http://www.menafn.com/ MENAFN.com Local MostPopular Stories en Copyright © 2012 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif http://www.menafn.com/ 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513771/Saudi-Arabia-committed-to-promoting-renewable-energy-efforts-AlRabiah?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513771/Saudi-Arabia-committed-to-promoting-renewable-energy-efforts-AlRabiah?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Commerce and Industry Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah yesterday promised full government support to industries tapping into alternate sources of energy. Speaking at the 4th ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513778/Saudi-Internet-applications-are-not-threat-but-an-opportunity?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513778/Saudi-Internet-applications-are-not-threat-but-an-opportunity?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Karl-Michael Henneking, chief marketing and commercial strategy officer of Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) believes the telecom, the Internet and IT sectors in Saudi Arabia are rapidly ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513792/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-set-for-Saudi-launch?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513792/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-set-for-Saudi-launch?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Future for Modern Products (FMP), the biggest distributor of Samsung mobiles in Saudi Arabia, and a subsidiary of United Matbouli Group (UMG), the sole distributor for Samsung ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513792/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-set-for-Saudi-launch?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513792/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-set-for-Saudi-launch?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Future for Modern Products (FMP), the biggest distributor of Samsung mobiles in Saudi Arabia, and a subsidiary of United Matbouli Group (UMG), the sole distributor for Samsung ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513773/Abu-Dhabi-launches-summer-tourism-drive?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513773/Abu-Dhabi-launches-summer-tourism-drive?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ABTA) launched on Monday a campaign to attract local tourists to visit the UAE's capital city during summer. "Saudi Arabia is a potential ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513821/Arab-Spring-and-AlNakba?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513821/Arab-Spring-and-AlNakba?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Arab Spring has not been good to the Palestinian cause. It has deflected attention from Israel's nefarious scheme to bypass the two-state solution by enforcing a unilateral ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513812/The-Arab-Spring-What-has-changed-and-what-has-not?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513812/The-Arab-Spring-What-has-changed-and-what-has-not?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The dramatic developments across the Middle East over the last year, which have witnessed the toppling of four longstanding Arab regimes, ongoing civil strife in Syria, and ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513943/Qatar-Hilton-Worldwide-and-Faisal-Holding-Sign-Two-Property-Deals?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513943/Qatar-Hilton-Worldwide-and-Faisal-Holding-Sign-Two-Property-Deals?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Hilton Worldwide and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), part of Faisal Holding Company LLC Tuesday announced the joint signing of an agreement for two new ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513803/150-businessmen-to-attend-governance-forum-Riyadh?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513803/150-businessmen-to-attend-governance-forum-Riyadh?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) More than 150 businessmen from the capital are expected to participate in an evening forum on 'Governance in Saudi Family Businesses' scheduled in Riyadh on Sunday. "The ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513995/Saudi-Arabia-eases-sponsorship-rules?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513995/Saudi-Arabia-eases-sponsorship-rules?src=RSS (MENAFN) Saudi undersecretary for labour affairs Ahmed Al Hemaidan unveiled new sponsorship regulations that will give expats working in Saudi Arabia improved employment rights, Saudi Gazette ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513784/Saudi-Technology-key-to-discovery-of-more-oil-reserves-AlNaimi?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513784/Saudi-Technology-key-to-discovery-of-more-oil-reserves-AlNaimi?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Al-Naimi spoke about the outlook of the oil and gas sector, and the role of technology in the discovery of more reserves in his ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513951/Qatars-stake-Siemens-reaches-USD3.08b?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513951/Qatars-stake-Siemens-reaches-USD3.08b?src=RSS (MENAFN) Germany's Siemens announced that the stake of a subsidiary of Qatar's-owned Doha Insurance Company (DIC) in the industrial group grew to worth around USD3.08 billion, reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513787/Saudi-New-Aston-Martin-V12-Zagato-to-dazzle-car-lovers?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513787/Saudi-New-Aston-Martin-V12-Zagato-to-dazzle-car-lovers?