Middle East Business News

Ezdan set to meet housing demand in Qatar

Excerpts of the interview: Q. How do you evaluate the situation in the real estate sector in the country right now? Q. You have recently opened up bookings for Ezdan Village 3 project in Al Wakra_ A. Yes, smaller flats, which...

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No damage in Saudi Arabia-Bahrain causeway

King Fahd Causeway, the bridge that links the Kingdom to Bahrain, has not partially collapsed as reported on some Internet sites, said Badr Al-Otaishan, the causeway's director general. "The reports circulated by these sites...

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Omani riyal to remain dollar-pegged

Oman Central Bank announced that it will keep the Sultanate's currency pegged to the US dollar and there are no plans for a basket of currencies instead, Reuters reported. The central bank's Executive President, Hamood Sangour...

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Q and A with Manor's John Booth

Q. What have your emotions been like in Macau this weekend - because the next race you will be a team principal at will be the Bahrain Grand Prix in March? Going to a race with ten friends, even if they do work with me,...

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Qatar's Barwa plans internal restructuring by next year

Barwa is planning internal restructuring during the beginning of next year as part of the company's new growth phase. This was disclosed by Barwa executive board after a meeting held on Wednesday. The meeting was headed by...

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National Bank of Oman wins Corporate Governance Award

National Bank of Oman has won the 'Regional Bank Corporate Governance Award', for the second consecutive year, in recognition of its best practices. ... F1 drives up traffic growth at Abu Dhabi Intl Airport, Khaleej Times...

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Jordan- Internet users reach 28% in first three quarters

Internet penetration in Jordan reached 28 per cent during the first nine months of 2009, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC). TRC Chief Commissioner Ahmad Hiyasat said the number of Internet users in...

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Jordan- Jewellers Association warns citizens all that glitters is not gold

The Jewellers Association has urged against the purchase of gold jewellery from unlicensed dealers in order to curb the sale of fake gold. The group recently issued a statement warning against the practice after receiving...

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Qatar Telecom's Indosat completes two major projects

The PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation Tbk (Indosat), in which Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has purchased a majority stake of $1.8bn, announced the successful completion of its two major telecommunications infrastructure projects will...

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Iraq- Ninewa to plant wheat, barley

The head of the agriculture department in Ninewa said that a plan to grow wheat and barley in the province has been launched, adding that agricultural equipment has been distributed to local farmers for this purpose. "Wheat and...

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