Beirut Chamber of Commerce launches fund in support of entrepreneurs and SMEs
The Beirut & Mount Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (CCIB) launched a seed capital, development and orientation fund...
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Banque Libano-Francaise to open a branch in Baghdad
In order to implement its expansion strategy outside of Lebanon, Banque Libano-Francaise (BLF) announced the opening of its first branch...
Brazilian Trade Mission to UAE starts on February 20
Importers and trading companies from the UAE who are taking part in the hosted buyer’s program, which is being held...
Value of global gold demand hits record high of $236 billion in 2012
In value terms, gold demand in 2012 was $236.4 billion, an all-time high, the World Gold Council reported in its...
Saudi-Turkish trade increases by 20% to $8 billion in 2012
Trade between Saudi Arabia and Turkey rose 20 percent to over $ 8 billion (SR 30 billion) in 2012 compared...
Jordan's pharmaceutical exports increase by 20%
Jordan's pharmaceutical exports increased in 2012 by 20 per cent, despite regional conditions and other difficulties facing the industry. According...
$100 million fund set up for financing feature films in Qatar
A new $100 million fund has been setup by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) in Qatar to launch new movie...
Road sensors to give a fillip to traffic studies in Qatar
The WaveTraf sensor, locally designed and developed by Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC), is expected to give a fillip to...
Iraq bought 24.1 tons of gold last year
International Gold Council disclosed a report that Iraq bought 24.1 tons of gold during 2012, according to news published by...
Mobile number portability (MNP) makes its long-awaited debut in Qatar
The introduction of mobile number portability (MNP) in Qatar, a move the industry regulator says will boost competition, may indeed...
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