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Noozz is proud to announce the signing of its latest partnership deal with the Union of Arab Banks (UAB).

The partnership promises to further concrete Noozz’s position within the global Arab Business Community while providing UAB with an opportunity to promote their work to an international audience. UAB and Noozz are both dedicated to the goal of assisting the development and promotion of the global Arab Banking Community and believe this partnership will be a valuable asset in this task.

The UAB seeks to foster cooperation between its members in order develop the role of the Arab banking and financial sector in Arab countries. The Union is seeking to be the main and true support for the Arab common economic practice, and the corner stone in the process of building and developing banking cooperation for the benefit of economic, financial, and banking development in the Arab world.
 
It comprises more than 300 financial and banking institutions, representing the major and biggest Arab banks. This makes the Union the largest banking and financial consortium in the region and a true representative of the Arab banking community.

Noozz, a leading emerging markets online business information service, has launched two new products providing critical data on thousands of Middle Eastern companies and projects.

Noozz Company Intelligence is a free and unique database featuring thousands of profiles of leading Middle Eastern companies. A crucial tool for anyone doing business in the region, it features overviews, company financials, stock data, analyst recommendations and a fast-expanding contact base of key individuals and dealmakers. In countries where researching corporate information can be a time-consuming and arduous process, Company Intelligence offers quick and easy access to a constantly-refreshed warehouse of data on the most important organisation in the Middle East.

Noozz Project Intelligence offers businesses a fast-track to competing for a vast range of opportunities across the Middle East. The database contains crucial information about trillions of dollars worth of existing and future projects of all sizes, from all the major industries. Project data is constantly updated by researchers on the ground and sits alongside relevant news, research and commentary. This wealth of data, combined with interactive analysis and reporting tools, enables users to stay ahead of their competitors in winning new business.

As part of its product development programme Noozz has also updated its homepage and is telling its clients they can expect to see more positive changes and additions in the coming months.
 
In a region where information gathering can be a lengthy and expensive process, with results often questionable, Noozz offers businesses a cost-effective way of accessing reliable news, accurate research and meaningful analysis in addition to company and project intelligence.

For more information regarding Noozz Company Intelligence or Noozz Project Intelligence, head to www.noozz.com/ourproducts.aspx, or contact us directly on +44 (0) 20 7259 9000 or by email at sales@noozz.com.

Noozz is pleased to announce the launch of Noozz Oman, its 8th country portal.

Our latest launch provides critical insight into the changes and growth taking place in one of the GCC's smaller member states. As Oman's economic diversification gathers pace, and the emirate attempts to lessen its dependence on oil and gas, it is sure to play a larger role in both the local and regional economies. We are proud to be able to offer unparalelled access to the opportunities Oman offers to business people both in Oman, and further afield.

For more information on the Oman Country Portal, head to www.noozz.com/oman, or contact us directly on +44 (0) 20 7259 9000 or by email at sales@noozz.com.

December 2007
Noozz Launches New Emerging Markets Analysis Service

Noozz has announced the launch of a new must-have emerging markets analysis service,exclusive to its country portals.

Noozz Analysis provides succinct and up-to-the-minute executive briefings on key sectors such as energy, finance, infrastructure, and real estate, offering expert analysis and action-oriented advice that business leaders can use in critical decision-making.

A rapidly expanding network of correspondents, contributors and guest authors provide analysis of breaking news stories and expose the key business trends behind the headlines. Noozz Analysis will also feature exclusive interviews with leading business leaders and industry analysts on a regular basis.

Heading up Noozz Analysis is a newly appointed managing editor, Tony Glover. Tony Glover has many years’ experience both as an online and offline editor and has contributed regularly to publications including Time Magazine, The Financial Times, Institutional Investor, The Sunday Telegraph and The Independent on Sunday .

To read more about Tony Glover and the rest of the Noozz Analysis team please go to http://www.noozz.com/bios/analysis.aspx.

Talking about the launch Noozz managing editor Tony Glover said: “Our growing emphasis on original content is intended to shape Noozz.com into a one-stop must-read information source all about our world’s emerging markets and how they interact within the global economy. It is our mission to help subscribers profit from the world’s most exciting commercial opportunities. So they can know, right now, what they need to know.”

Noozz is pleased to announce the launch of Noozz Bahrain, its 7th country portal.

