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Arabia Tourist Land to Boost Malaysian Economy

The developer of Asia’s first “Arabia land” for tourists said Sunday his new leisure project aims to offer up to a thousand local jobs by next March. Up to 850 jobs will be available to locals of the state of Melaka, where Sheikh Saleh al-Mansour’s first Arab City in Asia is scheduled to finish contruction … Continued

Payless ShoeSource Opens Its First Store in United Arab Emirates

Payless ShoeSource, the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the western hemisphere, and its franchisee partner, M.H. Alshaya Co., the leading retailer in the region, today announced the grand opening of the first Payless ShoeSource store in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a 227-square-meter store located in Bawadi Mall, Al Ain. “We are excited … Continued

Dubai to Build Arts and Fashion Districts

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority said on Wednesday it was aiming to build a fashion and design district and change legislation to persuade foreign artists to take up residence in a new arts neighborhood. The plans are the latest move in a major attempt by energy-rich Gulf Arab states to put themselves on the global … Continued

US Pizza Company Eyes Major UAE Expansion

A US-based pizza retailers is planning to more than double its number of stores in the UAE under a new deal signed with local partner Ghassan Wehbe. Round Table Pizza, an American pizza restaurant icon, has inked a long-term development agreement to expand its UAE offering. Wehbe, who currently operates seven Round Table Pizza restaurants … Continued

Guardian Industries Names Longtime Executives as New Leadership–Lebanese American Russell Ebeid is New Chairman

A newly elected board of directors composed of longtime executives will take the helm at Guardian Industries Corp. following the March 13 death of Bill Davidson, the Auburn Hills glass-maker’s chairman, CEO and owner. The board will be led by Russell Ebeid, president of Guardian Glass Group, as chairman. Also elected were Duane Faulkner, president … Continued

Despite Global Recession, Lebanese Tourism at All Time High

BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer It’s known as the “Paris of the Middle East” and is often boasted as the only place where you can lay on the beach and ski down a mountaintop in the same day. This geographical treasure is none other than Lebanon—a home away from home for millions of Lebanese natives, and in … Continued

Lebanon’s Azadea Inks Deal with US Retailer

Lebanon retail giant Azadea Group Holding has inked a deal with US children’s clothing seller Gymboree to franchise its stores across the Middle East, Arabian Business has learned. The multi-year deal between US-based Gymboree and Azadea G, the fashion arm of Azadea Group, marks the chain’s first entry into the Middle East. The first stores … Continued

Doha Enterprises Announces Partnership With the American Arab Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Annual Made in the USA – Qatar 2010 Exhibition

Doha Enterprises has signed an agreement with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, Dearborn, Michigan, to become a strategic partner of the 2nd Made in the USA – Qatar 2010 Exhibition. The Chamber is the largest Arab American business organization in the United States with over 1100 members. Both organizations will work together to identify … Continued

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Announces Partnership with Doha Enterprises for the 2nd Annual Made in Qatar 2010 Exhibition

Doha Enterprises has signed an agreement with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, Dearborn Michigan, to become a strategic partner of the 2nd Made in the USA -Qatar 2010 Exhibition. The Chamber is the largest Arab American business organization in the United States with over 1100 members. Both organizations will work together to identify and … Continued

Google CEO sees bright Saudi Internet Prospects

Eric Emerson Schmidt, chairman and CEO of Google Inc., said Monday that he was highly impressed by the Saudi economy. He also predicted that the Kingdom would achieve tremendous economic progress and technological advancement in the coming years. Schmidt made this comment during talks with Omar Al-Dabbagh, governor of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). … Continued

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