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	Abu Mena, Egypt
		The ruins of Abu Mena, the City of St Menas, the greatest Christian place of pilgrimage in the East during the early medieval period and the largest Coptic town so far known, lies in the Mareotic Desert some 50mi/80km southwest of Alexandria, half way to the Wadi Natrun.
		This extensive site, known to the bedouin as Karm Abu Mina, the "Vineyard of St Menas", aroused wide international interest when it was discovered in 1905 by a German archeologist, Carl Maria Kaufmann, and since then has been extensively excavated and studied, with long interruptions, particularly during the two world wars.
		Seeing this as a sign from Heaven, the soldiers buried Menas at the place indicated whereupon 90 springs of water gushed out of the ground and gave rise to a variety of miracles.
	www.planetware.com /egypt/abu-mena-egy-nwr-abumen.htm (616 words)

	Mena shalaby's news
		Mena Shalaby, a new star & actress in Egypt with a cute face She is the daughter of the face Egyptian belly dancer Zizi Mustafa.
		Mena acted on three movies, one of them is released which is Al Saher by the director Radawan El Khasheef, she thinks working with The Egyptian actor, Muhamoud Abdel Elziz is one of the outstanding expriences in her life.
		Mena's favorite actors from Egypt in the past are Madiha Kamel, Hind Rostom, the famous Egyptian blonde in the history of Cinema, Shwikar & Mervat Ameen.
	www.menashalaby.8m.net (481 words)

	ST MENAS
		Mena was Egyptian by birth, of a Christian family.
		When Mena was assigned to go to Algeria, he resigned after three years to devote himself to Christ.
		When she went there, St. Mena appeared to her in a dream, and told her that his body was buried there.
	www.martyrsandsaints.org /main/era_of_martyrdom/04th_century/st_menas.htm (560 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Memphis, Egypt
		Ramesses II, Abu Simbel Ramesses II (also known as Ramesses the Great and alternatively transcribed as Ramses and Rameses) was an Egyptian pharaoh.
		Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
		Abu Mena is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Egypt immediately west of the Nile River delta.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Memphis,-Egypt (4407 words)

	albawaba.com middle east news information::Audi unleashes the new Q7 in Abu Dhabi
		Abu Dhabi became part of an elite group of cities that was among the first to launch the remarkable new Audi Q7 at an exclusive and high profile event hosted by Ali and Sons, Audi’s exclusive dealer in the capital.
		The grand unveiling at the Abu Dhabi Beach Rotana Hotel witnessed the gathering of more than 300 invited guests and some of Abu Dhabi’s well-known personalities, who were all eager to discover the unique features of the highly-anticipated vehicle.
		The Audi Q7 is available in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain from Ali and Sons, the exclusive distributors for Audi in the Emirate.
	www.menareport.com /en/business,Transport/198765 (789 words)

	Jordan State Security Court told journalists to not publish court hearings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In a scandalous move to curb press freedom in Jordan, the State Security Court's Chief, Lt. Colonel Tayel Raggad issued on 12 July 2000 a circular to the Jordanian press, through the Press and Publications Department, urging the newspapers to refrain from publishing court hearings and verdicts without authorisation from him personally.
		In a letter to the SS Court's Chief, Lt. Colonel Tayel Raggad, CMF MENA expressed its astonishment about this circular which contradicts the internationally recognised fundamental principle of open justice.
		The letter urged the SS Court's Chief to annul the circular and to respect the public right to be informed through the media which should enjoy its right to free access and publication of courts' hearings and verdicts.
	www.cmfmena.org /press_releases/jordan_state_security_court.htm (299 words)

	CHAPTER SEVEN
		Mena was born of Christian parents in the Third Century, in answer to a prayer which his mother addressed to an ikon of the Blessed Virgin.
		Mena was buried under the cottage floor where he had been born, beside the Lake of Mareotis.
		While she slept St. Mena appeared to her in a dream and told her that he was buried in that place.
	www.coptic.org /language/morton/7.html (14114 words)

