Abraaj Capital Group Acquires Leading VC Firm Riyada to Spearhead New SME Platform

DUBAI, UAE, November 24 - Abraaj Capital Group announces that it agreed to acquire all
of Riyada Ventures the leading venture capital firm in the MENA region. The
acquisition is at the core of a major new push by Abraaj into the small and
medium enterprise (SME) space, which is aimed at stimulating and supporting
entrepreneurial activity in this vital segment of the MENA region's
economies.

First Middle East Investor Relations Society Awards Presented

Awards Recognise Individuals and Companies in Middle East for IR Best Practices

Abraaj Capital $375 Mln Rights Issue Fully Subscribed

DUBAI, UAE, November 23 - Abraaj Capital Holdings Limited (the parent entity for the
Abraaj Group and its associated funds) announces that it has completed a US$
375 million capital increase to existing shareholders, strengthening its
balance sheet to capitalise on strategic buying opportunities, expand its
geographic and product coverage, and consolidate its market-leading position.

flydubai Celebrates a Successful First Appearance at the Dubai Airshow

DUBAI, UAE, November 19 - flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline has hailed the 2009
Dubai Airshow as a resounding success and has vowed to be back at the next
Show in two years' time.

Dubai Real Estate Market Poised to Shine on Global Cues

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 17 - With the recession almost out of sight, global investors, from the
bourgeois to high net worth investors, are keenly eyeing Dubai for real
estate investments, given the Emirate's phase of "relative stability" in
prices and affordable housing.

Jeddah Based Dallah Albaraka as International Launch Client for the Jetaire Group at Dubai Air Show 2009

New product designed to protect aircraft auxiliary fuel systems from catastrophic explosion, satisfies both aviation regulations and Dallah's requirements in a single, seamless package.

Manheim Asia Pacific Wins 'Service Provider of the Year' at the Asia Insurance Industry Awards

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 16 - Bangkok - Manheim Asia Pacific has been awarded "Service Provider of the
Year" at the prestigious Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2009.

UAE Authorities and Industry Experts Tackle Key Engineering Issues

Cooperative Working and Knowledge-Sharing Necessary to Progress

DUBAI, UAE, November 16 - Recent building failures in the UAE have highlighted the importance of
high-quality, sustainable engineering techniques. The economic downturn has
driven contractors and consultants to maximize the return on every
construction dollar spent, making it increasingly difficult to strike the
right balance between safety and cost.

All Eyes on the Middle East for the Facade Industry

DUBAI, UAE, November 15 - According to a new report conducted by Proleads Research House there are
US$698 billon worth of construction projects still active in the United Arab
Emirates.

Dassault Falcon Increases Middle East Fleet by 60 per cent Over the Past Three Years and Expects Growth to Continue

2,000th Falcon Recently Delivered to Middle East Customer

DUBAI, UAE, November 12 - Dassault Falcon has delivered a total of 21 large cabin
aircraft in the last three years in the Middle East - growing the regional
fleet by more than 60 per cent. The Middle East Falcon fleet has continued to
grow significantly in 2009 in a year in which the company achieved the
milestone of delivering its 2,000th business jet - a Falcon 2000LX to Koc
Holding based in Istanbul, one of the largest and fastest growing companies
in Turkey. Dassault has a significant backlog of orders from the region and
expects its current regional fleet of 50 aircraft to grow by more than 50 per
cent in the next three years.

Nearly 70% of Region's Businesses Lack Robust Business Continuity Planning

eHosting DataFort and BCM Institute Launch Industry Survey Report on Status of Region's Business Continuity Management

Customer Value Development: how a Fresh Perspective on Emerging Markets’ Telecom Economies Generates 5-15% EBITDA Improvement

DUBAI, UAE - Delta Partners, the leading specialized telecoms advisory and investment firm released, its latest White Paper entitled “Customer Value Development: A fresh perspective on emerging markets’ telecom economics”. The paper aims to clarify the importance of Customer Value Development (CVD) in Emerging Markets, detailing practices and benefits for operators.

flydubai Starts Service to Sudanese Capital

DUBAI, UAE - flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, celebrated its eighth inaugural flight in less than six months last night when the airline’s first flight to Sudan touched down at Khartoum International Airport.

Major Oil and Gas Enterprises Improve Business Performance With Advanced Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Functionality

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates and HAUGESUND, Norway -

- European firms adopt new Microsoft desktop and server platforms to improve employee productivity and their capacity for innovation.

SEI Named Best Funds of Hedge Funds Administrator at HFMWeek Service Provider Awards

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -

- Points to Company’s Ability to Deliver Transparency, Efficiency, And Strategic Focus Amid Increased Outsourcing

Air Charter International Predicts Increase in Asia Pacific Aviation Requirements

DUBAI - According to the Boeing’s Vice President - Marketing, Randy Tinseth, “Twenty years from now more than 40 percent of the world’s airline traffic will begin, end or take place within the Asia Pacific region,” “That’s a big leap for a region that was not even mentioned in our earliest Boeing market forecasts back in the 1950s.”

Insurers Commit to Manheim Arabia in the Gulf Cooperation Council

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -

In a major step forward for salvage remarketing in the GCC, a number of major insurers and corporate clients have selected Manheim Arabia to remarket their insurance salvage vehicles. Following an exhaustive review of salvage remarketing across the region, Manheim Arabia has invested locally to expand its specialised automotive operations and better meet the needs of the industry.

