Iraqi aviation industry takes off
In light of Iraq’s complicated political and security climate, even the most optimistic could not expect Baghdad International Airport to...
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Dubai's new airport to launch passenger services on October 27
Dubai's new international airport, which started cargo operations in 2010, will open its long-delayed passenger terminal on October 27 with...
GCC banks outperform international banks
Middle East banking revenues continued to grow at single digit rates in 2012 with a 6.9 percent increase, while profits...
Mobile phone penetration in Jordan projected to reach 200%
With mobile penetration in Jordan reaching 140% by the end of 2012, a local research and consulting company said there...
Oman's first sugar plant at Sohar Port
Construction work on the Sultanate's first sugar refinery project is slated to shortly commence at the Port of Sohar, according...
Qatar to boost government spending by 18 percent
Qatar plans to boost government spending by 18 percent to 210.6 billion riyals ($57.8 billion) in the 2013-14 fiscal year...
Qatar drives GCC exports to the UK
Qatar has been the most active GCC investor in the UK in recent years, and has rapidly built up a...
Oman reaps benefits of insightful economic plans
While addressing the Shura Council recently, Ali Bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Minister of Commerce and Industry, informed members that the...
QGBC and QU highlight women’s role in Qatar’s thriving construction industry
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, focused on the vital...
Kuwait's Agility sees $80 million revenue from Iraq contract
Kuwaiti logistics firm Agility said it would book close to $80 million in revenues from a three-year contract which it...
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