Iran can attract $70 billion in petrochemical projects
A new report released by a global research and consultancy group revealed that Iran is capable of attracting US$70bn worth...
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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...
Mena printing market on track to hit $26 billion
The total printing revenues in the Mena region were $17.6 billion in 2012 and are forecast to grow 7.2 per...
Healthy prospects for Egypt’s chemicals and plastics sector
Egypt’s chemicals and plastics sector is becoming an increasingly important contributor to industrial output and exports. With demand being driven...
Iran is hoping for a shopping revolution as Western-style consumerism takes over
The traditional bazaar has long been the place to shop in Iran but despite years of sanctions a new generation...
GCC fertilizer industry more than doubles in 10 years
With a production capacity of 40.9 million tons, the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) fertilizer capacity has grown by 102 per...
Dubai comes out ahead in Iran deal
Iran’s recent deal with world powers is expected to create a raft of trade and investment opportunities for Dubai, widely...
Iran carpet industry seeks revival with lifting of sanctions
Iran's famed carpet weavers are busy at work following the country's historic nuclear deal with world powers, anticipating a boost...
Egypt inaugurates Suez Canal expansion
Taking a year to complete and costing over $8 billion, the project widens and deepens part of the canal to...
Retail in the GCC: The growth of shopping malls
Never through the year is the significance of malls in the GCC as clearly highlighted as it is during the...
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