GCC insurance industry growing
The GCC insurance industry is expected to be worth $28 billion (Dh102.7 billion) by the end of 2015, and $40...
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Lebanon has 19th highest level of gold reserves globally
According to the latest figures released by the World Gold Council, official gold holdings in Lebanon stood at 286.8 tons...
Oman’s oil reserves estimated at 50 billion barrels
Oman's potential oil reserves are estimated at 50 billion barrels, of which 5 billion barrels are ready for production, according...
Saudi Arabia's petrochemicals sector facing greater competition
Rising competition and the threat of higher costs at home could see Saudi Arabia’s petrochemicals industry come under increased pressure....
Saudi telecom market expands as demand increases
Saudi Arabia's telecoms regulator, the CITC ( Communications and Information Technology Commission ), has taken a firm stand to ensure...
High-rise buildings fuel GCC demand for glass products
The GCC glass industry is witnessing a period of unprecedented growth driven by a significant acceleration in new construction and...
Saudi economic momentum remains intact
Saudi Arabia is maintaining its healthy underlying economic momentum, according to Jadwa Investment. Net income of listed companies in Saudi...
Remittances by expats in Qatar reach $9 billion in six months
Remittances by expatriates are estimated to have reached QR33bn ($9 billion) during the first six months of 2013, say analysts...
Saudi king lays groundwork for $21.7 billion SABIC projects
The huge developmental projects launched and laid foundation stones by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah included SR81.44...
Jordan: ICT jobs and training mismatch
Despite the advanced integration of technology into Jordan’s educational system and a high level of computer penetration in homes, employers...
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