Business Weekly

Business Weekly




Is the US going to face a new nightmare?

October 15 - 21, 2008
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America has never fully forgotten the horrors of the Great Depression. Could the present economic crisis lead to suffering on a similar scale once again? Clive Webb examines the parallels.





Grid could bring down power rates

October 15 - 21, 2008
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The $1.2-billion GCC power grid, set to start trial operations by year-end, would ease regional pressures and ensure greater inter-connectability at a time when runaway power demand is threatening blackouts across the region.





Philippines eyes export of fresh food to Bahrain

October 15 - 21, 2008
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The Philippines hopes to start regular exports of fresh food to Bahrain and possibly Sharjah in the UAE by as early as December this year.





Employees 'greatest assets' of Alba

October 15 - 21, 2008
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Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) Metal Production Group (MPG) hosted a luncheon at the Alba Club for current and retired employees on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, which included honouring of the retired employees.





Real estate and property sector salaries rise in Middle East

October 15 - 21, 2008
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SALARIES in Bahrain's real estate and property sector have seen a double figure increase this year, a survey has revealed.





Kalaam enters into retail agreement with Cellucom

October 15 - 21, 2008
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Following the launch of Kalaam's Talk Mobile service in Bahrain, Richard Green, Kalaam's chief operating officer announced the signing of a 'Regional Reseller Agreement' with Cellucom.





Profits boost for Al Salam Bank

October 15 - 21, 2008
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Al Salam Bank-Bahrain announced a net profit of BD22.7 million ($60.1 million) for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 registering an increase of 30 per cent compared to BD17.4 million for the corresponding period in 2007.





AUB earnings up by 24 per cent

October 15 - 21, 2008
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In the midst of unprecedented turbulence in the global financial services sector, Ahli United Bank (AUB) has delivered another strong performance for the first nine month period ended September 30, 2008 reporting a net profit of $280.1 million (BD105.62 million).





BIC unveils V8 corporate hospitality

October 15 - 21, 2008
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Bahrain International Circuit's (BIC) Paddock and Oasis lounges will be available for companies and organisations looking to experience the Desert 400 V8 Supercars action for the third consecutive year in luxury from November 6-8.