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Haji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd. is preparing to dazzle car lovers in the Kingdom. The countdown has started to launch the new Aston Martin V12 Zagato after a long wait, the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513789/Jeddah-hosts-American-Eagle-Outfitters?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513789/Jeddah-hosts-American-Eagle-Outfitters?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) American Eagle Outfitters, a leading lifestyle apparel brand, celebrated the opening of its first store in Jeddah on the Tahlia Street. The store opening is the fourth in ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513896/UAE-SME-loans-to-jump-20-HSBC?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513896/UAE-SME-loans-to-jump-20-HSBC?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) HSBC Holdings launched on Tuesday a Dh1 billion fund for small and medium enterprises, or SMEs, and forecast that loans to the sector in the UAE would grow by 20 per cent ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513798/Saudi-Hafiz-Inspiration-for-job-seekers?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513798/Saudi-Hafiz-Inspiration-for-job-seekers?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) More than a million Saudis are benefiting from the Hafiz unemployment program launched in 2011. On the occasion of the seventh anniversary of King Abdullah's accession to ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513918/Arab-states-stepping-up-aid-to-Jordans-Syrian-refugees?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513918/Arab-states-stepping-up-aid-to-Jordans-Syrian-refugees?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Regional relief agencies and governments are mobilising relief efforts for Syrian refugees in Jordan, according to the Kingdom's main charity organisation, with the Kingdom ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513811/Egyptians-tread-on-path-to-democracy?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513811/Egyptians-tread-on-path-to-democracy?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) After 11 demonstrators were killed outside the Ministry of Defense in Cairo early this month, Mohammad Al-Assaf, a member of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513801/Saudi-Media-brainstorming-at-Mindshare-summit?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513801/Saudi-Media-brainstorming-at-Mindshare-summit?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Leading figures from the global media industry gave thought-provoking speeches at Mindshare's second annual Saudi Arabia Media Summit in Riyadh last week. The speakers were ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513898/UAE-Hotel-show-draws-420-suppliers?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513898/UAE-Hotel-show-draws-420-suppliers?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Hotel Show 2012, which has drawn on to a single platform 420 hospitality supplier companies from across the region, opened on Tuesday at the Dubai International ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513978/UAEs-Grand-Cinemas-to-double-its-screens-GCC?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513978/UAEs-Grand-Cinemas-to-double-its-screens-GCC?src=RSS (MENAFN) UAE-based Grand Cinemas is targeting a USD30 million expansion across the GCC region, Arabian Business reported. CEO Jean Ramia said that the company currently operates 108 screens with ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513920/Jordan-Govt-committed-to-ending-potash-company-strike?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513920/Jordan-Govt-committed-to-ending-potash-company-strike?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Prime Minister Fayez Tarawneh on Tuesday stressed that the government is working intensively to address the issue of Arab Potash Company (APC) workers, who have been on ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513783/UAE-Asiya-Investments-launches-advisory-services-arm?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513783/UAE-Asiya-Investments-launches-advisory-services-arm?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Asiya Investments (Asiya) yesterday announced the launch of its advisory firm at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a considerable expansion of operations ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513988/Hilton-Worldwide-adds-2-hotels-to-its-pipeline-Qatar?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513988/Hilton-Worldwide-adds-2-hotels-to-its-pipeline-Qatar?src=RSS (MENAFN) Hilton Worldwide inked a deal with Qatar's Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) to open two new DoubleTree hotels in Doha, Arabian Business reported. Both developments, the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513911/GCC-exports-to-Japan-up-30-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513911/GCC-exports-to-Japan-up-30-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) The Japanese External Trade Organization (Jetro) stated that during the first quarter, imports from the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) countries swelled by almost 30 percent to USD41.7 ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513916/Jordan-King-inaugurates-Prophet-Mohammad-Museum?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513916/Jordan-King-inaugurates-Prophet-Mohammad-Museum?