Hefty fuel price rise for Egypt industriesEgypt's government announced new fuel prices for many sectors of the economy on Tuesday which industry sources said were 50 percent higher than previous levels, triggering protests by factory owners affected by the increase More… |
SMEs 'playing key role in Bahrain's growth'Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are playing a vital role in Bahrain's economic development, Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro said. He was chairing the 10th meeting of the co-ordinating committee to support SMEs. More… |
Abu Dhabi's ZonesCorp draws $6bn investmentsAbu Dhabi's industrial development body has attracted $6 billion in investments since its launch but future growth hinges on a recovery in the global economy, its top official said on Tuesday. The Higher More… |
Dulsco expands RAK operationsDulsco, a leading provider of manpower and recruitment solutions, said it has expanded its operations in Ras Al Khaimah to meet the rising demand for skilled manpower from companies setting up base in the emirate and also Umm Al Quwain. More… |
Dulsco expands RAK operationsDulsco, a leading provider of manpower and recruitment solutions, said it has expanded its operations in Ras Al Khaimah to meet the rising demand for skilled manpower from companies setting up base in the emirate and also Umm Al Quwain. More… |
Iraq reoffers 18 govt-run factories to investorsEager to rebuild its ailing industrial sector, Iraq has relaunched a tender to rehabilitate 18 of its idle factories, for the second time this year, after failing to attract enough interest from foreign investors, an Iraqi official said. I More… |
Jafza proposes setting up of working groupsJafza officials have called for the establishment of working groups representing the large industries based in the free zone to address operational issues and make strategic recommendations to boost growth. They were participating in the More… |
$1 TRILLION: Big China boost to key industriesChina is considering investments of up to $1.5 trillion over five years in seven strategic industries, sources said, a plan aimed at accelerating the country's transition from the world's supplier of cheap goods to More… |
Egypt ups energy prices for low-use industriesEgypt has raised energy prices for non energy-intensive industries as part of its plan to gradually eliminate subsidies to all industries, a statement by the trade ministry said. Non-energy intensive industries, which account for 97 per ce More… |
Power outages hit industries in JeddahPower outages have hit industrial plants in Saudi Arabia's second-largest city and could force temporary closures, an executive from Jeddah's chamber of commerce said. Like its Gulf neighbours, the kingdom is experiencing rapid power deman More… |








