Holcim Liban declares net profits of $9.1 million
Holcim Liban, one of Lebanon’s leading cement producers, declared net profits of US$ 9.1 million in the first half of...
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Investment Development Authority of Lebanon processes 11 projects
The Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL) indicated that it has processed 11 projects in Lebanon in the first nine...
Abu Dhabi trade increasing exponentially
Following the significant increase in non-oil merchandise trade in 2011, market participants in the local transport and logistics sector appear...
Samsung Engineering wins Aramco lubricants JV expansion
South Korean group Samsung Engineering is to double the capacity of a Luberef oil lubricants refinery in Yanbu that is...
Stocks of Lebanese banks are most attractive in MENA region
Regional investment bank EFG Hermes indicated that the share prices of the three largest listed Lebanese banks are currently the...
Saudi automotive sector to hit $7 billion
The Saudi automotive industry is projected to reach around SR26 billion ($7 billion) in the coming years, industry experts said....
Saudi franchising sector most promising in Mideast
Franchising is positioned for explosive growth in countries scattered throughout the Middle East, Francorp said in a report, with new...
Qatar attracting top bankers
Qatar is luring high-profile bankers away from foreign firms by offering better pay and prospects, as the cash-rich Gulf state...
Economy to perform well in Jordan
Officials remain confident of solid economic growth this year, although there are concerns that domestic and regional unrest will leave...
S&P: Qatar’s lending growth outlook remains strong
According to Standard and Poor’s (S&P), the outlook for lending growth remains healthy for Qatari banks. In parallel, that of...
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