	AMIDEAST, America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc.
		Abu Dhabi—the capital of the Emirates—is situated on a large island in the Arabian Gulf.
		It is one of the Gulf's newest cities and offers every advantage of urban living in a clean, modern environment.
		At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Abu Dhabi is a Middle East city that provides a combination of Emirati friendliness with the taste of both the East and the West.
	www.amideast.org /programs_services/elt/mli/abu_dhabi.htm (110 words)

	MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: ADNEC to promote ENVIRONMENT Expo in Paris
		ENVIRONMENT 2007, the fourth edition of the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region's leading environmental exhibition and conference is being promoted at Pollutec 2005, the international exhibition of environment equipment, technology and services, from November 29 to December 2, at Paris, France.
		MENA countries are expected to invest AED 16.5 to AED 22 billion ($4.5-$6 billion) annually on fresh water projects over the next 10 years.
		ADNOC & its Group of Companies are the Main Sponsors, and ADWEA (Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Total and Shell are Co-sponsors of the event.
	www.menafn.com /qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=116191 (587 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Travel \| Religious tourism as big business
		Consider the fabled city of Saint Mena (Abu Mina) on the northern edge of the Western Desert.
		Saint Mena was a soldier-saint who died a martyr's death in western Asia.
		The famed city written up by classical writers was thought to be legendary until, in 1961, the German Archaeological Institute excavated the area, under the direction of Peter Grossman, and discovered one of the largest and most ancient pilgrimage sites in the world.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2000/469/tr2.htm (1503 words)

	The Monastery at Abu Menas in Egypt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Built in the 3rd century, the monastery commemorates an Alexandrine soldier, Menas, who was an officer in Diocletian's army.
		Menas refused to kill any Christian after his army won.
		Legend has it that Menas' remains were brought back from Phrygia by camel and was buried were the animal refused to walk any more.
	www.touregypt.net /almenas.htm (147 words)

	UAE - The Official Web Site - News
		With a spate of recent raids against software pirates throughout the UAE, the Abu Dhabi authorities are once again showing their determination to act on intellectual property rights violations.
		Back late September, a commercial fraud and counterfeiting symposium in Abu Dhabi concluded that the GCC should draft a unified law to combat these twin perils, as well as developing a joint consumer protection law for the GCC states.
		Software piracy levels in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) rose from 56 per cent to 58 per cent in 2004, but the UAE recorded the lowest rate of 34 per cent, due to effective policing and enforcement of intellectual property laws.
	www.uaeinteract.com /news/?ID=249 (4639 words)

	Abu Dhabi Times
		Khaleej Times ABU DHABI - Mohammed Al Nuaimi was the sole survivor of the six UAE qualifiers in the opening day of the ITF B...
		Iraq's debt to the Arab League's main financial body grew to $410 million at the end of 2002 and was expecte...
		Khaleej Times ABU DHABI - Employees who are forced by their sponsors to do jobs other than that agreed upon in their labour...
	archive.wn.com /2004/01/27/1400/abudhabitimes (1087 words)

	Platinum Egypt Series I - Ancient Adventures
		The historical Mena House Oberoi, located at the foot of the Giza plateau with breathtaking view of the Pyramids.
		Breakfast, then drive to Memphis on the edge of the western desert, the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt.
		Upon arrival at the Abu Simbel Airport, you will be transferred to visit the great Temple of Ramesses II, hewn in rock, with four colossal seated statues of the kings in front of the entrance.
	www.ancientadventures.com /platinum_egypt_series_i.htm (1574 words)

