Tata Communications and Middle Eastern Operators Launch Strategic Gulf Cable ProjectNew TGN-Gulf Cable System Will Connect the Region Directly to India and to the Rest of the World United Arab Emirates Continues as Most Prosperous Arab Nation, Ahead of Kuwait, Finds Legatum Prosperity IndexLONDON - - Lack of Freedoms Strongly Limit Prosperity in Other Arab States; Egypt, Iran and Yemen Amongst the Worst Silicon-based Materials Leader Dow Corning Establishes Middle-East OperationsMANAMA, Bahrain - - The Company’s seeking collaboration opportunities and partnerships to offer innovative products and build local know-how and capacity “Education is the Beating Heart of a Nation’s Future Plans”MANAMA, Bahrain - - Crown Prince Addresses Leading Educators in Bahrain at Inaugural Education Project Qatar-Bahrain Causeway to Premiere at Bridges Middle East 2009ABU DHABI, UAE - In an exclusive Bridges Middle East 2009 focus day, the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation, for the first time, will officially discuss the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Project. Finnish National Board of Education, Save the Children and Private Sector Heads of Industry Added to Speaker Line-up for Global Education Initiative in BahrainMANAMA, Bahrain - - More Than 200 Education Professionals From Around the World Will Share Insights, Best Practices and Game-changing Ideas at October Conference Leading Education Experts From Singapore & Hong Kong to Speak at Global Conference in BahrainMANAMA, Bahrain - Leading education experts from Singapore and Hong Kong have confirmed their participation as key-note speakers at the inaugural global education conference in Bahrain next month. The speakers include Professor S. Gopinathan, Associate Dean, Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore, Dr Law Song Seng, Senior Advisor, ITE Education Services, Singapore, and Dr Angela Ho, Director of Educational Development, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Sherif Hamoudah Appointed as Senior Vice President & General Manager for Acision Middle East, Africa and PakistanDUBAI, UAE - - Acision Increases Commitment to Middle East and Africa With Hire of New GM The World’s First “Halal” Search Engine Designed for Muslims Goes LiveAMSTERDAM - As of today, Muslims from all over the world can search the World Wide Web safely without coming across content that might be considered “Haram” according to the Islamic Law. The Education Project Launches to Provide Practical Solutions for Global EducationMANAMA, Bahrain - A new annual event designed to improve the quality of education across the world, from pre-school to higher education, will launch this October in Bahrain. The Education Project aims to identify practical solutions and gain commitment from educational professionals to put them in place. Statement on News Reports about Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers and Mr. Mohammed Salem al-HindiMANAMA, Bahrain - Attention News Editors: Recent news reports on the employment and board status of Mr. Mohammed Salem al-Hindi at Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers (AHAB) are incorrect. There has been no change with Mr. al-Hindi’s role in the company or with his role on the board of directors. Please contact Ryan Stanton for clarification or further information. Brioni Announces Consolidated Results for 2008 With Revenues Unchanged and Profits (EBITDA) of More Than EUR32m and Names Andrea Perrone Group CEOROME - - Brioni also Announces Plans to Expand Across China and Middle East Brioni, the luxury menswear group, announced on Monday consolidated 2008 revenues that were substantially unchanged, and also said it was naming Andrea Perrone as Group Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. |