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  • 7/29/2010 : Al-Futtaim Engineering wins prestigious contracts worth AED 83m

    Al-Futtaim Engineering, one of the leading multi-disciplinary engineering organisations in the UAE, today announced the company has won major contracts worth AED 83 million for supply and installation of Hitachi and LM lifts in key real estate projects in UAE.
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  • 6/30/2010 : Al-Futtaim Motors begins dealer network expansion in Abu Dhabi

    Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for Toyota in the UAE, has opened a new Toyota sales and service facility in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi
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  • 6/23/2010 : Festival Centre Celebrates DSS with hot offers

    Live Football World Cup screening and in-mall Entertainment among a myriad of activities during the innovative 'Let's Celebrate' campaign
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  • 6/22/2010 : Plug-Ins sees huge demand for HD TV's

    FIFA World Cup and DSS boosts sales in CE sector
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  • 6/16/2010 : Al-Futtaim Travel appointed Preferred Sales Agent for Thomas Cook products in the UAE

    Al-Futtaim Travel, a leading corporate and leisure travel management company today announced that the company has signed a Preferred Sales Agent agreement to distribute the Thomas Cook - Middle East Outbound leisure products in the UAE Market
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  • 6/15/2010 : Al-Futtaim reiterates its support for DSS 2010

    Al-Futtaim has reiterated its support as key sponsor of this year's edition of Dubai Summer Surprises
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  • 6/13/2010 : Al-Futtaim to grow stronger on Willett's customer blueprint

    New CEO takes charge of leading the Group into a new era of change
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  • 6/7/2010 : Techserve appointed exclusive service provider for Bose

    Company authorised to provide full service for Bose hi-fi audio products
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  • 6/3/2010 : Al-Futtaim Engineering wins contract to supply 14,000 units of SANYO air conditioners

    Al-Futtaim Engineering, one of the leading multi-disciplinary engineering organisations in the UAE, today announced the company has won a major contract to supply 14,000 units of SANYO air conditioners for Al Razeen Labour City in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi for Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada)
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  • 6/2/2010 : Hertz UAE strengthens network in Abu Dhabi

    Hertz UAE, the market-leading car rental company, will enhance its presence in Abu Dhabi with the opening of an exclusive service desk at Abu Dhabi International Airport this week
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  • 5/30/2010 : Babies "R" Us at Toys "R" Us offers 25 percent off all baby products

    Babies "R" Us at Toys "R" Us - the global toy retailer, today announced the launch of an exciting offer for its customers in Kuwait
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  • 5/24/2010 : Audissey comes in for praise from Burmester

    Burmester, the German hi-fi supremos who designed and built the pinnacle of audio engineering into the Porsche Panamera and the new generation 2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV has singled out Audissey for bringing the pleasures of pure sound to the UAE.
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  • 5/20/2010 : Babies "R" Us Great Trade-In event protects the child and saves money

    Company's "Great Trade-In" event encourages parents to exchange used cribs, car seats and other baby products at Babies "R" Us at Toys "R" Us
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  • 5/3/2010 : Techserve appointed Sony Vaio service provider

    Techserve, Al-Futtaim's one-stop-shop for electronics service and systems integration needs, today announced that the company has been authorised by Sony to act as its service provider for the Sony Vaio range of laptops and related accessories in the UAE
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  • 5/3/2010 : Al-Futtaim Logistics wins Caterpillar account to provide 3PL services

    Al-Futtaim Logistics, the market leading supply chain management solutions provider, today announced a new contract to provide Third-party Logistics (3PL) services for Caterpillar in the Middle East
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  • 5/2/2010 : Al-Futtaim Panatech celebrates Panasonic's 3D launch

    Enthusiasts for innovation and 3D aficionados arrive in daily droves to celebrate Al-Futtaim Panatech’s groundbreaking Middle East launch of Panasonic's Full HD 3D VIERA television
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  • 5/2/2010 : Techserve appointed Nokia Care Center partner

    Company authorised to provide L1, L2 service to Nokia customers in the UAE
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  • 4/29/2010 : Orient assigned 'A' rating by A.M. Best

    Orient, Al-Futtaim's market leading insurance company today announced it has been assigned a financial strength rating of 'A' (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of "a" by A.M. Best Company. The outlook for both ratings is stable
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  • 4/28/2010 : Protecting Earth's Natural Resources - the IKEA way

