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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT

MRCO-Egypt launches new Egyptian travel portal for Santa Maria Tours in Egypt

MRCO-Egypt Co., Ltd. has officially launched a new Egyptian travel portal for Santa Maria Tours, which is a tour operator in Egypt for Egyptian holidays and travel packages to Egypt. Its new website (www.santamaria-tours.com) takes 6 months of aggressive
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT

Germinal Garcia joins Salalah Marriott Resort in Oman

Germinal Garcia has been appointed as General Manager for the pre-opening of the Salalah Marriott Resort in Oman. He held several positions as Director of Sales & Marketing, Resident Manager and General Manager in Central & South America and Mexico
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT

RoyalCine and Sony Professional celebrate a first for digital cinema in the Middle East

Sony Professional and RoyalCine, a company under Royal Group and the leading providers of cinemas in Abu Dhabi, announced an agreement for the deployment of four CineAlta 4K digital cinema projectors in collaboration with Pal Group, a technology
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT

UAE to be among top tourist hubs in 5 years - survey

The UAE has been identified among the top three nations likely to likely to become major tourist destinations in the next five years, according to an annual survey that ranks nations like retail brands.The Country Brand Index, compiled by brand
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT

Iran lawmakers: No shipment of uranium abroad

Senior Iranian lawmakers rejected on Saturday any possibility of Tehran shipping uranium abroad for further enrichment, intensifying pressures on the government to reject the U.N.-backed plan altogether. Prominent conservative lawmaker Alaeddin
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT

Russia's Medvedev: Sanctions against Iran possible

Russia could back sanctions against Iran if it fails to take a constructive stance in international talks over its nuclear program, President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday. The statement echoed earlier comments by Medvedev, but
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT

Saudi forces battle Yemeni rebels on mountainous border

Saudi forces battled Yemeni rebels on the oil kingpin's border with its impoverished neighbour, both sides said on Saturday, with the rebels claiming to have captured Saudi ground troops inside Yemeni territory.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:15:00 GMT

Iran says over 100 people detained at anti-U.S. rally

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian police detained more than 100 people for "disturbing public order" during a rally this week to mark the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. embassy, the official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday. Security forces clashed
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:14:00 GMT

Lebanon's Hariri set to announce unity government

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri will announce a new national unity government in the next two days after clinching a deal with the opposition on its make-up, politicians from both sides said on Saturday. Lebanon has
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:14:00 GMT

Saudi forces battle Yemen rebels on border

JIZAN, Saudi Arabia -Saudi forces battled Yemeni rebels on the oil kingpin's border with its impoverished neighbour, both sides said on Saturday, with the rebels claiming to have captured Saudi ground troops inside Yemeni territory. The Saudi military
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:13:00 GMT

Fort Worth carnage reminded US soldiers of Iraq war

Soldiers and medical personnel at Fort Hood, Texas, one of the nation's busiest posts, recounted a tale of horror following the terrifying rampage here when a lone gunman fired on scores of soldiers.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT

Egypt's first envoy to Iraq since 2005 arrives in Baghdad

Egypt's new ambassador to Iraq has arrived in Baghdad, a diplomatic source said on Saturday of Cairo's first diplomatic representative in the country since its charge d'affaires was killed in 2005.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT

Russia's Medvedev: Sanctions against Iran possible

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:11:00 GMT

Lebanon's Hariri set to announce unity government

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri will announce a new national unity government in the next two days after clinching a deal with the opposition on its make-up, politicians from both sides said on Saturday. Lebanon has
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT

Iran police arrest four journalists at protests

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:09:00 GMT

Antony, Kapoor to visit Japan, Israel over the weekend

New Delhi: Furthering military ties and joint coordination in anti-piracy operations will figure prominently when defence minister AK Antony and Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor undertake separate visits to Japan and Israel from tomorrow. Antony's visit
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:09:00 GMT

Rival Lebanon factions agree on unity government

The announcement by the opposition coalition dominated by the militant Hezbollah group came after a meeting late Friday night between the groups' leaders including Hassan Nasrallah. Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri was informed the next day. The
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Reports: Lebanon's new cabinet to be formed in two days

BEIRUT, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese new cabinet will be formed in next two days as the opposition has reportedly agreed on the majority's portfolios, the local media reported on Saturday. Local newspaper the Daily Star reported on Saturday that both
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT

Yemenis move into Saudi territory

JIZAN – Thursday saw some Yemeni families moving across the border into Saudi Arabian territory to escape fighting in their home region. “I have eight children and I had to find them a safe place to stay,” Yousef Ali No’aman from Al-Malaheet in
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT

Yemeni denial

Yemen denied Thursday that the Saudi Air Force had launched strikes on villages in the Yemeni region of Saada, with a military official describing the claims on an official army website as “rumors started by terrorists” designed to “drag our
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:04:00 GMT

CEO of Saudi Telecom Group to Chair Samena Council

Samena Telecommunications Council, the multi-continent telecommunications consortium has announced Eng. Saud Bin Majed Al Daweesh, CEO of Saudi Telecom Group as its new Chairman, unanimously elected by SAMENA's Board of Directors.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:04:00 GMT

Iranians linked to banned drone videos in Darfur: U.N. (Reuters)

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) Two Iranian businessmen working at a Dubai-based firm were linked to video surveillance devices sold to Sudan and used in unmanned drones in Darfur in violation of a U.N. arms embargo, a U.N. report said. The 94-page report by
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:03:00 GMT

Turkey FM: Israel ties could improve with Syria talks

Turkey is ready to mediate a new stage of peace talks between Israel and Syria, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told French news agency AFP on Friday, adding he was confident that renewed talks with Syria could relieve recent tensions between his
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:03:00 GMT

Hezbollah agrees to join Lebanon unity government

Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri will announce a new national unity government in the next two days after clinching a deal with the opposition on its make-up, politicians from both sides said on Saturday. Lebanon has been without a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:03:00 GMT

Lebanon opposition agrees to form government

Opposition parties, including Iranian backed Hezbollah, have reportedly agreed to form a national unity government in Lebanon. The deal follows five months of tough negotiations with the Prime Minister in waiting Saad Hariri. Lebanon’s new government
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:03:00 GMT

Glaxo for now Saudi's sole supplier of H1N1 vaccine

RIYADH, Nov 7 - British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline is currently Saudi Arabia's sole supplier of a vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus, the health ministry spokesman said on Saturday. "For the moment, the only vaccine that has been authorised is the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:03:00 GMT

U.S. tells Iran nuclear deal offer won't be changed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said a draft nuclear cooperation deal between Iran and three major powers will not be changed and urged Iran to accept it as is. 'This is a pivotal moment for Iran. We urge Iran to
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:02:00 GMT

Halliburton wins Saudi contract

NEW YORK: Halliburton was awarded a broad five-year oilfield service contract from Saudi Aramco to develop wells in the South Ghawar field, the world's largest oilfield, the company said yesterday. Halliburton did not release financial terms of the deal,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT

Lebanon's Hariri set to announce unity government

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri will announce a new national unity government in the next two days after clinching a deal with the opposition on its make-up, politicians from both sides said on Saturday. Lebanon has
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT

BAHRAIN 'WILL BE TOP TELECOM REGULATOR'

MANAMA: Bahrain will develop into one of the most qualified telecommunications regulators in the Middle East by the end of this year, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority's (TRA) outgoing general director Alan Horne said yesterday. Mr Horne has
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT