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Moving toward a green economy will make the Kingdom a producer of knowledge
April 18, 2012 - 09:04 GMT
The Kingdom should move toward that to be action wise, mental wise and investment wise," says Nahed Taher in an exclusive interview with Arab News.

May 24, 2012

WB150F camera from Samsung
09:07 GMT
(press release)

Samsung Electronics announced the launch of a new addition to its new line of Smart Cameras, the WB150F long-zoom model that offers Wi-Fi connectivity for photo sharing, backup and a host of other features.

FAMCO
08:06 GMT
(press release)

FAMCO the Al-Futtaim Group’s distributor of commercial vehicles, construction and industrial equipment, today announced the launch of a new branch in Muscat, the capital of Sultanate of Oman.

May 23, 2012

DUBAL and EMAL senior management attending Extrusion Technology 2012 event
11:16 GMT
(press release)

Dubai Aluminium and Emirates Aluminium have once again successfully promoted their combined portfolio of world-class premium purity, high quality products to key decision-makers in the industry.

EMAL Vice President  Projects, Yousuf Abdulla Al Bastaki, receives MEED 2012 Award
10:36 GMT
(press release)

Emirates Aluminium has been awarded the prestigious GCC Industrial Project of the Year at the MEED Quality Awards for Projects 2012.

Xperia sola from Sony
09:19 GMT
(press release)

Sony Mobile Communications today announced the arrival of Xperia sola, the latest addition to its portfolio of Android powered Xperia smartphones to the Middle Eastern and African market.

May 22, 2012

Mohamed Nada, Regional Marketing Manager at Kohler Co
12:50 GMT
(press release)

Kohler’s broad environmental efforts have gained respect from all corners of the conservation movement, most recently from readers of the U.S.

RainBrain shower
10:00 GMT
(press release)

Hansgrohe SE announced the launch of RainBrain, a personal digital control centre for the shower.

May 21, 2012

Samsung Olympic
10:36 GMT
(press release)

Samsung Electronics Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, revealed its Olympic Torch Relay programme just days before the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK.

During signing the agreement
08:43 GMT
(press release)

GE signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation to establish a technical academy.

Philips 273E3LHSB wide screen LED monitor
06:07 GMT
(press release)

Philips announced the launch of its new monitor from E-Line series, 273E3LHSB, a 27” wide screen, Full HD with touch control LED monitor in the Middle East region.

May 20, 2012

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 2
08:50 GMT
(press release)

Samsung Electronics Co., a leading global mobile phone provider, today unveiled its latest generation of tablets, GALAXY Tab 2 series in United Arab Emirates.

Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager of Epson Middle East
08:15 GMT
(press release)

Epson has announced that its participation at GITEX Saudi Arabia will be marked by a showcase of its latest range of wireless and 3LCD projectors, POS (point of sale) systems, laser printers and scanners.

Hansgrohe Photo Competition
08:01 GMT
(press release)

Hansgrohe SE in collaboration with MERIAN has launched an International Photo Competition to find the World’s 111 Most Magical Water Locations to mark its 111th anniversary.

Samsung Notebook Series 5 550P
07:50 GMT
(press release)

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced its new Notebook Series 5 550P with a 3rd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor.

Dell
06:15 GMT

Dell announced additions to the PowerEdge portfolio with new blade, rack and tower servers designed to deliver value and performance in demanding enterprise and mainstream environments.

Samsung GALAXY S III
05:32 GMT
(press release)

Samsung Electronics Co., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced the third generation GALAXY S, the GALAXY S III.

May 17, 2012

The volume of investments in the estates was around $2 billion, 68 per cent of which are by Jordanian business people
12:46 GMT

Exports of industrial estates in Jordan reached $530 million during the first three months of this year.

Samsung Air Purifier
11:14 GMT
(press release)

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in household appliances and digital convergence technologies, today announced its latest addition to its household appliances business, the Air Purifier.

POTENZA S001
08:18 GMT
(press release)

Bridgestone announced the launch of its new Run-Flat Technology tyre the POTENZA S001 RFT, for the replacement market in the Middle East and Africa.

During the awareness
05:45 GMT
(press release)

The results of research conducted by the Philips Center shows that Egyptian mothers are uneasy about breastfeeding, where 73% of expectant mothers are concerned about the breastfeeding experience.

May 16, 2012

Canon
08:17 GMT
(press release)

Canon Middle East launched a Middle East, North and East Africa wide photo/video competition across 45 countries, inviting families and friends to share their passion for football ahead of UEFA EURO 2012.

May 15, 2012

Samsonite Classic Store
11:19 GMT
(press release)

Samsonite Group has implemented the revolutionary Augmented Reality Interactive display concept, in select Samsonite Classic Stores in the UAE and Middle East.

Samsung stand at The Hotel Show
11:05 GMT
(press release)

Samsung Electronics Co, announced that it will be showcasing its latest range of Hospitality TVs, video walls, digital signage and mobility solutions at the Dubai Hotel Show.

David Smith,Commercial Director: UK Department of Works and Pensions, Abdul Wahab Al Madani, Senior Manager Supply Chain: DUBAL, and Nader Sabbaghan,CEO: Bravosolution
10:22 GMT
(press release)

Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) was named the Procurement Team of the Year at the inaugural Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Middle East Awards.

Xerox CiPress 500
09:50 GMT
(press release)

Xerox has unveiled two new options at drupa 2012 that deliver the technology to users who need sharp image quality at various print volumes.

Khaldoun Tabari, CEO of DSI
08:35 GMT
(press release)

Drake & Scull International reported a net profit of AED 43 million and AED 777 million in revenues for Q1 2012 representing a Top line growth of 20% in comparison to Q1 2011.

May 14, 2012

The majority of the company’s 3,800 employees are expected to take part in the demonstration
12:28 GMT

JPMC employees are planning to gather outside JPMC headquarters in Abdali on Tuesday to demand that the privatised firm be returned to state ownership.

Gulf Business Machines
11:13 GMT
(press release)

Gulf Business Machines announced that it has earned the prestigious Cisco Borderless Network Architecture Specialized Learning Partner Status in the Gulf Cooperation Council region.

May 13, 2012

Kurban Seitnepesov, Managing Director, Fire Bird Distribution
12:51 GMT
(press release)

Philips announced the appointment of Dubai based FireBird Distribution as the authorized distributor for Central Asia and Transcaucasia Region.

Sony Vaio 2 communicator
12:38 GMT

Sony announced the new VAIO E14 Series, a 14-inch notebook with stylish new wrap design and long battery life, is set to be rolled out across the region in May.