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Morocco, Jordan and Tunisia will soon benefit from investments coming from Europe’s Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as their economies continue to struggle. The bank is looking forward to an investment that could swell up to 200 million Euros. The investment in these three countries will be followed by several similar projects in the […]
As Egypt works towards rejuvenating its economic activities through partnership and encouraging foreign investments, a joint venture was announced by US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Thomas Nides, between one of the regions’ biggest investment institution in Egypt, Abraaj Capital, and the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) with plans to invest […]
The Dubai-based Emirates Airline and the Australian flag carrier Qantas have announced a global partnership that would align their ticket prices and flight schedules. The 10-year codeshare deal, which still needs the approval of antitrust authorities, will offer Emirates greater access to Australia’s growing air travel network and the possibility to make round-the-world service, using […]
During a news conference at the Turkish capital, the Chief Executive of Shell announced that oil exploration and production possibilities are being analyzed in the Black Sea by the TPAO, a state owned Turkish oil firm, and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L). TPAO and Shell signed an agreement last year concerning the exploration and production of […]
One of the banks in Qatar has announced its intentions to raise its capital value in a released statement. The bank, Ahli bank, is ranked as the seventh-largest listed by market value. It is hoping to lift up its actual capital by 20 percent. It has therefore stated that it will be issuing rights during […]