The document provides a weekly summary of macroeconomic and market news from countries in the MENA region for the week of August 14-20, 2009. It includes the following key information:
- Stock market performance and currency exchange rates for various MENA countries.
- Macroeconomic indicators and government regulations in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, and other countries.
- Sector news related to real estate, construction, tourism, and other industries in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and other countries.
- Company news, deals, and performance updates from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, and other countries.
This document provides a weekly summary of market and economic news from the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of August 7-13, 2009. It includes stock market performance and currency exchange rates for various countries in the region. It also summarizes macroeconomic indicators, government regulations, sector news, company news, and mergers and acquisitions for countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, and Morocco.
The MENA Newsletter gives you a quick but incisive look at the events taking place in the business world in the Middle East. It is classified into sections such as Macro economic news, Government regulations, and Liquidity events amongst others. We aim to give you a broad overview of the factors influencing the MENA markets and an understanding of the newsworthy events across countries, sectors and companies in the region.
Your feedback is appreciated as we are always looking for ways to improve our Newsletter and enhance your experience. You can write to us at newsletter@tresvista.com
This document provides a weekly summary of economic and financial news from the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of November 13-19, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Saudi Arabia's annual inflation decreased in October while government employees will receive a 15% inflation allowance.
- The UAE and Oman adopted plans to boost trade and opened new infrastructure projects while Jordan's trade deficit narrowed.
- Company news and deals included expansions, investments, and contract awards across various sectors in the region.
- Financial markets and liquidity updates covered interest rates, bond offerings, and capital increases among Gulf banks and companies.
This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news from countries in the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of July 31, 2009 to August 6, 2009. Some of the key headlines include:
- Saudi Arabia announced a USD 1 billion investment plan in Africa and delivered over 50,000 housing loans worth USD 3.9 billion. However, gold jewelry demand fell 17% due to high prices and the global downturn.
- Kuwait saw volatility in crude oil prices through July and a projected 10% decline in tourism employment. Real estate sales in the UAE plunged 47% in Q2 2009, while IT spending is expected to grow to USD 4.7 billion by 2013.
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This weekly newsletter provides a summary of economic and financial news from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of July 24-30, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Stock markets in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, and other MENA countries increased slightly. Commodity prices like gold and oil were stable.
- Saudi Arabia is increasing domestic power production from oil to reduce imports. Its foreign assets declined due to increased public spending. Several Gulf countries connected their electricity grids.
- The UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain saw economic growth and recovery in sectors like real estate, banking, and trade. Inflation declined in the UAE and Qatar.
- Jordan
The weekly newsletter provides an overview of markets and economic news in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of August 28 to September 3, 2009. Key highlights include stock market and currency performance across various MENA countries. It also summarizes macroeconomic news such as GDP growth and inflation rates, as well as sector news, company deals and investments, government regulations, and liquidity updates for numerous countries in the region.
This document provides a weekly summary of economic and market news from countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of September 11-17, 2009. It includes stock market indexes and currency exchange rates for various MENA countries against the US dollar. Macroeconomic news is summarized for countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, and others. Government regulations and sector news are also summarized. The document concludes with summaries of company news from MENA countries.
This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of August 21-27, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Saudi Arabia announced plans to establish new urban centers and invest SAR 172.5 billion in infrastructure projects.
- Consumer confidence increased 13% in the UAE but rents fell sharply, decreasing the consumer price index by 2.7%.
- Jordan's exports to the EU dropped 42% in the first half of 2009 while imports fell 19%.
This document provides a weekly summary of market and economic news from the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of August 7-13, 2009. It includes stock market performance and currency exchange rates for various countries in the region. It also summarizes macroeconomic indicators, government regulations, sector news, company news, and mergers and acquisitions for countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, and Morocco.
The MENA Newsletter gives you a quick but incisive look at the events taking place in the business world in the Middle East. It is classified into sections such as Macro economic news, Government regulations, and Liquidity events amongst others. We aim to give you a broad overview of the factors influencing the MENA markets and an understanding of the newsworthy events across countries, sectors and companies in the region.
