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UAE, Oman sign list of final geographical co-ordinates, maps

MUSCAT(WAM)--The list of final geographical co-ordinates and the mapping delineating the final line of the border between the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman between east of Oqaidat and Al Dara, on the Arabian Gulf, were signed here on July 22. Lt.-General Saif Abdullah Al Sha'afar, the Under Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, signed for the UAE side, while Mohammed bin Sultan Albusaidi, Under Secretary of the Omani Ministry of Interior, signed on behalf of Oman. The border line extends for a distance of 272 kilometres in this sector and has been marked out on the ground with major and minor border posts.As a result of this agreement, the United Arab Emirates has now completed the delineation of all of its land borders with the Sultanate of Oman. "The signing is a culmination of the agreement signed 2002 in Abu Dhabi between the two countries who enjoy historic fraternal bonds," Al Sha'afar said.

"Halal" cuisine to lure Muslim tourists to RP spots--Durano

Etisalat Takes Lead in Table of World

Making halal cuisine readily available in tourist destinations will encourage more tourists from Muslim countries to visit the Philippines. This is according to officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT), who on Tuesday stressed the need to intensify the promotion and availability of halal food. Halal food would help the country get a bigger share of the global Muslim tourist market, said Tourism Secretary Ace Durano.

Informa Telecoms '&' Media today revealed the fastest growing telecommunications companies in the world according to proportionate subscription growth during the first quarter of 2008. The study was published in the July issue of its Global Mobile newsletter and comes just prior to a meeting of the world's largest telcos at SEAsia Com which is taking place this week in Kuala Lumpur. "The number of proportionate subscriptions for the top 30 listed operators ranked by Global Mobile increased from 2.19 billion in 4Q07 to 2.28 billion in 1Q08. The top 30's total subscription base jumped from 3.76 billion to 3.97 billion in 1Q08 putting the 4 billion mark in sight," reported Mark Newman, Informa Telecoms '&' Media's Chief Research Officer.

Local VoIP only in UAE	Iraq warns neighbours to stay out
The UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has said that it will only allow Voice over Internet Protocol technology to be used for local calls within the country, reported Gulf News.	Iraq's prime minister has urged regional powers, including Iran and Syria, not to use the country as a proxy battleground.

Malaysia Still Preferred Investment Location

Foreign investors continue to show strong interest in investing in Malaysia, despite the changes in the Malaysian political landscape arising from the recent elections. “The general election results in 2008 will not diminish the government’s efforts in developing Malaysian economy. Investors remain unperturbed by the election results and view this new political development positively, with Malaysia having strong democratic foundations,” Mohd. Zukepli Embong, Counselor at Investment Section of Embassy of Malaysia said. The Government has guaranteed all existing and potential investors of its continued pro-business policies and incentives packages formulated and implemented by the federal government. Investment approvals are a testimony to this fact, he said pointing out that from January to May 2008, investments amounting to US$7.9 billion were approved.

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