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| The Activation of The New Upgraded Submarine Cable System between Libya and Italy |
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The Libyan International Telecom Company(LITC) announced the activation of the new upgraded submarine cable system between Libya and Italy using the latest technologies to provide huge capacities reaching 40Gbps instead of the old system.
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| US Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Renewable Energy Technology Roadmap Announced |
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The Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) has unveiled the first US Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Technology Roadmap that describes the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the MHK industry and outlines a clear and logical path to its commercialisation.
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| From 2nd October, Alitalia re-opened its Sales Office in Tripoli |
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Alitalia will resume air links between Tripoli and Rome with effect from 2nd November when the Authorities render the operating conditions and airport security fully restored.
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| Corinthia Hotels Receives 'International Achievemnt' Award |
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Corinthia Hotels has received the ‘Award for International Achievement’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards ceremony in Burj Khalifa, Dubai. The prestigious award recognises the rapid growth of the collection of Corinthia Hotels, culminating in the launch of its flagship hotel in London, set for an official opening in spring 2011.
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| Charity Commission Vindicates Muslim Aid |
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The UK Charity Commission has today vindicated Muslim Aid's position that it did not unlawfully fund the Al-Ihsan Charitable Society. The Commission also confirmed that within the scope of its investigation it found no evidence of irregular or improper use of the charity's funds or any evidence that the charity had illegally funded any
proscribed or designated entities.
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| Afraa 42nd AGA Appoints Dr Elijah Chingosho As New Secretary General |
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The 42nd Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has appointed Dr Elijah Chingosho as Secretary General of the continental air transport organization effective 01st January 2011. Dr. Chingosho will take over from Mr. Tewodros Tamrat who has been Ag. Secretary General since June 2010.
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| Braille plates for School for the Blind |
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The RWE Dea North Africa Branch in Libya has donated 1,500 zinc plates for the printing of school books in Braille to the "Nour Association of the Blind" in Tripoli.
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| Africa crosses 500 million mobile subscriptions mark |
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Cape Town, South Africa (AfricaCom) – November 10, 2010- The number of active mobile subscriptions in Africa crossed the half-a-billion mark in 3Q10, to reach 506 million at end-September, according to research by InformaTelecoms & Media.
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| Libyan-Qatari Joint Venture Breaks Ground on Luxury Development in Libya |
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Work has begun at The Waterfront, a luxury residential and resort development located near Tripoli along Libya’s Mediterranean coast, announced Al-Libya Al-Qataria (ALAQ), a joint venture between Oyia (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Libya’s Economic and Social Development Fund) and Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority).
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| “Stars of Science”: 6 candidates still in running upon the “Engineering” challenge |
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The sixth prime-time episode of the second season of Pan-Arab reality-TV show “Stars of Science”, an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development, brought on again highly suspenseful moments to the viewers.
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| IBM and Dubai World Trade Centre sign Multi Year BPO Agreement |
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DUBAI World Trade Centre (DWTC) and IBM today announced a multi-year business process outsourcing (BPO) agreement that will see IBM managing DWTC's transactional finance and accounting back office functions, including accounts payable, receivables, billing, daily and month end accounting, reporting and planning and budgeting services.
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| “Stars of Science”: 10 candidates and projects move forward upon the “Proof of Concept” challenge |
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The second season of Stars of Science, an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, is marking the come-back to the competition after the “orientation week” experienced by the candidates. The thrilling fifth prime-time episode of “Stars of Science”, broadcast on Sunday, October 31, set the bar high upon its “Proof of Concept” phase.
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| APICORP net income for first three quarters of 2010 rises 42% y-o-y to $64.31 million |
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Reinforcing its fiscal stability and solid business performance in a challenging economic environment, the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) today announced a 42% year-on-year rise in its net income for the period from January to September 2010. Disclosing the results at APICORP’s quarterly board meeting in Cairo, Ahmad Bin Hamad Al-Nuaimi, Chief Executive and General Manager said the organisation’s net income for the first three quarters reached $64.31 million. The government of Libya has a 15% stake in APICORP.
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| The Brookings Doha Center 2010 Essay Contest |
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The Brookings Doha Center is pleased to announce the launch of its 2010 essay contest.
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| Joint Press Release of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the People’s Republic of China 22 June 2010 in the end of the visit of the Secretary General of OIC |
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H. E. Prof Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference paid an official visit to the People’s Republic of China on 17-21 June 2010.
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