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February 22, 2012

UN experts call on Morocco to implement gender equity policies

Independent United Nations human rights experts today called on Morocco to consolidate and advance the country’s achievements on women’s rights by tackling gaps in its legal framework which put women at a disadvantage, adding that domestic and migrant workers are at higher risk of having their rights violated.

“Gender equality must remain...

February 22, 2012

Morocco, EU adopt agriculture pact

The European Parliament last week approved an agriculture agreement with Morocco, easing concerns about a diplomatic rift some had seen after the rejection of a fisheries pact.

Morocco previously expressed fears that a "no" vote would imperil the interests of both parties. But the February 16th passage was seen as a "victory" for diplomacy, despite objections...

February 22, 2012

UAE Exchange extends FLASHremit with Vijaya Bank

"UAE Exchange has gained the trust of customers through unwavering focus on reliability, product quality and excellent service. We are a brand that is always keen on customer delight, which gave us a rich legacy of over three decades. We are sure that this new venture with Vijaya Bank will definitely enhance customer convenience," said Dr. B. R. Shetty, Managing...

February 22, 2012

Omantel floats new subsidiary

Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) has floated a new subsidiary to provide, among other things, data management, data-hosting and co-location of services.

Oman Data Park is a joint venture of Omantel, with a 60 per cent shareholding, and 4Trust LLC, a local Omani company that owns the balance 40 per cent.
The latter is a subsidiary of National...

February 22, 2012

Saudi Arabia plans $6.9bn mining city project

Saudi Arabia is planning to invest SR26bn ($6.9bn) in a new industrial zone for mining companies in the north of the country.

The project will contribute about SR15bn annually to the country’s gross domestic product, oil minister Ali Al Naimi said in comments published by the Saudi Press Agency.

The project has been given backing by the Cabinet...

February 22, 2012

Trade forum calls for more support to farm sector

The positive impact of the recent political developments in the Arab world on speeding up political, social and economic reforms in the region was stressed yesterday at the concluding statement of the 14th Arab Business Forum.

The participants at the two-day conference unanimously acknowledged the efforts of the Qatari Government to boost the national...

February 22, 2012

TRA's expert sheds light on cyber security

Cyber Security was the subject of the Bahrain British Business Forum's monthly business luncheon held yesterday at InterContinental Regency Bahrain.

Guest speaker and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) director of cyber safety Ahmed Jaber Aldoseri presented an overview of the benefits and threats contained within cyberspace, and various avenues...

February 22, 2012

Nike Unveils Performance Innovations for Summer of Competition

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today a series of cutting-edge, lightweight performance innovations designed for the track, the basketball court and beyond for this summer. Multiple products were unveiled, ranging from Nike Flyknit footwear, to the Nike Hyper Elite basketball uniform to"...

February 22, 2012

Be Together: The Bentley User Conference Registration Now Open

Be TogetherIs Being Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A., May 15-17, 2012; to Register Visit www.bentley.com/betogether

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February 22, 2012

A.M. Best Granted Approval to Establish in the Dubai International Financial Centre

A.M. Best is pleased to announce that it has obtained the necessary approvals to establish within the Dubai International Financial Centre in Dubai, UAE. The new office will operate as A.M. Best MENA, South & Central Asia, servicing clients throughout the region and developing new relationships"...