2006
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Islamic banks need manpower
The GCC Islamic banking sector will need to fill up to 30,000 new jobs over the next decade,... Read full article »
Glass supply shortfall in GCC
Surging growth in real estate and industry has led to a shortfall of 650,000 tonnes of glass... Read full article »
Ready-mix plant at Yanbu
Saudi Readymix Concrete Company is building a ready-mix concrete plant in Yanbu at a cost of $4.... Read full article »
SC overnight trade banking
Standard Chartered has introduced 24/7 trade banking services in the UAE. Customers can have... Read full article »
Invest Bank, $25m FNB stake
The UAE-based Invest Bank has paid $25m for an 18% stake in Lebanon's First National Bank.... Read full article »
LeasePlan Emirates launched
Mubadala Development Company, Abu Dhabi government's investment arm, has created LeasePlan... Read full article »
Oman plans steel plants
Oman plans to build three steel factories to help ease spiraling steel prices, according to a... Read full article »
Central bank calls $735m profit
The UAE Central Bank is expected to post a $735m profit in 2007, Gulf News reported. The bank... Read full article »
Two Islamic banks to launch
Two new Islamic banks will start operations in the UAE early 2007. Dubai Holding will launch Al... Read full article »
Capital raises $60m loan
Capital Bank of Jordan has raised $60m through a three-year syndicated term loan facility. Arab... Read full article »
EIB, new Sharjah branch
Emirates Islamic Bank has opened a new branch in Sharjah's Halwan area. The branch offers retail... Read full article »
Dubal eyes $34bn automotive market
Dubal is looking to secure a piece of the $34bn specialty automotive sector for its products, the... Read full article »
Aqaba port, $15m marine deal
The UAE-based Lamnalco Group and Jordan National Shipping lines signed a contract with Jordan's... Read full article »
FGB, Singapore, Islamic plans
Abu Dhabi-based First Gulf Bank is opening an office in Singapore in 2007, and plans to set up an... Read full article »
CBI opens branch in AD
Commercial Bank International has opened its first branch since unveiling its new corporate... Read full article »
