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| Food consumption in GCC to reach 49m tonnes by 2017 |
| Oman Observer - 02 May 2013 |
| By A Staff Reporter — MUSCAT — Food consumption in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region will expand at a CAGR of 3.1 per cent over 2012-17, reaching 49. |
| Shaikh Khalifa issues law on Global Marketplace Abu Dhabi |
| Gulf in the Media - 02 May 2013 |
| The President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, has issued a law on the Global Marketplace Abu Dhabi. |
| Oman Tender Board Chairman visits Amiantit Oman Concrete Products LLC |
| Zawya.com - 01 May 2013 |
| The Chairman of the Tender Board , H.E. Dr. Rasheed bin al Safi al Huraibi, visited the newly built manufacturing facility of the Amiantit Oman Concrete Products recently. |
| Abu Dhabi, Dubai Should Compete For Foreign Investment |
| Gulf Business - 01 May 2013 |
| Competition between the emirates encourages excellence, say officials. |
| Siemens to help enhance Abu Dhabi power supply with high-voltage substation at Mirfa |
| Zawya.com - 01 May 2013 |
| Siemens wins turnkey contract for grid substation from TRANSCO Mirfa deal to help Abu Dhabi meet growing demand for electricity Siemens to supply, deliver, install, test and hand over the project Siemens , the global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering operating in the energy, infr |
| Raysut Cement plans to invest in Duqm terminal |
| Zawya.com - 01 May 2013 |
| Muscat: Raysut Cement Company ( RCC ), the Sultanate's largest cement producer, is planning to build a cement handling terminal at Duqm port in partnership with other investors, besides investing in mines there to explore limestone for the company's cement plants. |
| Al Jazeera Steel Q1 income rises, despite fall in sales, revenue |
| AME Info (EN) - 01 May 2013 |
| Oman's Al Jazeera Steel Products Co has reported a 23% rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2013, despite an overall dip in sales volume and revenue, Muscat Daily has reported. |
| Cluttons In Dubai: Healthy Growth Within The Dubai Industrial And Logistics Sector Q1 2013 |
| UAE Today - 30 April 2013 |
| Non-free zone areas such as Dubai Industrial City (DI) and Dubai Investment Park (DIP) maintain popularity TEXT LINKS Web Design E-Marketing Car Rentals Cluttons, the real estate specialist which has enjoyed a dedicated Middle Eastern presence since 1976, today releases its Q1 market report for Du |
| Poland-UAE mutual trade increased 13% in 2012 |
| Trade and Export Middle East - 30 April 2013 |
| Mutual trade between Poland and the UAE has increased more than 13%, from USD 400 million in 2011 to USD 453 million in 2012, the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency (PAlilZ) said ahead of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) scheduled to be organised in Dubai from 30th April to 2nd May, |
| FCC to set up new cement mill with Thai firm |
| Trade Arabia - 30 April 2013 |
| Falcon Cement Company (FCC), the first Bahrain-based fully integrated cement producer, has signed an engineering service agreement with Thailand’s LV Technology (LVT) to upgrade and set up a new backup cement mill. |
| Arab Spring enhanced EU-GCC ties |
| Gulf in the Media - 30 April 2013 |
| Despite major differences over petrochemical industries, carbon tax and human rights issues, the Arab Spring has prompted closer cooperation between the European Union (EU) and GCC countries. |
| Oman Cement plans to raise its capacity |
| Zawya.com - 30 April 2013 |
| Muscat: Oman Cement Company ( OCC ), the second leading cement producer in the Sultanate, said it is in the process of increasing its cement grinding capacity by installing a new cement mill of 150 tonnes per hour capacity in near future. |
| Emal said to secure funds for Kizad plant expansion |
| The National - 30 April 2013 |
| Emirates Aluminium, known as Emal, has secured financing for the world's biggest aluminium smelter, to be built in the new Khalifa Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi. |
| Manufacturers will be able to apply for seal of approval, Abu Dhabi forum told |
| The National - 29 April 2013 |
| ABU DHABI // Manufacturers of a host of new products - including medical equipment and toys - will be able to apply for a mark of safety this year as part of new conformity schemes. |
| Drinks put the fizz into Agthia |
| The National - 29 April 2013 |
| Agthia Group earned fat profits from drink sales in the first quarter as the Abu Dhabi food producer increased regional operations. The company, which owns the Al Ain mineral water brand, registered a 38 per cent increase in net profits in the first three months of the year to Dh37 million, while s |
| Dubai recognises 32 companies and entities for Business Excellence Awards |
| Gulf News - 29 April 2013 |
| Shaikh Mohammad attends the 18th Business Excellence Awards ceremony |
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