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Category Archives: International
Iran’s carpet weavers return to the loom
Workshops that had been shutdown are resuming production after the 50 per cent plunge in value of rial led to a surge in export prices
El Sewedy leads way for Egypt
Having evolved into a significant international player in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America for the green smart metering technology, it is aiming at the US market
Abu Dhabi shares highest since 2008
Increase in bank stocks helps to lift the emirate’s index as its lenders improve their earnings
Market cultures clash in Istanbul
Western regulatory prescriptions, such as requiring more collateral in financial trades, do not suit all, says Ralph Atkins
Islamic groups battle to shape Egypt
Fight between Muslim Brotherhood, Salafis and al-Azhar to control institutions and country’s religious identity has political consequences
Property to drive Dubai’s 14% growth in trade
Iranian trade role coming under pressure amid the increasing effectiveness of sanctions and collapse in the value of the Iranian currency
Gulf petrochemicals expansion threatened
Shift of price advantage leaves Mideast companies less likely to build more chemicals and plastics plants which in turn spawn new industries and jobs