Pragmedic Implements World-Class Healthcare Solution for Emaar Healthcare

DUBAI, UAE -

- Healthcare Information System Goes Live in Record Time of Two Months

In record time of two months, Pragmedic Solutions - a Dubai and US-based healthcare software solutions provider has successfully implemented the Healthcare Information System (HIS) for Emaar Healthcare Group, the healthcare subsidiary of Emaar Properties, it was announced today.

The Address Dubai Marina Now Open

DUBAI, UAE - The Address Dubai Marina has opened its doors in one of the city’s most vibrant lifestyle districts, Dubai Marina. This five-star premium hotel is the latest addition to the portfolio of The Address Hotels + Resorts and is designed to be a modern business destination with access to countless leisure and entertainment opportunities.

Renowned Airport Security Experts Gather to Discuss Their Strategies for 2010 and Beyond at the 2nd Annual Airport Security Summit 2010, Dubai

DUBAI, UAE - The Airport Security Summit Middle East 2010, which will be held from 7- 10 February at the Grand Millennium Hotel, Dubai, will play host to renowned and insightful airport security experts from organisations including the General Civil Aviation Authority - UAE, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, General Authority of Civil Aviation- Saudi Arabia, Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO), Etihad Airways, Aviation Canada, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), Sharjah Ministry of Health and Gulf Air.

Seawings Launches Seaplane Experiences From the Dubai Creek

DUBAI, UAE - Seawings LLC, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, is pleased to announce that due to growing demand, they have commenced flight operations on October 1st from the Dubai Creek.

IslamicAdvisory.com Launches First Online Islamic Finance Certificate

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - IslamicAdvisory.com, the world’s only Islamic finance training portal, launches the first accredited Islamic finance training certificate available 100% online, with exams starting this month for the CIFE(TM), or Certified Islamic Finance Executive(TM). Recently nominated “Best Islamic Finance Training Institution” by Islamic Business and Finance Awards, IslamicAdvisory.com rigorously tests and approves its training and certification with a team of leading scholars and bankers.

Piling and Foundation Contractors and Consultants Witness Increase in Work

DUBAI, EAU -

- Huge Increase in Saudi Infrastructure Investment is Driving Growth in Construction Sector

Seawater Desalination Remains Critical to Meet Water Requirements Across the Middle East and North Africa, Finds Frost & Sullivan

DUBAI, UAE - It is estimated that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region needs to add about 2.7 million Cu m/day of desalination capacity every year to meet the rising water demand in the region. Considering this, the desalination plant market in the MENA, which experienced spectacular growth in recent years to emerge the largest market for desalination plants, can be expected to sustain its impressive growth momentum. In fact, it is likely to gain investments worth $15.5 billion between 2009 and 2013.

The Total Office opens new showroom in Abu Dhabi

After 12 years of a successful presence and operations in Dubai and Sharjah, The Total Office is celebrating opening of their new, Leadership in Energy & Environment Design Certified facility in
Abu Dhabi.

SEI Doubles Private Equity Outsourcing Business

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -

- Company’s Technology, Workflow Drive Leadership Amid Growing Outsourcing Trend

The Gulf States to Spend More Than $100bn on Rail Projects

DUBAI, U.A.E. - Over the past few years the world has looked on in amazement as the unprecedented amount of investment in rail projects continues to grow at astonishing rates in the Middle East.

flydubai Spreads Network South to Sudan

DUBAI, UAE - flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, is to start daily flights to the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, with effect from Sunday, November 8.

flydubai’s Fleet Continues to Grow

DUBAI, UAE - flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, has become one of the worlds’ fastest growing start-up airlines, with the delivery of its fifth aircraft in five months.

ART Marine, Mideast’s No.1 Yacht Dealer, Appoints New CEO

DUBAI, UAE - ART Marine, an Abraaj Capital portfolio company and the Middle East’s largest importer and distributor of luxury motor-yachts, announces the appointment of a highly experienced CEO from the United States to drive its expansion in the region as demand for pleasure craft begins to recover.

Intergence Announces Appointment of Duncan Adamson to Intergence Board

CAMBRIDGE, England -

- Intergence Promotes Adamson to Managing Director, Middle East and to Main Intergence Board

GPCA Challenges Anti-dumping Charges Raised by China, India and EU

DUBAI - Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the regional umbrella organization of petrochemical and chemical producers in the region, has launched an initiative to challenge what it described as protectionist measures in the garb of anti-dumping procedures launched by China, India and the European Union (EU) against exports from countries in the region.

EMAAR Properties Takes top Place in First Gulf Webranking Survey

DUBAI, UAE - Real estate giant EMAAR takes top slot in on-line consultancy Hallvarsson & Halvarsson’s (H&H) inaugural “GCC Webranking” survey. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company came second with ZAIN third. Bahrain is the GCC country with the highest average score in the region, closely followed by the United Arab Emirates.

Beeyoot.com Empowers Owners and Investors of Dubai Property

DUBAI - Beeyoot.com, a For Sale By Owner real estate marketplace in the UAE, has announced it will showcase Santevill at Business Bay, SUNGWON’s flagship development in Dubai.

Neopharma Expands Into Biotechnology and Nanotechnology-Based Research and Development

DUBAI, UAE - Neopharma, the Abu Dhabi-based pharmaceuticals manufacturer, has ventured into biotechnology and nanotechnology-based research and manufacturing capabilities.