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.

Israel and U.S. Missile Defense Exercise Counters Iran

WASHINGTON, November 23 - Riki Ellison, President and Founder of the Missile Defense Advocacy
Alliance (MDAA) www.missiledefenseadvocacy.org discusses the relevance of the
largest joint U.S. - Israeli missile defense exercise held earlier this month
in respect to the volatility of the current and future situation in Iran and
the rest of the Middle East. His comments are below:

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Gains Momentum - A Sign of Times to Come!

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, November 20 - In what has been the most promising news-to-date - under the current
recession-hit times - Abu Dhabi is seeing a steady flow of business owners
and investors making their foray into the emirate's real estate market.

Korn/Ferry Executive Compensation Index Shows Declining Pay for Newly Placed Senior Executives in 2009

Five-Year Study Focuses on Long-Term Trends in Compensation

LOS ANGELES, November 19 - Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent
management solutions, today released results of a five-year analysis focused
on compensation for newly hired executives. The Korn/Ferry Executive
Compensation Index shows declining pay in 2009 for the majority of new senior
executives around the world after reaching a peak in 2008. The study shows
that pay for first-year CEOs also declined in the North American and Asian
markets in 2009, but increased in Europe, raising the global average CEO
compensation to a five-year high.

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.

Borak Capital Holding S.A.E. Engages BGR Capital & Trade, LLC As Exclusive Financial Advisor

NEW YORK, November 18 - Borak Capital Holding S.A.E. ("Borak") announced today the signing of an
agreement with BGR Capital & Trade, LLC ("BGR C&T") whereby BGR C&T has
agreed to act as the exclusive financial advisor to Borak.

Pachauri, Chair of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Stresses the Need to Bank on R&D to Tackle CO2 Emissions

Pachauri to Play a Key Role in Plenary Discussions at the World Future Energy Summit

National Air Cargo Completes First Phase of 'Operation Blanket Delivery'

ORCHARD PARK, New York, November 18 - More than 1,000 blankets hand delivered by National Air Cargo staff and
Afghanistan Minister of Labor and Social Affairs to orphanages in Afghanistan

Day 3 WISE 2009: Peer-to-Peer Digital Communications Also Have Central Role in Education Practices

DOHA, Qatar, November 18 - Please click on the following link to access the full version of the
Digital Press Release: www.digitalnewsroom.co.uk/wise09/day-three

U.S. Department of State Launches Second Annual ExchangesConnect Video Contest to Amplify U.S. Public Diplomacy: 'Change Your Climate, Change Our World'

WASHINGTON, November 18 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today launched the Department
of State's second annual ExchangesConnect Video Contest, "Change Your
Climate, Change Our World," with a video message on the ExchangesConnect
social network at connect.state.gov.

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.

Dubai Launching First-Ever International Protocol Training: USA-Based PSOW(R), Under Patronage of Protocol Department-Dubai, to Deliver Exclusive Training to Enhance Diplomacy Among All Nations

NEW YORK, N.Y., November 17 - For the first time, leaders in business, organizations and governments
don't have to leave the Middle East (and surrounding areas) to learn the
elements of international protocol, a necessary play-book when working with
other cultures. Under the patronage of the Protocol Department-Dubai
protocol.dubai.ae, The Protocol School of Washington(R)
psow.com, global leader in International Protocol Training, is
bringing its Washington, DC-based program to Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
Dec. 16-19, 2009. Seven officials of The Protocol Department-Dubai are
attending the customized training. The training helps secure Dubai's position
as a global epicenter.

Al Khazna Announces Strong Third Quarter Results and Comments on its Intention to Provide Market-Leading Transparency

ABU DHABI, UAE, November 17 - Al Khazna Insurance Company PSC (AKIC.ADX) is pleased to have released
its third quarter financial reports for 2009 together with condensed
consolidated interim financial information for the 9 months ended 30
September 2009. The financial statements were accompanied by a report from
Mohammed Jassim Al Jassim, Al Khazna's General Manager, which described the
results as very encouraging considering the volatile market conditions that
continued to impact global markets.

Eng. Jaber Ali R. Al-Mohannadi to Chair Bridges Middle East 2009

ABU DHABI, UAE, November 17 - Over two hundred regional and global industry experts are expected to
gather at IQPC's groundbreaking Bridges Middle East conference on 22-24
November 2010.

