Italy intends to be Iran’s leading trading partner
Italy intends to elevate its rank among Iran’s leading trading partners in the world from ninth to first, said Italian...
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Islamic finance holds promise for Dubai
Increasing consumer awareness and growing demand for retail products are set to drive activity in Dubai’s Islamic financial services (IFS)...
Iran and Russia sign $1.27 billion train line deal
Iran and Russia have signed an €1.2 billion ($1.27 billion) to electrify a train line, linking north-central Iran to the...
Full foreign ownership of retail and wholesale businesses in Saudi Arabia
New regulations are set to expand international investor access to Saudi Arabia next year, when a landmark move allowing full...
Bahrain ramps up energy spending
Against a backdrop of weaker hydrocarbons prices, Bahrain is stepping up counter-cyclical downstream investments aimed at boosting energy and economic...
IMF: Qatar’s GDP to grow 4.5% in 2015
Qatar’s economy will post growth of 4.5 per cent in 2015, up from 4 per cent last year, the managing...
Government initiatives underpin ICT growth in Oman
A range of government initiatives are driving ICT adoption in Oman, as the sultanate works to connect all homes and...
Buses to cut travel times in and around Amman
Renewed work on a bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Amman marks a positive development for Jordan, promising improved connectivity...
Bahrain to invest over $800 million in aviation projects
Large-scale investment in Bahrain’s infrastructure is under way to increase passenger-handling capacity at the country’s international airport, alongside efforts to...
Qatar and UAE richest countries in the Middle East
Qatar and UAE are the two richest nations in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, with the average...
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