Egypt set to reinforce its position as a key technology centre in the Middle East ITIDA Collaborates with GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK to Promote Regional Cooperation in IT and Telecommunications Sector As the largest telecoms market in North Africa and a key growth market for IT and telecoms globally, Egypt is poised to drive further growth in technology through collaboration with GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK 2008.

Growing halal food market demands greater focus on ingredients Global Market for Halal Food Set to Reach US$500 Billion by 2010 With the global Halal food market set to reach US$500 billion by 2010, demand for raw materials and ingredients that can be fully certified as Halal is higher than ever before.

Strong response across food industry to region's first ingredients middle east exhibition UAE's Food Processing Industry Valued at US$ 3 Billion and Growing at 11 Percent per Annum The Middle East's first trade exhibition dedicated to raw materials and ingredients has generated a strong response from the region's fast-evolving manufacturing and processing industry, with particular interest from groups specialising in Halal food, beverages and health food.

Etihad to bring formula 1 to Arabian travel market Etihad Airways will showcase its expanding route network, latest international sports sponsorships and award-winning products and services at this year's Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place between 6 and 9 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Chief Information Officers (CIO's) and senior decision-makers from across the region will be attending the GITEX Business Solutions event during GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK for a glimpse at some of the most advanced IT solutions and applications that aim to transform and manage their businesses.