    IKEA stores in Dubai Festival City and Abu Dhabi Marina Mall feature signage which not only highlight sustainable products endorsed by IKEA designers but also forms part of IKEA's contribution to Earth Day which is being celebrated this month
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  • 4/26/2010 : IKEA designers to weave textile makeover magic in 30 minutes during weekly public demos

    Did you know that by changing textile colours, accessories, and lighting, you can freshen up a room and transform it for the season
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  • 4/21/2010 : UAE national wins INTERSPORT's PUMA promotion

    INTERSPORT, the world's biggest sports retailer and member of the Al-Futtaim group, today announced UAE national Humaid Ahmed Abdalla Ahmed Al Hammadi as winner of the PUMA 'Train with the stars of African Football' promotion
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  • 4/20/2010 : A statement from Al-Futtaim Motors

    Simon Frith, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Motors released the following updated statement following the one sent yesterday evening regarding 2010 Toyota Prado VX and VX-L models
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  • 4/18/2010 : Ayre KX-R named Preamplifier of the Year

    Audissey, the luxury audio boutique at Wafi Mall, won another feather in its cap when its exclusive product Ayre KX-R was voted as the Preamplifier of the Year by two of the most definitive audiophile magazines
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  • 4/15/2010 : ACE opens new bigger and better store on Sheikh Zayed Road

    New store will stock over 30,000 products
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  • 4/13/2010 : UAE Nationals sign on with Al-Futtaim for specialist retail training programme

    UAE Nationals sign on with Al-Futtaim for specialist retail training programme
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  • 4/8/2010 : IKEA Launches Gift Cards in the UAE

    IKEA, the world's favourite furniture and furnishing store, today announced the launch of its famous IKEA Gift Card which offers visitors the chance to shop without having to carry cash, making for a more safer and efficient shopping experience
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  • 4/8/2010 : FAMCO and HIMOINSA in new distribution agreement for diesel generators

    Himoinsa, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of generators, has appointed Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Co (FAMCO) as its exclusive distributor in the UAE
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  • 4/6/2010 : STATEMENT FROM TOYS "R" US

    Toys "R" Us has requested customers who have purchased Infantino SlingRider - Burgundy floral infant slings (Manufacture number 751-613) to stop using it immediately and bring it back to the Customer Service Desk
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  • 4/6/2010 : IKEA Launches List of Inventive Solutions to Celebrate Sustainable Life

    IKEA in the UAE will be part of the world's favourite furniture and furnishing company's innovative global campaign to identify solutions that create a sustainable life and protect Earth's natural resources
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  • 4/6/2010 : The all New 4x4 Toyota Sequoia receives J.D. Power dependability award

    Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for Toyota in the UAE, is celebrating the news that the American J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Vehicle Dependability Study has ranked Toyota Sequoia number one in the Large Sports Utility (Multi-Activity) vehicle segment for the third consecutive year
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  • 4/6/2010 : Al-Futtaim Motors reveals new Hino bus series at Commercial Vehicles Middle East Exhibition

    Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for Hino commercial vehicles, Toyota industrial equipment and BT warehousing equipment in the UAE, has chosen the three day Commercial Vehicle Middle East Exhibition that opens today, to launch a new Hino bus range and to display other models that form part of their product range
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  • 4/1/2010 : Al-Futtaim's participation in Career Fair a great success

    Al-Futtaim achieved great success during its sixth consecutive participation at the UAE Career Fair 2010 which concluded at the Dubai World Trade Centre this week
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  • 3/30/2010 : IKEA's Swedish Easter Offer

    IKEA has laid out a special Swedish Easter treat at its store in Dubai Festival City from Saturday April 3 to Friday April 16
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  • 3/24/2010 : Graeme Birch claims inaugural Al-Futtaim Golf Day

    Fifteen teams comprising of four players each participated at the inaugural Al-Futtaim Golf Day held on March 23 at Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai Festival City
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  • 3/24/2010 : Trading Enterprises announces launch of Honda Civic Type R in the UAE

    In what is certainly expected to get all car enthusiasts very excited, Trading Enterprises - Honda today announced the much awaited launch of the iconic Honda Civic Type R in the UAE
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  • 3/21/2010 : 60 tee off for Inaugural Al-Futtaim Golf Day at Al Badia

