ExxonMobil Egypt renews partnership with GM Egypt and Al Mansour Automotive 'Mansour Chevrolet'

Egypt: ExxonMobil Egypt, the leading company in premium lubricants, conducted a press conference to announce the renewal of its partnership with General Motors Egypt, one of the biggest automotive manufacturers in Egypt, and Al Mansour Automotive Group's Mansour Chevrolet, sole agent of GM Egypt cars. [AMEInfo.com]

Business leaders warn against demise of Internet Governance Forum

Egypt: Business leaders have issued a stark warning that the demise of the UN-linked Internet Governance Forum (IGF) could impede the ability of the Internet to drive economic growth and improve societal benefits. [AMEInfo.com]

RealNetworks and Interact Egypt present the new Helix Media Delivery Platform

Egypt: Interact Egypt, jointly with RealNetworks, proudly announces the launch event of Helix v13 digital media platform taking place on December 9th in Cairo, Egypt. [AMEInfo.com]

Jotun Paints highlights unique range of interior and exterior paint brands at 'Le Marche 2009'

Egypt: Jotun Paints, one of the world's leading producers and suppliers of paints and coatings, is highlighting its unique range of interior and exterior paint brands at the 'Le Marche 2009', the biggest home furniture exhibition, which opened today (November 19, 2009) at the Cairo International Conference Centre. [AMEInfo.com]

Zain's 'One Network' expands to Egypt

Egypt: Zain announces the expansion of its ground breaking 'One Network' platform to Egypt in a strategic partnership with Mobinil. Over 27 million Zain customers in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Sudan can now benefit from 'One Network' services when visiting Egypt for business or pleasure with a reciprocal benefit for Mobinil's 24 million customers when visiting any of these Zain countries. [AMEInfo.com]

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise selects Messier-Bugatti to equip 70 forthcoming Boeing 737 Next-Generation aircraft with wheel and carbon brakes

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has selected Messier-Bugatti, a Safran Group company, to supply wheels and carbon brakes for 70 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft to be delivered new from Boeing starting in 2010.

New partnerships and capabilities mark Boeing's successful 2009 Dubai Airshow

Boeing has enjoyed a strong and productive 2009 Dubai Airshow, highlighted by a landmark strategic framework agreement, the introduction of new products and capabilities and an unprecedented level of engagement with government and commercial customers and industrial partners.

Emirates aircraft make impressive departure during 2009 Dubai Airshow

A logistical accomplishment, Emirates successfully coordinated the departure of 16 aircraft within 16 minutes each day of the 2009 Dubai Airshow this week. Working within a 30 minute window, due to the 2009 Dubai Airshow daily flight display, Emirates worked quickly and efficiently to ensure the on-time departure of its many passengers.

Alfa inaugurates new POS in Halba

In order to meet with its subscribers needs and to serve them in a best way, Alfa, the mobile operator managed by Orascom Telecom since February 2009, announces the inauguration of its new Point of Sale in Halba starting November 18, 2009.

DFM falls slightly

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) fell 0.81% to 2,129.75. Only four stocks; DIB (2.55%, to Dhs2.82), Alsalamsudan (2.48%, Dhs2.48), EmiratesNBD (1.54%, Dhs4.62) and Masq (0.55%, Dhs91.00) rose, while 19 fell and four held steady.