	TWO NEW SITES INSCRIBED
		Built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria, this early Christian holy city has retained its church, baptistery, basilicas, and monasteries, as well as houses and workshops.
		Excess water is posing a serious threat of collapse to numerous buildings and they have had to be closed to the public.
		Abu Mena was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1979.
	www.unesco.org /bpi/eng/unescopress/2001/01-136e.shtml (460 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Sports \| Smoothing the way
		The ALPS meeting discussed the MENA region for the year 2004, the new training seminars to be held and the number of athletes that have joined the national programmes during the past three years.
		The 2004 MENA Games was also on the agenda as Special Olympics Tunisia agreed to host the Games that will take place from 8-12 October.
		Nibal Fatouni, MENA's initiatives manager, said the ALPS meeting had helped to prepare the athletes to represent MENA in the upcoming ALPS summit.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2003/657/sp4.htm (549 words)

	Abu Dhabi National Hotels nominated in 'Best Price Value Hotel' category \| Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Abu Dhabi National Hotels announces at its General Assembly for 2003 record total revenue of AED 1,049 billion and net profits of AED 210.3 million
		The MENA Travel Awards 2004 will be presented to recognise top industry organisations, which have shown skill, creativity, ingenuity and success in the Middle East and North Africa's growing travel industry.
		Abu Dhabi National Hotels was established more than 20 years ago and since then has grown in both size and diversity into a quality, broad-based Hotel, Tourism, Transport and Catering Group.
	www.ameinfo.com /38917.html (906 words)

	SIIAS@CSI - Medieval
		Archaeological excavations since 1900 have revealed that Abu Mena grew rapidly in the course of the fifth and sixth centuries.
		On either side of the saint's head is the Greek inscription `St. Menas.' Pilgrims used these flasks to contain oil from the lamp suspended above the saint's tomb, or to fill with water from a miraculous spring.
		Some flasks bear Greek inscriptions proclaiming the miraculous qualities of these liquids: `We recieve the blessing (eulogia) of St. Menas.' By means of these flasks and their hallowed contents, Byzantine pilgrims believed that St. Menas could continue to work miracles even after they had returned home.
	www.library.csi.cuny.edu /siias/medieval.html (1132 words)

	Online Articles from KeepMedia: Mena Report
		The foundation stone for Dh34 billion Dana Abu Dhabi real estate development project was laid earlier this week by Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs.
		Saudi authorities are reportedly planning to issue in the near future a nationwide building code for implementing safety and public health standards throughout the Kingdom in an attempt to standardize building systems.
		Abu Dhabi-headquartered Al Jaber PSC, one of the most prominent construction and development companies in the United Arab Emirates, is to build a signature resort on Saadiyat Island – the natural island lying 500 metres offshore the UAE capital city which is being transformed into an international tourism destination.
	keepmedia.net /pubs/MenaReport (1168 words)

	Issues facing the Arab common market
		In an interview with the Middle East News Agency (MENA), Abu Ismail said that the President's call for action will have a positive effect on the outcome of the meetings of the federation this round, which starts next Monday, which might be a turning point leading to the establishment of the Arab common market.
		Abu Ismail said that in spite of the fact that the population of the Arab world is around 380 million, inter-Arab trade accounts for a mere 8.5 per cent of total trade volume.
		According to Abu Ismail, in order that the Arab common market thrive in a healthy environment, "customs tariffs, taxation and fees imposed in January 1998, which are all obstacles to Arab economic cooperation, must all be abolished or reduced to their minimum."
	www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/030826/2003082629.html (940 words)

	VECO Engineering awarded major PMC contract in MENA Region
		Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) awarded a significant project management consultancy (PMC) contract to VECO Engineering, Abu Dhabi, an affiliate of VECO Canada Ltd., for Asab Gas Development Phase II project (AGD-II).
		GASCO is the operating company responsible for the processing of natural and associated gas in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
		Bechtel is executing the engineering and procurement work in their office in Houston, Texas, where VECO will work for approximately 18 months during this phase.
	www.veco.com /WhatsNew/0511_01.asp (351 words)

