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GPIC marks anniversary

January 2 - 8, 2008
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THE Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company held a ceremony to mark its 28th anniversary last Wednesday at Al Ghazal Ballroom, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel under the patronage of Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, advisor to the Prime Minister on Industry and Oil Affairs and GPIC chairman.





Bahrain extends deadline for illegal workers seeking amnesty

January 2 - 8, 2008
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THE amnesty for illegal workers, which was scheduled to end this week, has been extended until January 31.





Double honour for DHL

January 2 - 8, 2008
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DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, has been recognised for its training and development excellence and commitment to Bahrainisation - winning two national awards.





High standard of Bahrain industry hailed

January 2 - 8, 2008
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A top Saudi official praised the high standards of the petrochemical industry in Bahrain during his visit to Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) stand at the second Annual Conference of the Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association, which was held in Dubai.





Sound business sense above all

January 2 - 8, 2008
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Arab Gulf the in stability and safety bringing towards step first be could Iran with tie-up economic An> Gaslines, industrial exchanges and a GCC-Iran free trade pact could all go a long way in building trust at a time when Iran too is stretching out to win friends and partners.





Insurance market set for major growth in 2008

January 2 - 8, 2008
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The Middle East's insurance market is set to witness high growth levels in 2008, as increased demand for private health insurance, a rise in the availability of Takaful (Islamic compliant) insurance, and ongoing expansion in awareness of the importance of life insurance combine to create a "perfect storm" for the industry.