Business Middle East 16 Mar 2010

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Epicor to educate local businesses on how to employ technology for better financial and risk management

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:54

Batelco, official telecommunications partner of Bahrain International Circuit

Bahrain wins two seats in ALO Women Labour Affairs Committee

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:00

Manama, March 9 (BNA) Bahraini Fawzia Saleh Shihab will be representing the governments group while Afnan Rashid Al Zayani the businesswomen group after winning seats in the Arab Labour Organization (ALO)'s Women Labour Affairs Committee, it was announced at the Arab Labour Conference which is being hosted in Manama from March 6 to 13 under the auspices of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Batelco broadband offers cash rebates for business customers

Posted Sun, 03/07/2010 - 14:53

Mourjan Marinas IGY signs MoU with GREDCO to develop and manage luxurious marinas on Marsa Al Seef in Bahrain

Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference concludes in Damascus

Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 21:23

Damascus, March 5 (BNA) The 13th Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference which concluded its activities in Damascus on Friday called on Arab businessmen to increase inter Arab States joint ventures to help consolidate sustainable development.

Call for more Cooperation with Morocco

Posted Thu, 03/04/2010 - 19:04

Manama, Match 4 (BNA) Representatives Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani has called for supporting Bahrain Morocco Friendship Committees to encourage businessmen of both sides to engage in more joint ventures and investments.

Bahrain business: State to import LNG, increase gas production

Posted Mon, 03/01/2010 - 15:53

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Bahrain is planning to construct facilities to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to the chairman of the National Oil and Gas Authority (Noga), Abdulhussain Mirza. The main source countries...

AMAIUB gears up for stronger programs as member of European Council for Business Education

Posted Mon, 03/01/2010 - 14:00

Aphelion Solutions and Blue Pencil sign MoU for a joint venture partnership in delivering SAP training for GCC

View in Bahraini press

Posted Sat, 02/27/2010 - 10:55

Manama, Feb. 27 (BNA) Bahraini dailies focused today on the following topics,, ... King offers condolences. ... New look suq set to open for business. ... Fresh lifeline for Dilmun Spring. ... Thaksin's millions seized. ... Carnage in Kabul.

Bahrain: Business environment ranking summary

Posted Wed, 02/24/2010 - 15:39

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Bahrain: Business environment at a glance

Posted Wed, 02/24/2010 - 15:39

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Policy towards private enterprise and competition ####-##: The government opens up opportunities for private firms to participate in building affordable housing, as well as in power generation, waste...

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KINGDOM THE LOGISTICS HUB OF THE NORTHERN ARABIAN GULF

Posted Tue, 02/23/2010 - 14:14

Tokyo, Feb 23(BNA) A high level delegation of maritime and logistics officials from Bahrain met with senior industry leaders in Tokyo today to promote the Kingdom of Bahrain’s business environment and logistics and maritime credentials at an event held at The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo.

Bahrain logistics and maritime credentials presented to Japanese businesses in Tokyo

Posted Tue, 02/23/2010 - 13:56

Fresh Berry comes to Bahrain

BIC RACE ZONE IS READY TO GO

Posted Sun, 02/21/2010 - 21:17

Manama, Feb. 21. (BNA) As a taster for the atmosphere and the attractions of next month’s 2010 Formula 1™ Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix – the biggest sporting, social and business occasion in the Gulf – the Bahrain International Curcuit is ready to launch its stunning BIC Race Zone in the Seef District. The all action BIC Race Zone experience will be adjacent to the thriving City Center Mall,

EDB welcomes Turkish investments in Bahrain

Posted Thu, 02/18/2010 - 15:50

Manama, Feb. 18 (BNA) The Economic Development Board (EDB) hailed the growing business relationship between Bahrain and Turkey, and urged Turkish businessmen to take full advantage of the incentives and wide array of promising investment opportunities the Kingdom offers to foreign investors.

HM King Hamad Receives Lord Mayor Nick Anstee of London

Posted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:07

Manama, Feb. 17. (BNA) – His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received at Al Safriya Palace Lord Mayor Nick Anstee of London and his accompanying delegation. HM King Hamad expressed Bahrain's pride in its deep rooted relations with the United Kingdom, lauding the two friendly countries' all level cooperation, especially at the financial, banking and investment fields. HM King Hamad also asserted that both kingdoms enjoy a highly remarkable financial position worldwide, calling upon businessmen in the two countries to take advantage of this position to develop bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise to achieve common interests.

ODH Board Chairman Sawiris to Deliver a Lecture

Posted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 16:12

Manama, Feb. 17. (BNA) – Within the Investment in Culture Expo, currently held at the Bahrain National Museum Hall, the Ministry of Culture and Information will host on Saturday, February 20th the Orascom Development Holding (ODHN) Board Chairman and Chief Executive Egyptian businessman Samih Sawiris who will deliver a lecture on the Social Responsibility of Family Companies.

Bahrain business: GFH on restructuring track

Posted Tue, 02/02/2010 - 15:52

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Bahrain-based Gulf Finance House (GFH), an Islamic investment bank, announced on December ##th that it would take what it called a US$###m non-cash charge against its proprietary position in Dubailand,...