It is an exciting time for Bahrain, the Middle East's foremost financial hub. We are proud to be able to contribute to its continued growth and development by bringing the opportunities it offers closer to business people and investors, both in Bahrain, and further afield.

For more information on the Bahrain Country Portal, head to www.noozz.com/bahrain, or contact us directly on +44 20 7259 9000 or by email at sales@noozz.com

February 2007
Club D’Affaires Franco-Egyptien Signs Agreement

Noozz is proud to announce its new relationship with the Club D’Affaires Franco-Egyptien (C.A.F.E.) in Cairo.

The French – Egyptian business association was founded in 1992 on the initiative of a group of Egyptian and French businessmen who wanted to join forces in promoting the ties between their business communities, and their relations with the Egyptian authorities.

The chief objective of the organisation is to provide services to its members, and the business community in general, in order to increase their profitability and competitiveness.

Michael Ward, Chairman and CEO of Noozz commented: “Our joint aim to promote business, both with and within Egypt, makes C.A.F.E. a natural partner of Noozz. We look forward to assisting C.A.F.E. in achieving its goals and contributing to the continuedgrowth and development of the Egyptian market.”

For more information about how C.A.F.E. can help your business, please visit C.A.F.E.’swebsite at: http://www.cafe-egypt.org/.

October 2006
Egypt Invest 2006 Noozz Near You - November 1st & 2nd, Cairo - Egypt

Come and meet Noozz at this year’s Egypt Invest conference at the Intercontinental Citystars Cairo.

Regular readers of Noozz Editorial will remember the recent Q&A session that Noozz carried out with Raymond Cahill, Chairman of IEP, the organisers of Egypt Invest. The chief aim of Egypt Invest is to encourage investment in Egypt, an aim which is not far removed from that of Noozz, to bring the opportunities offered by Egypt to business people and investors wherever they may be located.

We warmly invite you to stop by at our stand in the Investment Village and meet our new Egypt Team. Headed by Karim Atalla, they will be able to answerany questions you may have about our products and services.

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September 2006

Noozz is proud to launch an exciting new feature within its country portals – NoozzVIEW

NoozzVIEW will feature daily commentary and analysis on the key political and economic happenings within the Middle East. Focusing on both individual markets, and the region as a whole, NoozzVIEW seeks to address and discussthe wider issues affecting the region’s business and economic climate.

The launch of NoozzVIEW also heralds the arrival of two new Noozz team members – Christopher Walker and Derek Brown.

Christopher Walker spent most of his 33 year career with The Times covering the Middle East and greater Arab world. He was Middle East correspondent based in Jerusalem from 1979 to 1985 and again from 1994 to 1999. From 1994 to 1999 he covered East Africa and the Arab world from Cairo. From 1985 to 1988 he was Moscow correspondent and was Northern Ireland correspondent, in Belfast, both at the height of the troubles from 1974 to 1979 and again from 1999 to 2002. Christopher is now based in London where he continues to focus upon Middle East affairs, providing commentary and analysis for both Sky Television and the British Forces Broadcasting Service.

Derek Brown wrote for The Guardian for 32 years. From 1993 to 1997 he was their Middle East correspondent based in Jerusalem. He started his career with The Guardian as Northern Ireland correspondent based in Belfast from 1972 to 1977. From 1983 to 1987 he was Europe Correspondent, based in Brussels and from 1987 to 1993 South East Asia correspondent based in New Delhi. As well as writing for Noozz, Derek also produces a column for The Guardian Weekly which focuses on UK affairs.

Michael Ward, Noozz Chairman and CEO commented on the new feature saying “We feel very excited and extremely privileged to be joined by two such distinguished journalists. They have enormous knowledge of the Middle East and other emerging markets. That they are willing to join the Noozz team is testament indeed to the quality and reputation of our product. I hope our subscribers will find their column interesting and thought provoking."

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Thursday, 21 September 2006
Veteran broadsheet foreign correspondents Christopher Walker and Derek Brown have been recruited to provide daily commentary for new Middles East financialnews service Noozz.com." Read

July 2006
Noozz Launches Powerful New Search Functionality

Noozz.com Ltd, a leading provider of business information and support services focused on emerging markets, today launched a powerful new search functionality driven by Fast Search and Transfer™ (FAST™), the leading global developer of enterprise search technologies.
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May 2006
Qatar Portal Launched 15th May 2006

Continuing its growth in coverage of emerging markets, Noozz has announced the launch of its Qatar Country Portal. The new portal represents the most comprehensive and cost effective way of obtaining business, political and economic information on Qatar.

