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Articles in December, 2006 issue of Middle East and North Africa Business Report
- Star Giga makes 'Dreams' come true in Ajman.
- DFSA obtains court injunction against Enduam Asset Management.
- Jordan woos investors with US$ 3 billion Aqaba Development.
- TDIC awards German/UAE JV AED 671 million Saadiyat bridge contract.
- Children as young as ten smoke in the UAE.
- Sharjah Airport Freight Center witnessing increased cargo movement.
- IWC to showcase timepieces for pilots for the first time in Jordan.
- Boeing, Qatar Airways announce 777 Freighter order.
- Dubai Aluminium Company targets US$34-billion global specialty automotive sector.
- Mabanee builds the world's largest billboard in Kuwait.
- Syria: $1 billion deal to build integrated tourist city.
- Swiss-based company chosen to design The Palm Jumeirah 'Show Villa'.
- Venture Capital Bank announces the first closing of its SME's MENA Fund.
- Emaar Syria presentation center to feature models of Eighth Gate components.
- Abu Dhabi says 'Yas' to the world.
- Knowledge Economic City in Al-Madinah inks $267 million deals at Cityscape.
- Entertainment City raises Qatar's tourism bar.
- Durrat Al Bahrain signs MoU for the development of Marina for Durrat Al Bahrain.
- TDIC awards German/UAE JV AED 671 million Saadiyat bridge contract.
- Red Sea Housing wins lucrative construction contracts.
- Dubai Investments completes acquisition of Saudi American Glass Company.
- Bahrain's Riffa Views to complete signature golf course six months early.
- Middle East anticipates Video Mobile services as standard by 2008, LogicaCMG survey shows.
- Bahraini authorities conduct fresh anti-piracy raids on IT resellers.
- Swiss-based company chosen to design The Palm Jumeirah 'Show Villa'.
- Ithmaar Bank Co-sponsors US$2 billion fund, the largest of its kind in the region.
- Marina West appoints Asteco Property Management as exclusive sales and leasing agency.
- Growing demand for BenQ LCD TV's in Kuwait.
- Honeywell celebrates 30 years in Saudi Arabia.
- SAMSUNG unveils first Mobile TV phone in the Middle East.
- Great Batelco trade in deal: Change your old mobile for the latest model.
- RAK Properties selects Woods Bagot as lead architect for 'Mina Al Arab'.
- Arcapita completes $4.2 billion acquisition of Viridian plc.
- Bahrain's National Hotels Company to open Manama's largest spa.
- Bahrain's Riffa Views to complete signature golf course six months early.
- Kuwait: Upward trend in real estate sales continued during November.
- Al Sharq signs-up starwood to operate W Dubai-the Palm.
- Final details added to The Lagoon Bahrain.
- MTC Touch upgrades network and launches Data Services With Motorola.
- Zamil Steel plant In Ras Al Khaimah starts operations.
- National Air Services renews affiliation agreement with NetJets.
- Batelco slashes price of fixed IP address service.
- Adidas sprints ahead with Air Miles - Global sports brand to issue double Air Miles across UAE stores.
- RAK Properties selects Woods Bagot as lead architect for 'Mina Al Arab'.
- Bahrain World Trade Center moves towards launch of kingdom's first world-class office and commercial complex.
- Bahrain's National Hotels Company to open Manama's largest spa.
- Investcorp selects Pointsec to protect sensitive data.
- Fourteen companies gear up in race to deliver the 21st Century taxi system in Abu Dhabi.
- Vos Logistics selects Amana to construct the new multi-million dollar logistics terminal in Mesa?eed, Qatar.
- CORECAP advisory firm opens to serve MENA.
- Southern Sun Hotels set to launch in Dubai.
- Al-Jarrah Launches the Kuwait Commercial Markets Complex on DFM.
- Emirates Bank takes up main sponsor position at Global Village.
- Memon Group to invest AED 1 billion in UAE by 2008.
- Enabling work nears completion on Bayswater project.
- Dubai Flower Centre exploring $4.72 billion Chinese horticulture products market.
- Abyaar to build Jumeirah's first freehold development.
- International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. Acquires S.R. Bishop Underwriting Ltd.
- ADSM signs a cross-listing agreement in Muscat.
- Bahrain named 'Middle East City of the Future'.
- Kalaam Telecom first to bring wireless internet services to Bahrain.
- National Air Services (NAS) awarded Saudi Arabia's first national air transport license.
- Focus Softnet signs Capital Group as Bahrain Distributor.
- Saudi's Baghlaf Group and Rasmala Investments establish a real estate development company.
- Abu Dhabi: Mafraq Hotel goes wireless.
- Dubai Investments announces launch of Glass LLC, the region's first glass holding company.
- First Qatar signs prominent deals at Cityscape.
- DAMAC announces largest ever promotion worth over US$ 23.7 million for the Dubai Shopping Festival 2006.
- Dubal's investments in environment, health & safety increase to AED 900 million since the year 2000.
- Emaar Syria presentation center to feature models of Eighth Gate components.
- World class Cityscape Dubai opens.
- IFA Hotels & Resorts announces US$ 1 billion luxury resort.
- Durrat Al Bahrain signs MoU for the development of Marina for Durrat Al Bahrain.
- Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company and Reed Exhibitions sign long-term agreement.
- DAMAC enters Egypt with 320 million square feet Gamsha Bay Project.
- Asian Games sales surge for BenQ TV's and Projectors.
- Emirates Palace makes top spot on Robb Report's Elite List of World's 100 Most Luxurious Hotels.
- Jordan PM opens L&T-built bridge in Amman.
- Saraya Aqaba signs agreement with Starwood's 'Westin' and 'The Luxury Collection' brands to operate its hotels.
- TDIC awards bulk earth filling contract for Saadiyat Island project.
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