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Retailers can use NGOs to help Bangladesh workers
INTERNATIONAL. Workers' safety in Bangladesh could be improved if western retailers use NGOs to report on conditions, says Warwick Business School's Professor Michael Mol. Read More | View Original Article
UAE. Saudi Arabia's SABIC clinched the number one spot with net profits of US$6.6 billion and US$90.2 billion in total assets; Qatari companies top the banking, industrials, insurance, transport and retail sectors; The real estate sector is back on track. Read More | View Original Article
Forbes Middle East presents Top 500 Companies in the Arab World and Top 100 Making an Impact
UAE. The awards evening was a inspirational gathering, stirring budding entrepreneurs to aspire to brilliance and well-established businesses to expand their horizons, collaborate with the best in the region, and win. Read More | View Original Article
UAE. Petrochemical exports post a cumulative annual growth rate of 9%; GPCA Supply Chain Conference from May 13- 15 in Dubai. Read More | View Original Article
Cluttons sees healthy growth in Dubai's industrial and logistics sector
UAE. Non-free zone areas such as Dubai Industrial City and Dubai Investment Park maintain popularity; Modest rental rises across the board. Read More | View Original Article
SABIC invests in young KAUST scientists with five assistant professorship awards
SAUDI ARABIA. The funding will be for three years and supports outstanding researchers involved in a diverse range of scientific disciplines. Read More | View Original Article
Mubadala Industry contributes to development of Abu Dhabi's manufacturing sector
UAE. Manufacturing in 2011 accounted for 16.6% of the total gross output of economic activities, second only to the oil and gas sector which led with 41.7%. Read More | View Original Article
Sustainability among top concerns in GCC projects industry
OMAN. Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE in race for MEED's Lafarge Sustainable Project of the Year award. Read More | View Original Article
Cavotec highlights importance of efficient and reliable power delivery systems at WETEX 2013
UAE. Engineering group to showcase energy-efficient long-life flourescent technology. Read More | View Original Article
Abu Dhabi to play increasing role in global metals supply, says Senaat CEO
UAE. "Given the energy-intensive nature of Abu Dhabi as well as its competitive business environment, Abu Dhabi-based Senaat is well placed to boost the metals industry worldwide." Read More | View Original Article
Arab Spring fails to derail growth in MENA wire and cable markets
UAE. The GCC cable consumption is much larger than North Africa's, and is dominated by power cable and building wire. In 2012, the GCC market reached almost 1.2 million gross cable tonnes, compared with 520,000 tonnes in North Africa. Read More | View Original Article
GCC governments intensify efforts to attract investors in downstream aluminium sector
UAE. Aluminium Middle East 2013 gains support from key regional aluminium industry bodies including Gulf Aluminium Council. Read More | View Original Article
Micro Automation unveils testing laboratory
UAE. Premium member of the Dubai SME 100 and Dubai Export, has launched its own testing laboratory to conduct quality testing in accordance to international safety standards. Read More | View Original Article
Booz & Company closes acquisition of Management Engineers
UAE. "This merger now adds a deeper set of capabilities that we can leverage as we serve local clients especially in the Engineering Products and Services and Energy, Chemicals and Utilities space on topics related to operational performance." Read More | View Original Article
Investcorp renews commitment to Berlin Packaging with US$610 million refinancing
BAHRAIN. Investcorp acquired a majority stake in the Chicago-based Company in 2007 and will remain the majority owner. Read More | View Original Article
