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Posted: 24-11-2008
UAE. The three-day Signage, Imaging and Media (SIM) 2008 the most comprehensive trade show for the regional marketing communications industry opens on 25 November 2008 in Abu Dhabi, at a time when companies are scrutinising their marketing budgets and pushing their marketing executives for increased returns.  "Due to the global economic downturn, many marketing budgets across the board are now coming under the spotlight. Company bosses will be pushing their marketing executives to achieve the best possible return on investment from potentially tighter budgets," said Spencer Felix, Exhib
Posted: September 1, 2010
UAE. Dubai Tea Trading Centre registers 26% growth in in first half 2010, transacts 6.2 million kilos of tea.
Posted: August 30, 2010
SAUDI ARABIA. Juicy Couture's shop in shop boutique at Saks Fifth Avenue Riyadh will feature the latest collection of ultra-comfy, stylish and chic clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories.
Posted: August 29, 2010
INTERNATIONAL. The change was made in mid-July, and no one else had been added to the will in his place, according to Bettencourt's lawyer.
Posted: August 28, 2010
UAE. 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre systems and channel sound bars redefine living room entertainment experience.
Posted: August 26, 2010
UAE. 60th edition celebrates everyday lifestyle.
Posted: August 24, 2010
INTERNATIONAL. First store in the Dandy Mega Mall in Cairo later this year, in conjunction with its franchise partner Al Futtaim.
Posted: August 21, 2010
UAE. 300,000 Children to gain access to sanitation and hand-washing facilities thanks to Middle East consumers this Ramadan.
Posted: August 19, 2010
UAE. The region is well known for its sweet tooth as sharing sweets and confectionary is very much part of local custom.
Posted: August 18, 2010
UAE. The new Hard Rock Dubai will also include an iconic 118-foot (36m) guitar, which is anticipated to be the largest in the world.
Posted: August 16, 2010
UAE. In addition to retail commitments by Starbucks, Pinkberry, Boots Pharmacy and Optivision, the UK supermarket chain Waitrose will become the island's first full line Supermarket.
Posted: August 15, 2010
UAE. TBWA\RAAD and Ketchum Raad Middle East will provide advertising, public relations and in-store activation services to Axiom Telecom in the UAE and KSA.
Posted: August 15, 2010
UAE. Month-long shopping and entertainment extravaganza boost footfall and sales across all participating outlets of Emaar Malls Group.
Posted: August 11, 2010
UAE. UAE food import value in 2009 reaches US$6.78 billion; HR outsourcing serves as cost-efficient tool for expanding food companies to access right talent pool.
Posted: August 10, 2010
INTERNATIONAl. Retail sales grew 0.5% on a like-for-like basis in July - a steep fall from the 1.2% hike in June and the worst reading since April.
Posted: August 8, 2010
EGYPT. Egypt consumes around 14 million tonnes of wheat annually and relies on foreign supplies for about half of its requirement, making it the world's largest wheat importer.

MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT & ANALYSIS

date:Posted: September 2, 2010
INTERNATIONAL. The triangle pattern has taken nearly 9 months so far, and a move over US$19.50 could start a multi-month run targeting US$26-US$29 per ounce for starters before a broad pullback.
date:Posted: September 1, 2010
UAE. Given the recent developments in Saudi Arabia and India, there is now a greater level of hope that the TRA and RIM will reach an agreement about the manner in which BB Messenger services are provided.
date:Posted: September 1, 2010
UAE. GCC Telecom markets are on the verge of saturation, while prices decline due to increasing competition, resulting in telcos profits being under very high pressure.
INTERNATIONAL. Masood Ahmed, Director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, described the flooding as a "human catastrophe that is still evolving." Reconstruction costs expected to run into billions of dollars.