For more information on the Qatar Country Portal, or any other Noozz.com country portal head to the home page and click on the relevant flag, or contact us directly on +44 20 7259 9000 or by email at sales@noozz.com.

May 2006
Strategic Alliance Benefitting Members Unveiled During IMA 2006 Dubai Conference

Noozz.com, the leading provider of premium business information on emerging markets, and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), the world’s leading association for management accounting and finance professionals, have partnered together to provide access to Noozz to the IMA’sgrowing international membership.

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May 2006
ICC and Noozz.com Ltd launch first Information portal covering the Saudi Economy

In May 2006, an agreement was signed between Noozz and the International Chamber of Commerce to provide Noozz services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A press conference, attended by local and international press, was held to mark thisevent.

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Asharq Alawsat - Leading Arabic International Daily.
English Translation -Provided by Noozz.

April 2006

What do Cadbury Schweppes, General Motors, BMW, and the governments of France, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have in common? When it comes to news about emerging markets, each of them turns to Noozz.com, a comprehensive information supplierand news service.

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Source: www.infotoday.com

February 2006
Kuwait Portal Launched 1st February 2006

Continuing its growth in coverage of emerging markets, Noozz has announced the launch of its Kuwait Country Portal. The new portal represents the most comprehensive and cost effective way of obtaining business, political and economic information on Kuwait.

For more information on the Kuwait Country Portal, or any other Noozz.com country portal head to the home page and click on the relevant flag, or contact us directly on +44 20 7259 9000 or by email at sales@noozz.com.

January 2006
Noozz Announced the Appointment of Richard P. Ream to the Position of President, Noozz America

Noozz today announced the appointment of Richard P. Ream to the newly – created position of President, Noozz America. Mr. Ream has also joined the Executive Board of Noozz with immediate effect.

Mr. Ream has had a long involvement with the Information Industry, including serving eight years as Vice president of Worldwide Sales & services for Dialog, now a key business unit of Thomson. Michael Ward, Chairman of Noozz noted that “Mr. Ream’s substantial expertise in on-line services, combined with a deep background in sales and marketing within the computer, training technology and publishing industries will provide a strong base for developing Noozz America.”

Mr. Ream began his career with IBM, holds a bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College and has completed graduate work at Harvard, University of Michigan,and the California Institute of Technology.

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October 2005
Nile Hilton and Noozz.com launch an exciting new Egypt information service

With the welfare and comfort of the business traveler foremost in mind the Nile Hilton is now offering a brand new service to its guests which fully meets their information needs. Nile Hilton guests can now gain complimentary access to the Noozz Egypt country portal. This will allow Nile Hilton guests to reach key news and information relevant to Egyptian business, politics and financial markets from the comfort of their hotel.

Noozz, the world’s leading provider of business information on the emerging markets of the Middle East, is targeted at businessmen and corporations looking to do business in the region. Noozz.com offers decision makers a powerful blend of news, market research and business services ‘under one roof’. With content providers including Reuters, the Economist Intelligence Unit, Business Monitor International, Moreover Technologies, Thomson, as well as its own team of journalists and researchers, Noozz has ensured it is the mostcomprehensive service of its kind.

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September 2005
Noozz Egypt - Nile TV International

Play Now: High Speed Dial Up

About the Video:

During a recent breakfast held by Noozz in Cairo, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Goueli, Secretary General of the CAEU, spoke on the importance of the Noozz Egypt service. He emphasised the positive influence information such as this has on attracting foreign investment into a growing economy.

Other speakers noted on the quality and breadth of the non-biased information available on Noozz, which is an integral part in making business decisions in emerging markets.

The Noozz Egypt service will continue to be improved, further establishing itself as "the leader" in business news and research. Mr. Michael Ward, Chairman and Chief Executive of Noozz.com and its founder, stated Noozz intention to continue in expanding its coverage of the Middle East.

SPEAKER:
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Goueli
Secretary General
Council of Arab Economic Unity

SPEAKER:
Dr. Mona Zaki
CEO
Global Strategic Consultants

SPEAKER:
Mr. Michael Ward
Chairman and Chief Executive
Noozz.com

Notes on Video:
Length of Video 6:35:56.
High Speed approx 30MB
Dial Up approx 7MB