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Volvo’s three-point safety belt turns 50

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 19 august 2009: Feed out, stretch, click and pull taut. A simple movement of the hand and the belt is in place - at the same time the risk of fatality or serious injury in a collision is cut by more than 50 percent. Volvo’s three-point safety seatbelt turned 50 on August 13, 2009. To this day, the three-point safety belt remains the car's single most important safety feature. It is the most widely used and most significant safety innovation in the automobile's history. The early days: It is the belt that links together man and car. It ...

Volvo XC60 boosts sportiness with R-Design

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, August 9 2009: The Volvo XC60 R-Design makes a clear statement about true driving pleasure, a young, energetic attitude and confident success. A sporty chassis and even more direct steering ensure the driving experience matches the sporty appearance. The Volvo XC60 is a car that has already carved out a solid market share in the premium sport cross-over segment. With its muscular curves and sharply contoured tail lamps, it attracts attention wherever it goes. The new R-Design option pack that will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 gives the car an even more purposeful and ...

IWC’s Da Vinci Automatic

The rather dainty Da Vinci Automatic with its large date display has recently been seen on the wrists of many men and women. Now the small Da Vinci celebrates a glamorous new image for the ladies - with new dial colours and a firework of sparkling diamonds. For a long time, IWC was the preferred address for women who wanted jewellery watches that satisfied their every desire for artistic expression in a variety of materials. That was some decades ago though. Now, the strikingly beautiful tonneau case of the fine Da Vinci Automatic has inspired us to offer the elegant woman ...

du launches “Business Super Plan”

Dubai, 9th August 2009: As part of its efforts to transform business communications solutions in the UAE, du today announced the launch of the Business Super Plan, a new mobile plan for small and medium enterprises (SME). The Business Super Plan provides unparalleled flexibility, transparency and performance with exceptional benefits like the freedom to call anywhere in the world, anytime, for effectively AED 1 per minute as part of an included international minutes bundle; one rate on all incoming calls while roaming; the best BlackBerry® offer in the UAE; a 50% discount on calls within a business; and Pay by ...

Girard perregaux launch the ww.tc shadow

Opting for the vigour of black, the ww.tc Shadow’s dynamism makes it a hit with technical novelties enthusiasts: its case is made from black ceramic, while the Girard-Perregaux movement features the original combination of a fly-back chronograph with the world times display. The elegance of the ww.tc collection is expressed in a watch that is confident to leave rivals in the shade. The ww.tc Shadow’s imposing 43 mm black ceramic case is the fruit of a long and meticulous manufacturing process, the only way to achieve an exceptional result. Its perfectly homogeneous texture gives it some appealing assets: extreme hardness (much ...

63rd Edinburgh International Festival

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – (August 2009) Scotland this year opens its doors to the world to celebrate the 63rd Edinburgh International Festival from Friday 14 August to Sunday 6 September. The 2009 programme is inspired by The Enlightenment, an unprecedented era of cultural advancement in the 18th century which witnessed an outpouring of intellectual and scientific accomplishments. Gulf-based holidaymakers are expected to visit this unique festival in great numbers this summer, their traditional time for travelling to the United Kingdom. “Gulf-based expats and Arabs alike feel a strong connection to Scotland, its people, and its culture. Thus, the annual Edinburgh Festival ...

Chocolate chocolate everywhere… and many treats to grab!

Dubai, UAE - 6 August 2009: Living in a house of chocolate is a dream you can now experience at Choco Villa, one of Dubai Summer Surprises events that has been attracting chocolate daydreamers at Dubai Festival City since Saturday. What looks like a fairytale house from distance is far more than a feast for the eyes and senses. At the Choco Villa, you can also try Nestlé chocolate, and get some insight into the world of chocolate making. Once in, you will be ushered into a chocolate decorated library, where you can watch a short documentary about the art of making ...

Stephen lee to spearhead sales at the national

ABU DHABI, 6 August, 2009 – Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) announced the appointment of Stephen Lee as Sales Director of The National, Abu Dhabi Media Company’s flagship English-language newspaper and the UAE’s first converged newsroom. In his role, Lee will lead his sales team to optimize advertising revenue for The National and launch initiatives that will further raise brand equity for the newspaper. Gavin Dickinson, Executive Director - Publishing, ADMC, said “ADMC is one of the fastest growing, multi platform media organizations in this region and Stephen’s valuable understanding of the international media market and diverse expertise across the ...

Montblanc mark shaikh zayed’s accession day

Luxury goods manufacturer Montblanc, globally recognized for its classic timepieces, jewelry, leather goods and writing instruments has put on display a unique pen embellished with diamonds to mark accession of the late president, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as UAE President. The Montblanc pen features red, green and black - representing the colors of the UAE flag to mark the occasion. “As the country celebrates the 43rd anniversary of HH Sheikh Zayed’s accession on August 6, we join the nation in the celebrations by paying tribute in our own way to the many remarkable strides that have been made over ...

Middle East Construction and Real Estate Companies Turn to IT-Enabled Performance

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 5, 2009 – Construction and real estate companies across the Middle East are increasingly turning to IT-enabled performance to win a competitive edge in this demanding sector, say regional executives with leading industry companies. UAE’s Al Husam General Contracting Establishment and ETA Ascon, and Oman’s Al Turki Construction have chosen industry best practices from SAP to provide integrated solutions and streamline business processes. “The Middle East’s construction industry needs to adapt quickly to risks, challenges and especially opportunities. To stay ahead, companies require sound IT-enabled systems to ensure proficient cost control, as well as high levels ...

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Tea Prices On The Increase Despite Recessionary Times

The staple beverage of households across the region is set to rise in the coming months. Tea prices at the world's leading commodity centres surged in June, pushing up auction averages across Calcutta, Colombo and Mombasa to record levels – last seen a year ago. Unseasonal droughts, possibly as a result of worldwide Climate Change, and insufficient fertiliser application in 2008 on the back ...