    More than 60 players have signed up for the inaugural Al-Futtaim Golf Day at Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai Festival City on March 23
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  • 3/11/2010 : Award winning Genesis 7.1f system debuts at Audissey

    Genesis 7.1f audio system, which recently won Consumer Electronics Association's glamour Best Design and Engineering Innovations award in Las Vegas made its debut at Audissey, the luxury audio boutique in Wafi Mall
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  • 3/3/2010 : Ingenuity to come alive during Car Art Festival at Dubai Festival City

    Wild imagination, creative skills and ingenious resources are in need once again to transform an automobile into a moving object of art during the second Dubai Car Art Festival
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  • 2/23/2010 : Arab Orient Insurance Company rebrands itself as Orient

    Arab Orient Insurance Company, a member of the Al-Futtaim group, today announced the rebranding of its corporate identity to Orient
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  • 2/16/2010 : Zhu Zhu Pets™ set to invade UAE

    World's hottest toys are exclusive to Toys "R" Us
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  • 2/14/2010 : Hertz UAE awarded Superbrands status

    Hertz UAE, the market-leading car rental company today announced it has been awarded Superbrand status for 2010, further enriching the company's established status as the number one choice for both business and leisure travellers in the country
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  • 2/9/2010 : Fun never stops at Dubai Festival City

    Festival Centre, the award winning shopping and leisure precinct of Dubai Festival City has lined up a splendid array of music, entertainment from world renowned artists and fabulous offers from over 450 leading retailers during the Dubai Shopping Festival
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  • 2/3/2010 : Al-Futtaim and Aldar break ground at Yas Island to launch construction for IKEA's flagship store in the Middle East

    IKEA UAE, part of Al-Futtaim group today announced it expects to serve nearly 1.3 million visitors in the first year of operations when the world's best known furniture and furnishing company opens for business on Yas Island
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  • 2/3/2010 : Al-Futtaim Automall announces exciting DSF offer

    Customers able to choose from three fabulous offers
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  • 1/24/2010 : Trading Enterprises and Abbarco Bike opens exclusive showroom for Honda Goldwing bikes

    Trading Enterprises - Honda, an Al-Futtaim group company, today announced the opening of an exclusive showroom for the legendary Honda Goldwing touring bikes in association with Abbarco Bike
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  • 1/18/2010 : Al-Futtaim to once again play leading role during DSF 2010

    Al-Futtaim has announced its support for the upcoming 15th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival as a key sponsor. The group, one of the region's largest family owned businesses, has sponsored DSF since its first edition in 1996
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  • 1/17/2010 : Monster Trucks to set hearts racing at Dubai Festival City

    For a turbo charged, auto crushing, rubber burning, heart thumping, breathe taking, ride of your life head to the Dubai Festival City and watch in awe as two Monster Trucks - go head-to-head at the first Monster Trucks Dubai event from January 28 to February 28
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  • 1/10/2010 : Global retailers make Festival Centre their first stop in Mideast expansion

    Twenty new stores open for business in last quarter of 2009
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  • 12/23/2009 : UAE safe drivers rewarded

    The annual Caltex Roadstar Contest completed its second tour of the UAE roads this month in the advanced luxury SUV, the Lexus RX350
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  • 12/22/2009 : Hertz UAE purchase indicates renewed consumer confidence

    Hertz UAE has today announced their decision to invest in updating their existing 600 strong fleet of Land Cruiser Prados following the recent launch of the fourth generation model
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  • 12/15/2009 : Lexus reveal stunning showcase of technological innovation at the 10th Dubai International Motor Show

    Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for the prestigious Lexus brand, today unveiled the world's leading luxury hybrid, the LS600h L and the new luxury off-road SUV, the GX460 at the Dubai International Motor Show
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  • 12/15/2009 : Al-Futtaim Motors Toyota announces new vehicles and expansion plans for 2010 at the Dubai International Motor Show

    Al-Futtaim Motors Toyota today reconfirmed its confidence in the UAE vehicle market with the unveiling of three new models at the 10th Dubai International Motor Show and news of expansion plans for 2010
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  • 12/15/2009 : Region gets first look at Honda's marvels during exclusive preview

    Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Trading Enterprises preview prototype Civic Type R, Civic 5-door and Accord Crosstour
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  • 12/10/2009 : Al-Futtaim Technologies wins CIO Top 20 Award

    Santosh Shetty of Al-Futtaim Technologies - Managed Services Division won regional honours when his contribution was adjudged by industry stalwarts as one of 20 best performances amongst the leaders of the IT departments in the Middle East delivering excellence through the use of information technology
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  • 11/24/2009 : Dubai Festival City unveils Eid District festivities

    Dubai Festival City has laid out an impressive spread of multi-cultural musical entertainment, magical aquatic shows, Arabian heritage events and hospitality tents as part of Eid Al Adha and National Day festivities
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  • 11/22/2009 : World famous Disney Princess show at Festival Centre during Eid

    Festival Centre Dubai Festival City has been accorded pride of place as the only venue outside the UK to host the Disney Princess Celebration
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  • 11/12/2009 : Al-Futtaim Wins HR Excellence Award at Regional Event

    Al-Futtaim won the HR Initiative of the Year award at the Middle East HR Summit Excellence Awards 2009 this week for combining the SAP-based Human Capital Management System and e-recruitment processes to create a world-class HR infrastructure
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  • 11/11/2009 : Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate announces Carrefour asHypermarket operator at Festival Centre

    Festival Centre to host Egypt's fifth Carrefour hypermarket
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  • 11/1/2009 : The All New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado takes refinement everywhere

    Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for Toyota in the UAE, today launched the all New Land Cruiser Prado, the fourth generation of the popular medium size SUV
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  • 10/28/2009 : Trading Enterprises launches special offer on Volvo

    Trading Enterprises – Volvo today announced the launch of a special promotion package, effectively putting one of the world’s safest cars into easy reach of its new customers
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  • 10/28/2009 : Arab Orient launches seven new life insurance products

    Arab Orient Insurance Company (AOIC), a member of the Al-Futtaim group, today launched its new range of seven life insurance products to give its customers a wide variety of options to meet their insurance needs.
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  • 10/15/2009 : Plug-Ins offers at Computer Shopper

    Ten daily prizes including computing, lifestyle and leisure products from global consumer electronics and technology giants will comprise the Power of 10 promotion at the Plug-Ins stand during Computer Shopper
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  • 10/13/2009 : Auto veteran Kass to lead Al-Futtaim's Honda dealership in the UAE

    Al-Futtaim today announced the appointment of industry veteran Mark Kass as managing director of its Honda operation in the UAE, where it has the exclusive distributorship for Honda cars, motorbikes, marine and power products
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  • 10/8/2009 : Egyptian bank consortium inks loan facility agreement for Cairo Festival City

    Al-Futtaim Commercial & Administrative Centers SAE - a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim - and a consortium of banks including HSBC Bank Egypt, CIB, AAIB, Banque Misr, Banque du Caire, Arab Bank plc and Misr Iran Development Bank signed in Cairo a Syndicated Senior Long Term Loan Facility for EGP 2 billion to finance the state-of-the-art retail precinct Festival Centre in Al-Futtaim's mega project Cairo Festival City
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  • 10/7/2009 : Plug-Ins celebrates Shopper with the Power of 10

    Consumer Electronics powerhouse salutes Microsoft Windows 7 global launch
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  • 9/29/2009 : Al-Futtaim Technologies named Best Systems Integrator at prestigious Network Middle East awards

    Al-Futtaim Technologies reaffirmed its market-leading status as the region's leading systems integrator when the Al-Futtaim group company won the Best Systems Integrator award at the prestigious Network Middle East Innovation Awards 2009 held in Dubai on Sunday night
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  • 9/25/2009 : Festival Centre attracts half a million visitors during EiD 2009

    Nearly half a million visitors from across the UAE and the Gulf thronged the award winning Festival Centre at Dubai Festival City during the first three days of Eid to be part of the magnificent Eid in Dubai 2009 celebrations
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  • 9/23/2009 : Al-Futtaim Motors win HINO Middle East parts distributor of the year trophy

    Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for HINO commercial vehicles in the UAE, is celebrating their latest award in recognition of the outstanding performance by the HINO parts division during 2008
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  • 9/17/2009 : Global retailers make Festival Centre their first stop in Mideast expansion