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated the Prophet Mohammad Museum at the King Hussein Mosque. The King toured the facility, where some of the prophet's ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513969/2000-additional-hotel-rooms-Oman-2012/2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513969/2000-additional-hotel-rooms-Oman-2012/2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) Undersecretary of Oman's Ministry of Tourism, Maitha Al Mahrouqi, announced that during 2012 and 2013, the Sultanate will add 2,000 hotel rooms, reported Arabian Business. Al Mahrouqi ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513950/Standard-&-Poors-rates-Qatar-Islamic-Bank-A/A2-with-Stable-Outlook?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513950/Standard-&-Poors-rates-Qatar-Islamic-Bank-A/A2-with-Stable-Outlook?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) In a move that reflects Qatar Islamic Bank's (QIB) sound financial position and business strategy, Standard & Poor's recently assigned its ''A-'' long-term and ''A-2'' ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513805/Saudi-Teachers-retire-early-to-escape-pressures-of-change?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513805/Saudi-Teachers-retire-early-to-escape-pressures-of-change?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) An increasing number of women teachers have applied for early retirement. Some have applied between five up to 10 years before reaching the regular age of retirement. According ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513923/Jordan-Cabinet-examines-measures-to-reduce-public-spending?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513923/Jordan-Cabinet-examines-measures-to-reduce-public-spending?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) The Council of Ministers on Tuesday discussed a set of measures the government intends to take to curb public spending and narrow the budget deficit. During a session, ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513775/Saudi-Mishari-affirms-success-of-Baha-investment-projects?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513775/Saudi-Mishari-affirms-success-of-Baha-investment-projects?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Baha Gov. Prince Mishari bin Saud yesterday highlighted investment opportunities in the region. "All economic indicators prove the success of investment projects in Baha," he ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513829/Kuwait-KAMCO-logs-KD-0.40-million-net-profit-Q1;-EPS-1.68-fils?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513829/Kuwait-KAMCO-logs-KD-0.40-million-net-profit-Q1;-EPS-1.68-fils?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) KAMCO (KIPCO Asset Management Company KSC) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. The Company recorded a net profit of KD 0.40 million ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513971/Kuwaiti-Agility-posts-8.1-drop-Q1-profit?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513971/Kuwaiti-Agility-posts-8.1-drop-Q1-profit?src=RSS (MENAFN) Kuwaiti Agility announced that profit fell 8.1 percent during the first quarter to USD25.44 million from USD27.56 million in 2011's same period, reported Reuters. The logistics company ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513826/Kuwait-EQUATE-Schmidt-+-Clemens-ink-accord?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513826/Kuwait-EQUATE-Schmidt-+-Clemens-ink-accord?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) EQUATE Petrochemical Company and Schmidt + Clemens Group (S+C) announced signing a strategic cooperation agreement relevant to enhance and optimize production performance of ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513926/Jordan-Farmers-union-dismisses-reports-of-tomato-exports-to-Israel?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513926/Jordan-Farmers-union-dismisses-reports-of-tomato-exports-to-Israel?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Jordanian Farmers Union President Odeh Rawashdeh on Tuesday dismissed as baseless reports that Jordan is exporting tomatoes to Israel, stressing that there is no surplus in ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513900/UAE-Vopak-Horizon-boosts-storage-capacity?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513900/UAE-Vopak-Horizon-boosts-storage-capacity?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Vopak Horizon Fujairah, a joint venture between Royal Vopak, Horizon Terminals - wholly owned by Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc), the Government of Fujairah and ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513983/Riyadh-metro-tender-launched?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513983/Riyadh-metro-tender-launched?src=RSS (MENAFN) Saudi Arabia placed a tender for a new metro transit system project in the capital Riyadh to tackle traffic jams in the cirty, Arabian Business reported. Arriyadh Development Authority's ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513809/Silence-strike!?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513809/Silence-strike!?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) We are witnessing a general state where concepts, terminologies and even peaceful expressions of protest are being distorted. There is also a frightening distortion ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513945/Qatar-Qtel-Announces-Date-to-Pay-Interest-to-Bondholders?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513945/Qatar-Qtel-Announces-Date-to-Pay-Interest-to-Bondholders?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Qatar Telecom (Qtel) announced that Qtel International Finance Limited (QIFL), its wholly owned subsidiary, in pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of the Notes and the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT