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SG Expects that Issues of Elderly will be Discussed by Task Forces in 1st D-8 Working Group on Health Tourism

Istanbul, Turkey, February 17, 2009

The growth of the older population is not without issues that impact society and nursing practice. One of the major issues discussed frequently in society includes the need for more health care for older adults. Older adults, although living longer, ...

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Malaysia’s AirAsia X to Expand Routes Amid Economic Crunch

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 07, 2009

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X said it can weather the storm of a sharply deteriorating global economy and is hiring pilots to expand its routes to China, India, South Korea and Japan. Chief Executive Azran Osman Rani told AFP that ...

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Indonesian Flag Carrier Garuda to Expand International Routes

Jakarta, Indonesia, January 07, 2009

As most international airlines head into the red, slashing routes and spending, flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has revealed plans to fly new routes and expand its business. On Wednesday, the airline announced it would open 16 new flight routes this ...

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D-8 and Turkish Airlines to Work on “Down-to-Earth” Programs

Istanbul, Turkey, December 27, 2008

Impressed with the excellent performance of the Turkish flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), yesterday D-8 Secretary General, Dipo Alam, paid a courtesy visit to THY headquarters in Istanbul to enrich a deeper understanding as well as to discuss ways on ...

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D-8 Airlines Need to Learn from THY Success Stories

Istanbul, Turkey, December 24, 2008

The world today is in the throes of a global crisis that began in the financial markets, writes Turkish flag carrier publication, SKYLINE recently. The aviation sector too is adversely affected by the crisis and is experiencing hard times. The ...

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Nigeria: Fed Govt Increases Railways Allocation By 100 Percent

Lagos, Nigeria, December 20, 2008

Nigerian Minister of Transport, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has announced a 100 per cent increase of capital allocation to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to ensure effective service delivery. Alison-Madueke disclosed this at the flag-off of the second phase of the ...

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Turkey Sees Giant Leap in the Aviation Industry

Istanbul, Turkey, December 16, 2008

Turkish PM Tayyip Erdoğan, French Transport Minister Dominique Bussereau and German Minister of State for Europe Günter Gloser attended the signing ceremony of the Airbus-TAI contract to produce ailerons for the A350 aircraft earlier this month. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ...

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‘Zak Garmentech Bangladesh’ tradeshow to begin in January 09

Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 03, 2008

The 8th international Garment & Allied Machinery and Accessories trade show is going to be held on 13-16 January 2009 at Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre Dhaka. Zakaria trade and fair international of Bangladesh and Zak Trade Fairs & Exhibitions ...

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Islamic Finance Showing Evolution And Strong Growth, Malaysia Says

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 28, 2008

Islamic finance has continued to demonstrate its evolution and strong growth during the challenging international financial environment, Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said Tuesday. “Islamic finance has now become a new vehicle contributing to increasing ...

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No Crisis for Turkish Gold: Potential for D-8 Cooperation

Istanbul, Turkey, November 28, 2008

Jeremy Charles, the global head of precious metals for HSBC, spoke with the Turkish English Newspaper, Today’s Zaman, briefly about the status of the gold market ahead of the Active ACADEMY 1st International Gold Summit being held today in İstanbul. ...

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