Your feedback is appreciated as we are always looking for ways to improve our Newsletter and enhance your experience. You can write to us at newsletter@tresvista.com
This document provides a weekly summary of economic and financial news from the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of November 13-19, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Saudi Arabia's annual inflation decreased in October while government employees will receive a 15% inflation allowance.
- The UAE and Oman adopted plans to boost trade and opened new infrastructure projects while Jordan's trade deficit narrowed.
- Company news and deals included expansions, investments, and contract awards across various sectors in the region.
- Financial markets and liquidity updates covered interest rates, bond offerings, and capital increases among Gulf banks and companies.
This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news from countries in the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of July 31, 2009 to August 6, 2009. Some of the key headlines include:
- Saudi Arabia announced a USD 1 billion investment plan in Africa and delivered over 50,000 housing loans worth USD 3.9 billion. However, gold jewelry demand fell 17% due to high prices and the global downturn.
- Kuwait saw volatility in crude oil prices through July and a projected 10% decline in tourism employment. Real estate sales in the UAE plunged 47% in Q2 2009, while IT spending is expected to grow to USD 4.7 billion by 2013.
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This weekly newsletter provides a summary of economic and financial news from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of July 24-30, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Stock markets in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, and other MENA countries increased slightly. Commodity prices like gold and oil were stable.
- Saudi Arabia is increasing domestic power production from oil to reduce imports. Its foreign assets declined due to increased public spending. Several Gulf countries connected their electricity grids.
- The UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain saw economic growth and recovery in sectors like real estate, banking, and trade. Inflation declined in the UAE and Qatar.
- Jordan
The weekly newsletter provides an overview of markets and economic news in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of August 28 to September 3, 2009. Key highlights include stock market and currency performance across various MENA countries. It also summarizes macroeconomic news such as GDP growth and inflation rates, as well as sector news, company deals and investments, government regulations, and liquidity updates for numerous countries in the region.
This document provides a weekly summary of economic and market news from countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of September 11-17, 2009. It includes stock market indexes and currency exchange rates for various MENA countries against the US dollar. Macroeconomic news is summarized for countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, and others. Government regulations and sector news are also summarized. The document concludes with summaries of company news from MENA countries.
This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of August 21-27, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Saudi Arabia announced plans to establish new urban centers and invest SAR 172.5 billion in infrastructure projects.
- Consumer confidence increased 13% in the UAE but rents fell sharply, decreasing the consumer price index by 2.7%.
- Jordan's exports to the EU dropped 42% in the first half of 2009 while imports fell 19%.
The MENA Newsletter gives you a quick but incisive look at the events taking place in the business world in the Middle East. It is classified into sections such as Macro economic news, Government regulations, and Liquidity events amongst others. We aim to give you a broad overview of the factors influencing the MENA markets and an understanding of the newsworthy events across countries, sectors and companies in the region.
Your feedback is appreciated as we are always looking for ways to improve our Newsletter and enhance your experience. You can write to us at newsletter@tresvista.com
This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news from countries in the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of July 3, 2009 to July 9, 2009. Top stories include Saudi Arabia seeking duties on Chinese petrochemical imports, Kuwait spending on new hospitals, Dubai recording a drop in inflation rate, and Oman's non-oil sectors driving economic growth in 2008. Market indexes and commodity prices for various MENA countries are also presented.
The MENA Newsletter gives you a quick but incisive look at the events taking place in the business world in the Middle East. It is classified into sections such as Macro economic news, Government regulations, and Liquidity events amongst others. We aim to give you a broad overview of the factors influencing the MENA markets and an understanding of the newsworthy events across countries, sectors and companies in the region.
Your feedback is appreciated as we are always looking for ways to improve our Newsletter and enhance your experience. You can write to us at newsletter@tresvista.com
22 08-2008 Maria Isabe M. Gomes Ramo e Eduardo Alessandro Molinari - Petrobra...Petrobras
Petrobras is a major publicly traded integrated energy company headquartered in Brazil. It has significant oil and gas reserves, production and refining capacity. Petrobras has a strategic vision to become one of the top 5 largest publicly traded oil producers by 2020 through continued production growth. The recent discovery of large pre-salt oil fields could more than double Brazil's proven oil reserves.
