Business Weekly

Business Weekly




Industry leaders set to take centre stage at top forum

January 6 - 12, 2010
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A prestigious line-up of top-level government and business leaders will gather in Bahrain on January 12 to discuss the industrial sector's role in leading the world out of recession and boosting economic output in Gulf countries.





AUB honoured yet again by magazine

January 6 - 12, 2010
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Ahli United Bank (AUB) has been named 'Bank of the Year - Bahrain' for 2009 by The Banker magazine. This is the fourth year running AUB has won the award by this affiliate publication of the UK's Financial Times Group.





Food subsidy should be in place

January 6 - 12, 2010
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Bahrain's plan to modify its blanket subsidy on fuel and staple food has created a storm of discontent, with parliament members vehemently opposing it.





Economic crisis raises redundancy rate among women in Arab region

January 6 - 12, 2010
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Although efforts to promote gender equality have gained momentum over the years, widespread discrimination persists when it comes to employment opportunities for women, according to a new report.





Fresh investment prospects in Saudi with new projects

January 6 - 12, 2010
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The GCC continues to be a potent investment and business destination for a wide range of oil and gas projects, particularly with Saudi Arabia poised to spend up to $400 billion for its own high-profile oil and gas projects within the next several years.





Pirates hijack two ships off Somali coast

January 6 - 12, 2010
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A cargo ship and a chemical tanker have both been hijacked by pirates in the perilous waters off the coast of Somalia, bringing to four the number of ships seized in the past week.





Global showcase

January 6 - 12, 2010
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The third Gulf Industry Fair (GIF 2010) will have a truly international flavour when it welcomes visitors to the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from January 12 to 14, 2010.