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GCC's Share Of Global Aluminium To Double By 2010

14 October 2008 Dubai: The GCC's share of global aluminium production is expected to increase by 150 per cent in 2010 due toÂ significant investments in capacity expansion and ongoing construction of several new aluminium smelters. Gulf News - 14Oct 10:30GMT
Gulf seeks bidders for projects worth $120 billion

In spite of fears that the global credit crunch and economic slowdown could impact the Arabian Gulf, latest analysis shows there are still more than 250 major civil construction projects in the bidding phase across the region worth nearly $120 billion. Press Release - 14Oct 08:25GMT
Gulf Stocks Surge For Second Straight Day

Stocks in oil-rich Gulf states surged on Tuesday for the second straight day, bolstered by government action to shore up the banking sector and a spectacular global market rally. AFP - 14Oct 07:22GMT
Dubai Leads Gulf Stocks Surge

Stocks in the booming Gulf emirate of Dubai leapt nine percent at the opening of trade on Tuesday, leading gains in the oil-rich Gulf as global markets made a spectacular surge. AFP - 14Oct 06:46GMT
Biggest 1-day gain for stocks in 20 years

Global stock markets staged spectacular gains yesterday as governments pumped billions of dollars into banks crippled by the credit crunch, coaxing newly confident investors into buying shares. Arab News - 14Oct 06:37GMT
BMI Bank To Start Operations In Qatar

BMI Bank (BMI) of Bahrain will be commencing operations from the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) with a 'Category 1' licence. The Peninsula - 14Oct 06:17GMT
QIA To Invest Upto 20% In Capital Of Local Banks

(Arabic) Qatar Investment Authority plans to acquire up to 20% of local banks' capital. Al-Arabiya - 13Oct 12:29GMT
Gulf Bourses Rebound After Govt Action

Stock markets in oil-rich Gulf countries bounced higher on Monday following a series of local and international measures to try to ease the global financial crisis. AFP - 13Oct 07:57GMT
Qatar Islamic Bank launches Internet banking

Qatar Islamic Bank yesterday launched its Internet banking service and is currently available to all QIB customers and will soon be accessible to corporate clients. The Peninsula - 13Oct 07:24GMT
Qatar: 24x7 help for cars in distress

Qatar's first specialist patrol-based roadside repair and recovery service, Raha Auto Assistance (Raha) was launched. The Peninsula - 13Oct 07:22GMT

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