Last month, on the outskirts of Rabat, the department of investment (DI) held its annual investment conference ‘The Fundamentals of Investment’ with a particular focus on human resources. During the …
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Egypt and Turkey have put the finishing touches on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is expected not only to open up new markets for Egyptian business but also boost …
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While public awareness of the dangers of global warming still has a long way to go in the Middle East, it is beginning to be taken increasingly seriously. Recent interest …
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It has been a busy few weeks for Kuwait’s telecommunications sector, with the country’s existing mobile phone network operators announcing ambitious expansion plans overseas, while facing the prospect of a …
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As is the case with most of the states in the Gulf region, Oman is actively working to broaden the base of its economy and to provide employment opportunities to …
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Despite the market volatility throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) has experienced overall growth of 12% in 2006. In a report issued in August, …
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On December 16, Amr al-Dabbagh, the governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) discussed how the kingdom’s ambitious economic cities projects would break new ground in the integration …
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After much speculation, two private airline licenses have been awarded, heralding the beginning of a new era for aviation in Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Economic Council, which is personally headed …
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In the Middle East’s market for executive travel, business jets have a well-established presence. Another segment of privileged transportation, one with underused potential, is the market for helicopters. Demand drivers …
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Nissan cars once again topped the regional sales charts. That the brand was able to do this in Lebanon was down to the energy of local agent Rymco, which achieved …