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Intertek

Intertek, the specialist in inspection services and export assistance, informs the companies working with Saudi Arabia of a recent update regarding product classification by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)., more particularly concerning cosmetic products. SFDA has also published a classification guideline which is currently in the draft stage and is available on their website for public review and comment. Intertek anticipates the final version of the guideline will be released during the summer.

Intertek also informs the business community of a most important new import regulation in Algeria. Starting from July 1st, labels of imported products indeed have to mention the name of the importer. The coordinates of the importer should correspond to the name mentioned on the invoice, the letter of credit and the trade register.

More information on these new rules are available on www.intertek.com

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways has been named “Airline of the Year” at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards 2011 for its outstanding inflight product and operational excellence.

Through the prestigious award, Qatar Airways’ global ranking among more than 200 international airlines rose to the world’s top position – up from third spot last year – further cementing its stature as a world leading airline.

Qatar Airways beat stiff competition from four Asian carriers in the category to clinch the honour in front of global aviation industry executives.

The awards are selected by the airline’s most important audience – its customers. More than 18 million passengers worldwide were polled during the annual Skytrax awards.

Qatar Airways, which remains one of a select-few carriers with a Skytrax Five Star ranking for service excellence, also claimed the “Best Middle East Airline” for the sixth consecutive year, emphasising the airline’s competitiveness and dominance in a region boasting several world-class airlines.

The airline furthermore received the accolade “Best First Class Lounge” for its Premium Terminal at the carrier’s Doha hub, cementing its stature as a world class luxury facility for passengers to unwind and relax before their flight.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said the awards were a fantastic achievement, honouring many aspects of the airline, in which it had excelled in different areas, including its inflight product, onboard service, environmental leadership and overall operations in the air and on the ground.

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