    Fourteen new stores open for business since the beginning of this summer
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  • 8/27/2009 : Al-Futtaim Motors confident of positive second half year sales

    Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for Toyota and Lexus in the UAE today announced strong sales performance during the first six months of 2009
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  • 8/10/2009 : Al-Futtaim Travel's Holiday Shop at Mall of the Emirates offers innovative holiday experiences

    Al-Futtaim Travel announced the launch of its Holiday Shop at the Mall of the Emirates
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  • 7/29/2009 : Plug-Ins congratulates suppliers for success during 2008

    Awards recognise outstanding achievements at annual event
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  • 7/22/2009 : Plug-Ins opens mobility store at Dubai Festival City

    Plug-Ins, Al-Futtaim’s multi-brand electronics and IT retailer today announced the opening of the Plug-Ins Mobility Store at Dubai Festival City
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  • 7/6/2009 : Stunning convertible joins the Lexus IS stable

    Al-Futtaim Motors launched the hardtop convertible version of the extremely successful IS300 sports sedan
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  • 7/15/2009 : Cairo Festival City's Festival Centre Wins Global Retail Award

    Cairo Festival City's Festival Centre Wins Global Retail Award
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  • 7/12/2009 : Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate announces completion of new building at Dubai Silicon Oasis

    Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate announces completion of new building at Dubai Silicon Oasis
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  • 7/12/2009 : Premium complimentary shuttle service offered to Dubai Festival City guests

    Premium complimentary shuttle service offered to Dubai Festival City guests
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  • 6/22/2009 : Al-Futtaim's appointment of IHG to manage Al Badia Golf Club consistent with group's long-term strategy

    Al-Futtaim today re-affirmed its satisfaction on the selection of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as managers and operators of the multi-million dirham Al Badia Golf Club at the award-winning Dubai Festival City
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  • 5/21/2009 : Toys "R" Us opens region's 13th outlet in Al Ain

    World's biggest family now gets bigger
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  • 5/20/2009 : High visitor turnout at Mega Deals

    More than 21,000 visitors from the UAE and the GCC countries have thronged Mega Deals @ Dubai Festival City since last week's launch of the ongoing 10-day automotive, consumer electronics and watches promotion at the award-winning Festival Centre, Dubai Festival City
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  • 4/22/2009 : World's first multi-brand high-end audio boutique launched in Dubai

    Audissey to redefine acoustics and listening pleasure
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  • 4/23/2009 : Al-Futtaim Engineering joins Build Safe UAE

    Al-Futtaim Engineering announced it has joined forces with Build Safe UAE to help raise awareness of health, safety and welfare of all construction industry stakeholders in the UAE.
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  • 4/13/2009 : Al-Futtaim Technologies wins contract to install Alcatel-Lucent IP Voice solution for Etisalat

    Al-Futtaim Technologies, one of the region’s leading systems integrators and a member of Al-Futtaim, announced it has won a major contract to implement Alcatel-Lucent IP Telephony and Unified Communication solution for Etisalat, the UAE’s leading telecommunications service provider
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  • 3/15/2009 : Festival Centre Celebrates

    Dubai Festival City's award winning Festival Centre celebrated its second anniversary this month
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  • 3/4/2009 : Azadea Group opens four outlets at Festival Centre

    Retail group to showcase global fashion brands and accessories
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  • 3/5/2009 : Plug-ins announces winners of successful DSF promotion

    Zaur Taghiyev, winner of the 'Double Your Money Everyday' campaign during Dubai Shopping Festival, receives his prize from Syed Rehan, Retail Projects Manager - Plug-ins
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  • 3/5/2009 : Introducing the most advanced SUV - the New Lexus RX350

    Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for Lexus in the UAE, today launched the most advanced luxury SUV, the new RX350. Featuring ground-breaking technology in design, innovation, driving performance, utility and safety, the new RX350 follows the principles of the L-finesse design philosophy, 'The Pursuit of Perfection.'
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  • 3/3/2009 : Trading Enterprises - Honda unveils world's first seaworthy Electric Boat in Dubai

    Trading Enterprises - Honda, an Al-Futtaim group company and exclusive distributor of Honda in the UAE, will showcase the world's first seaworthy electric boat at the Dubai International Boat Show which begins today thus bringing safe, environmental friendly yachting experience in the Middle East for the first time
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