	IFC Middle East & North Africa - Selected MENA Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The main sponsors of CRSHC are the Egyptian Finance Company (EFC), a private sector venture capital company, in association with the Egyptian Tourism Investment Company, a specialized investment fund established a nd managed by EFC in 1992, and ASD.
		AndrÈ Hovaguimian, Director of IFC's Central Asia, Middle East, and North Africa Department, said that "as the first large-scale integrated tourism development project in the country, Ras Abu Soma is expected to contribute significantly to the expansion of Egypt's tourism sector and be a model for other projects, especially in terms of sound environmental management.
		IFC is the private sector arm of the World Bank Group and the largest multilateral source of financing for private sector projects in developing countries.
	www.ifc.org /ifcext/mena.nsf/Content/SelectedPR?OpenDocument&UNID=C772264B156C8FA485256962005D0066 (310 words)

	Abu Mena
		Abu Mena is one of the oldest Christian sites in Egypt (4th to 7th century A.D.).
		The church, baptistery, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monasteries, houses and workshops in this early Christian holy city of Abu Mena were built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria.
		The site was placed on the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) World Heritage List in 1979, and is very close to the new Monastery of St. Mina in Mariut (about 1 Km).
	www.stmina-monastery.org /abu_mena.htm (121 words)

	MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network
		Abu Dhabi Securities Market Daily Briefing (Sep 17) (size: 66 KB)
		Abu Dhabi Securities Market Daily Briefing (Sep 13) (size: 67 KB)
		Abu Dhabi Securities Market Daily Briefing (Sep 11) (size: 67 KB)
	www.menafn.com /rc_more_research.asp?cid=7&pid=5 (359 words)

	National Bank of Abu Dhabi to host Chief Risk Officers' Forum \| National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD)
		National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) is hosting the next MENA Chief Risk Officers' (CRO) Forum.
		Sakit Al Jundi, GMandCRO, NBAD explained that MENA CRO Forum members are very supportive of the adoption of the New Basel Accord in MENA jurisdictions, as they believe this regulation will promote better and more sophisticated risk management practices in the region as well as contribute to preserve the stability of local financial markets.
		He also said that the MENA CRO conference provides a useful platform to discuss matters of common interest and consistent regional approach, which will not only be very helpful in a practical sense to banks today, but will facilitate greater economic integration of the region in the future.
	www.ameinfo.com /81284.html (578 words)

	VECO: WHAT'S NEW
		Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) recently awarded VECO two major contracts for the provision of Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services at the NEAD - Phase 1 and Bab Field Developments.
		The Projects will be executed over a 3- to 4-year period, with commissioning and start-up planned for 4th quarter 2005.
		"We are particularly proud of these awards," said Fadi Abbosh, General Manager, VECO MENA Region, Abu Dhabi, "not only because in combination they represent one of the largest PMC contracts awarded recently in the Region, but also because they were won in competition with a number of leading international consultancy and project management firms.
	www.veco.com /WhatsNew/0202_02.asp (345 words)

	Egypt Travel — Egypt Tours — Egypt Vacations — Egypt Holidays
		We will also visit the famous Mena Papyrus Gallery Institute, where we will see how hand made copies of old Egyptian art showing the tombs and temples are made.
		The rest of the day is for you to relax and help recover from any jet lag you may still have or you can take a desert horseback ride or do some shopping.
		Consecrated to Horus, it is the embodiment of the principle of the Resurrection.
	www.egypttravel.com.au /egyptvacations.htm (6296 words)

	Abu Mena - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		Abu Mena - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		"Abu Mena" was added to Unesco's World Heritage List in 1979
		Abu Mena is not an easy place to visit.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/abumena.html (214 words)

	Africa - Egypt Abu Simbel by air - Goway Travel Experiences
		The great temple of Abu Simbel is reached by a short flight from Aswan and is dedicated to the glory of Pharaoh Ramses II.
		You can visit Abu Simbel by taking an excursion from Aswan.
		The tour departs daily early in the morning and returns to Aswan in time to catch your flight to Cairo or board your Nile Cruise ship.
	www.goway.com /africa/egypt/egypt_more.html (185 words)

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