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.

flydubai Selects Goodrich Carbon Brakes for Boeing Next-Generation 737 Aircraft

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, November 16 - Goodrich Corporation's (NYSE: GR) Aircraft Wheels and Brakes business has
been selected by flydubai to supply wheels and carbon brakes for its new
fleet of 54 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft. The selection is
expected to generate up to US$22 million in revenue over the life of the
contract, including aftermarket support. Aircraft deliveries with the
Goodrich wheel and brake equipment are expected to begin in March 2010 and
continue through 2013.

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.

Cultural Leaders Meet in Damascus to Discuss and Debate the Challenges Facing the Cultural Sector in the Arab World

DAMASCUS, Syria, November 16 - On 18 & 19 November 2009, more than 80 people from across the
Arab world, the UK and Europe will come together in Damascus for a 2-day
British Council-run conference on 'Cultural Leadership and the Arab World' to
share knowledge and experience on the key issues facing the cultural sector
in the Arab world. The conference will involve panel discussions, plenary
sessions, and cultural activities, and will act as a platform for an
international networking opportunity for senior influencers and next
generation cultural leaders and operators.

Sanofi-aventis Launches Major New Registry Including Over 10,000 Patients Worldwide With Atrial Fibrillation

The RealiseAF Registry Will Help to Better Define and Understand the Cardiovascular Risk Profile of AF Patients and Characterize Their Cardiovascular Outcomes

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.

Emirates Selects Goodrich for Airbus A380 Evacuation Systems Support

Letter of intent expected to increase support to Emirates at Goodrich Dubai campus

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.

Synopsys and King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology (KACST) Sign Agreement to Promote Knowledge-Based Society in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, November 14 - Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor
design, verification and manufacturing and KACST, the King Abdulaziz City of
Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia, today signed an agreement to work
together to promote a knowledge-based society in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The arrangement enables the two organizations to establish a Center of
Excellence for Nanoelectronic Design at KACST in Riyadh, featuring a
nanotechnology and nanoelectronics infrastructure, state-of-the-art computing
environment, a Synopsys-based electronic design environment and
nanoelectronics design flow, advanced training and experienced staff from
Synopsys or trained by Synopsys.

International Charter for Compassion Launches to Promote The Golden Rule

Karen Armstrong, author of "The Case for God" Joins with Multi-national Council of Religious Leaders to Bring Compassion Back to the Heart of Society

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.

Abu Dhabi to Have Unified Building Codes in Early 2010

ABU DHABI, UAE, November 12 - Outside banking and economics, regulators
rarely hit the headlines but the rapid expansion of the built environment in
burgeoning Abu Dhabi has put the men and women who ensure the safety of those
who live and work in the emirate under unusually intense scrutiny.

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

A Meaty Reward… Stanbroke Pastoral Company Wins Top Agricultural Export Award

MELBOURNE, Australia -

An Australian privately owned cattle company which exports its product to Asia, the Middle East and Europe, has won the most keenly contested Export Award in the agribusiness sector.

1.8 Million Ugly People Turned Away Over Two Weeks, as BeautifulPeople.com Goes Global

LONDON -

- BeautifulPeople.com reveals the world’s most beautiful inhabitants as 1.8 million are rejected

Microsoft Joins Energistics to Drive Oil and Gas Industry Standardization

REDMOND, Washington and LONDON -

- Microsoft and industry partners continue momentum toward a common platform for information sharing and business process integration in the oil and gas industry worldwide.

Fueling Development of the Palestinian Economy: Wataniya Mobile Launches its Commercial Operations in the West Bank

RAMALLAH, West Bank, November 10 - At a press conference today, the Management and Board of Wataniya Mobile
(WM), represented by Qatar Telecom Q.S.C. (The Qtel Group), Wataniya Group,
and the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF), proudly announced the launch of the
commercial service of Wataniya Mobile across the West Bank. The launch of
Wataniya Mobile's network is a significant achievement for the people of
Palestine, the Palestinian Authority, The Qtel Group and PIF.

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.

UAE Striving for Air Traffic Control Investment, Safety and Sustainability at Gathering of Region’s ATC Leaders

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -

Air traffic control and aviation growth, capacity, plans and challenges will be explored and debated by regional and international ATC leaders at the ATC Global Middle East Conference, taking place in Abu Dhabi this December.

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.

BSEC MENA, Introducing UK Companies to Governments Across the MENA Region

ABU DHABI, UAE -

- BSEC MENA, 13-14 December, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi

BSEC MENA, endorsed by Abu Dhabi Education Centre (ADEC) is the only conference and exhibition which brings together public and private sectors that are driving forward education projects across the MENA region.