Posted on 03 January 2010
Gulf International for Technology (GIT) to strengthen AIM’s portfolio as Saudi IT market is poised to reach USD 4.8 billion by 2013

Bassam Abu Baker, Group General Manager at AIM
Advanced Integrated Media (AIM), one of the largest distributors in Saudi Arabia Read the full story
Posted on 22 November 2009
Signs of recovery were reflected in positive share of voice for real estate developers, with projects getting back on track

The head of Mediastow, Mohamed Elzubeir
The Mediastow Q3 report on the real estate industry has revealed that negative coverage of the property sector Read the full story
Posted on 02 November 2009
The Renaissance Dubai Hotel recently launched The Big Bus Room package with a swinging 60s Big Bus theme party for the media. The media enjoyed breathtaking views of Dubai onboard the open-top double-decker Big Bus where they had the chance to win a trip for two to Goa with Qatar Airways, 2 night stay with breakfast for two at Goa Marriott Resort and fabulous prizes from Giordano, Lindt, Index Living Mall, Smashbox and Benefit.
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Posted on 25 October 2009
Steve Hasker Joins Nielsen to Help Marketers Connect with Consumers

Steve Hasker, President, Media Product Leadership and Advertisers Solutions effective November 2009
The Nielsen Company has announced the appointment Steve Hasker to fill the newly created position of President, Media Product Leadership and Advertisers Solutions effective November 2009. Hasker will be based out of Nielsen’s New York head office. Hasker is currently a partner at McKinsey & Company’s Global Media, Entertainment and Information practice. Read the full story
Posted on 21 October 2009
Etisalat today signed an exclusive strategic partnership with Informa Telecoms and Media, a leading provider of business intelligence to global telecoms and media markets. As a strategic operator partner Etisalat will collaborate with Informa for region’s most coveted upcoming global events in 2009 and 2010. The partnership extends to the region’s five key events including GSM>3G Middle East Telco World Summit 2009 and 2010; Read the full story
Posted on 18 October 2009
Major manufacturing and media events signal investment and growth in non-oil and gas sectors in UAE capital

His Excellency Mohammed Omar Abdulla, Undersecretary for the Department of Economic Development and Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Media Company, will officially inaugurate MEMEX 2009 and SIM 2009 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Sunday 18 October.
The Undersecretary for the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development will officially inaugurate two major trade exhibitions in the UAE capital on Sunday 18 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Read the full story
Posted on 27 August 2009
Ramadan is a special time for families, particularly during Iftar. Al Saffa International Restaurant at the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road will be hosting a special Iftar buffet every evening during this Ramadan.
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Posted on 14 July 2009
Kingdom’s e-Commerce transactions reach SAR 12 billion, biggest in Arab World

Dr. Sulaiman Al Dhalaan, Managing Director, ICDL Saudi Arabia
An economic report released by the Arab Advisors Group, a specialised research, analysis and consulting company Read the full story
Posted on 11 July 2009
• Of 560 members of the public polled, 99 per cent recommend DIFF; 98 per cent would attend again
• Respondents applaud cultural diversity and quality of films, customer service, facilities and global reach Read the full story
Posted on 25 May 2009
On May 20, an investigating team from U.S. Central Command released its interim findings concerning civilian casualties that resulted from U.S. bombs dropped during a battle near Farah, Afghanistan, on May 4. A 16-day interval may be entirely appropriate for an internal investigation of U.S. military practices. But if this report is an attempt at “strategic communications” to counter Read the full story