Women’s participation in global computer literacy programs rises to 35 per cent in KSA

Published in February 8th, 2010
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Government supporting enhanced ICT competency & greater socioeconomic contributions of Saudi women

February 8, 2010

The number of women participating in ICDL training programs across the Kingdom rose from 10 per cent in 2006 to 35 per cent by end of 2009 and is expected to grow to around 50 per cent within a few years, according to ICDL Saudi Arabia, the governing body and certification authority of the ICDL program in KSA. This trend complements government efforts to enhance the IT competency of Saudi women, expand their employment opportunities, and increase their overall participation in socioeconomic development.
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Emirates NBD launches Jersey Offshore Deposits

Published in February 8th, 2010
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·    Available across currencies and tenors
·    Very attractive promotional interest rates available now

Dubai, February 8, 2010: Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the Middle East in terms of assets, announced today the launch of Jersey Offshore Deposits, an attractive and flexible multi-currency fixed-deposit product, offering easy international access, potential tax efficiencies and total confidentiality. The offering is targeted at affluent and high net worth customers in the UAE, and currently offers very attractive special promotional rates to provide customers with added value.
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Shaikhani Group unveils new subsidiary ‘Shaikhani Developments’ in the UAE

Published in February 7th, 2010
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New company eyes burgeoning opportunities in the country as driven by projected growth in regional investments

The Shaikhani Group has announced the launch of its new subsidiary - ‘Shaikhani Developments’, a new property development, contracting and project management company, which will oversee development, construction and project management activities. As the UAE continues to lead other Gulf countries in investments into real estate projects, Shaikhani Developments is eyeing the burgeoning opportunities in the country amidst latest reports, which reveal that the country will account for 44 per cent of total regional investments in real estate by 2013.
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DED issued 11,635 licences in 2009

Published in February 6th, 2010
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Dubai, 6 February, 2010: The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) announced that Dubai’s economic activities in 2009 continued at the same momentum, highlighting the investors’ trust in the economic opportunities available in the Emirate and the UAE.

DED issued 11,635 licences for various businesses in 2009. The majority of these were issued in the commercial sector recording a 76 per cent increase, followed by the professional sector (22%), industrial (1%) and tourism (1%). The DED also noted an increase in the number of projects, establishments, and urban development, thereby resulting in an increase in service opportunities and activities.
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High cost of healthcare leading to competitive disadvantages in UAE, says Grant Thornton

Published in February 2nd, 2010
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New research report highlights opportunities and challenges
for UAE medical tourism sector

Dubai, February 2, 2010: The rapidly developing healthcare sector in the United Arab Emirates faces challenges to its long-term sustainability due to the relatively high cost of medical provision in the country, according to Grant Thornton, one of the world’s leading independently owned accounting and consulting firms.

Competitor countries, particularly in Southeast Asia, have already established a strong reputation for quality, low-cost healthcare provision, and therefore have significant first-mover advantages compared to the UAE, according to “Transforming the Middle East’s healthcare model,” a recently published research report by Grant Thornton.
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Qatar 2022 announce Cameroon legend Roger Milla as Bid Ambassador

Published in January 31st, 2010
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Doha, 31 January 2010: The Qatar 2022 Bid Committee has announced African World Cup legend Roger Milla as Bid Ambassador. The former African Player of the Year played a starring role in Cameroon’s magnificent 1990 run to the World Cup quarterfinals, scoring 4 goals and achieving worldwide fame for his charismatic displays and corner flag celebratory dances at the age of 38.

“I am honoured to represent Qatar’s historic bid to host the World Cup finals in 2022. Having experienced the magic and passion of the World Cup finals on three occasions, I am delighted by the opportunity to help create something truly unique in the Middle East. With this year’s World Cup taking place in Africa for the first time ever, my continent is set to experience the fantastic football celebration and the growth in all areas of football and youth development that comes with it,” Milla said.
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Accreditation Canada: Middle East Shows Tremendous Commitment to Healthcare Benchmarking

Published in January 30th, 2010
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Dubai, January 29, 2010 – As the curtain closes on this year’s Arab Health Congress, Accreditation Canada International—the second oldest healthcare accreditor in the world and long-time participant in Arab Health—says that organizations working to improve standards in the Middle East market have made substantial advancements during this week’s forums. Holding talks with a number of public and private sector groups including the Ministry of Health UAE and Dubai Health Authority, accreditation was on top of the conference agenda once again this year.
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Sweet Homes confident of steady property prices within Ajman in 2010

Published in January 27th, 2010
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Average rate for properties in ‘Ajman Uptown’ expected to remain in the AED 999,000 to AED 1.7 million range

January 27, 2010

Sweet Homes Holdings (SHH), a leading UAE-based developer and multi-service provider to the real estate sector, is confident that the prices of properties within its two Ajman-based projects will remain stable all throughout 2010. The master developer is currently working on two projects within the emirate - ‘Rainbow Towers’, and the AED 3.5 billion ‘Ajman Uptown’, whose extensive offering, which comprise 1,504 villas and seven 31-story towers, is expected to have a significant impact on Ajman’s real estate sector. Sweet Homes has also revealed the average price for properties within its ‘Ajman Uptown’ currently ranges from AED 999,000 to AED 1.7 million depending on the size and the view, with an option of AED 4.2 million for the VIP villas.
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Winners of Pan Arab Intellectual Property Rights Media Awards announced in Qatar

Published in January 25th, 2010
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Winners of the 2009 Pan Arab Intellectual Property Rights Media Awards were announced last night (January 24, 2010) at a gala ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel, Doha, Qatar, under the support of Qatar’s Ministry of Justice. Established by the Business Software Alliance (BSA), the leading global organisation that is the voice of the global commercial software industry and its hardware partners before governments and in the international marketplace, the Award recognises media’s contributions to promoting a safe and legal digital society throughout the Arab World.
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Qatar’s Supreme Education Council to renew partnership agreement with ICDL GCC Foundation

Published in January 20th, 2010
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Council recently opened a certified training centre to provide training and testing to thousands of teachers in line with aim to further develop country’s education system

January 20, 2010

Qatar’s Supreme Education Council (SEC) has announced that it has renewed its strategic partnership with the ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and the certification authority of the International Computer Driving License program in the Gulf States. The renewal of the agreement comes in line with the Council’s vision to enhance the abilities and skills of the teachers, administrative staff and students, while underlining the role of Information Technology (IT) in further developing Qatar’s education system. The move is expected to help Qatar’s young generation easily join the local, regional and international job markets, and will in turn support the social and economic development process in the country.
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