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The Gulf Region
“…The Gulf region, located between Europe and the Indian sub-continent, remains a strategically important area of the world with over 65% of the world’s oil reserves. The main trading block in the region is the Gulf Co-operation Council (“GCC”) comprising Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Although not as firmly integrated as the European Union, there is now a common import tariff (generally 5%) and plans to introduce a common currency by 2010. (This would be linked to the US dollar as most Gulf currencies currently are). To the north of the Gula are Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, where there are large scale developments to house the increasing population along with substantial investments going into infrastructure…”

La Sun Village in King Abdullah Economic City
“…The Economic City (Emaar.E.C), the Tadawul-listed company developing King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), has unveiled a sea-side residential tower within the recently launched Bay La Sun Village in KAEC. Apartments in the sea-side Marina Tower 4 will be released for sale from Sunday December 2 at the Sales Centre in King Abdullah Economic City and Riyadh Sales Centre on King Fahad Street... The Marina Tower will feature a range of apartments – most of them facing the Red Sea – and offering several amenities for residents including pools and children’s play areas. Set amidst canals and in easy access to a Marina, the tower will be an integral part of the Bay La Sun Village, which opened to overwhelming sales response recently...”

Dubai eGovernment awarded ‘Best eGovernment in the Middle East’
“…Dubai eGovernment has been presented with the ‘Best eGovernment Programme in the Middle East’ award during the inaugural Middle East Business Achievement Awards (MEBA Awards) at the Leaders in Dubai Summit held recently... The ‘Best eGovernment Programme’ award is presented to a Middle East eGovernment department that has demonstrated excellence in the use of the internet, and communications and information technology to provide a comprehensive range of services to the general population and business community. The award, adjudicated by a jury panel comprised of internationally-recognised personalities, considered factors such as technological innovation, level of citizen participation, integration and efficiency, and user-friendliness of services…”