Richmont Mines Inc. presents information on its mining operations and investment opportunities. It operates gold mines in Ontario and Quebec, with the goal of establishing a 10-year production profile of 100,000 ounces of gold annually. Recent drilling results at its Island Gold Mine in Ontario are promising and could significantly increase its gold reserves and resources. The company aims to grow in a manner that maintains a strong balance sheet without shareholder dilution.
Petrobras is a major international oil company that was originally established as a government monopoly in Brazil. It is now 60% publicly traded with shares listed in Brazil and New York. The company has grown significantly in recent decades and aims to become one of the top five largest publicly traded oil producers by 2020. Petrobras has a competitive advantage in deepwater exploration and production. It also has large proven reserves, particularly from new pre-salt discoveries, that could more than double Brazil's reserves. The company has shown an impressive record of accelerating production growth over the past decades from major new field developments.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union consisting of six Arab states in the Persian Gulf region - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The GCC countries share cultural similarities such as language, music, cuisine and dress. They are also all hereditary monarchies with limited political representation. The GCC aims to achieve coordination, integration and interconnection between member states in all fields.
- Newmont aims to grow gold production by approximately 35% from 5.2 million ounces in 2017 to around 7 million ounces by expanding existing mines and developing new projects. Copper production is also expected to potentially double over this period.
- The company's project pipeline is expected to add gold resources equivalent to 90 million ounces and copper resources of 9 billion pounds over the next decade.
- Newmont has an investment grade balance sheet and strong cash flows to support its growth plans and industry-leading dividend tied to the gold price.
This document discusses major economic changes occurring in Gulf countries beyond their dependence on oil revenues. It focuses on opportunities for international business and governments along an updated "Silk Road" trading route between Europe and Asia through the Middle East. The Gulf Cooperation Council countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE have diversified their economies and seen strong GDP growth beyond oil. Foreign investment in the region has increased significantly in recent years, indicating huge potential for deepening business relationships. A few challenges around overcoming obstacles remain.
This document discusses a gold mining company with operations in West Africa. It highlights the company's plans to increase annual gold production to 200,000 ounces by the latter half of 2012 through commissioning a new larger mill. The company also recently increased its measured and indicated resource base by adding over 800,000 ounces of gold through exploration in 2011. The company owns several gold assets in Mali, a major gold producing country in West Africa, providing exploration upside potential.
The investor presentation provides an overview of Evraz Group, a leading global steel and mining company. Some key points include:
- Evraz is the 14th largest steel producer globally with operations in Russia, Ukraine, Europe and North America.
- In the first quarter of 2010, Evraz saw a 23% increase in revenue and 39% increase in adjusted EBITDA compared to the same period last year.
- Evraz maintains a leadership position in construction steel and railway markets in Russia and the CIS while also having a strong international presence in plate and tubular products.
- The company focuses on maintaining its low-cost position through vertical integration and ongoing efficiency programs.
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The document discusses how gold prices have declined dramatically in 2013 after being a highly rewarding investment for the past 10 years. It notes that between 1980-2001, gold lost 60% of its value and was in a long bearish period. Currently, gold has broken below its 200-week moving average, indicating it may become a trendless investment. If demand for gold reduces in India due to higher prices and a trendless investment, it could free up $200 billion for other sectors of the Indian economy over the next 3-4 years.
The document summarizes Ghana's recent oil discoveries and the challenges it faces in harnessing oil revenues. Ghana has discovered oil reserves estimated between 780-4000 million barrels, making it around 50th globally in reserves. However, the reserves are small relative to its population and the oil windfall will be temporary, lasting around 20 years. To benefit both present and future generations, Ghana needs to invest oil revenues in capital and reducing debt, rather than establishing a sovereign wealth fund. This will help diversify its economy away from oil and address issues such as low capital stock and inflation.
New base 20 august energy news issue 1063 by khaled al awadiKhaled Al Awadi
Masdar, an Abu Dhabi renewable energy company, signed a contract to build a 50MW wind farm in Oman's Dhofar region, the first large-scale renewable project in the Gulf. The wind farm will power 16,000 homes and offset 110,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Libya's oil production is recovering, reaching 1.02 million barrels per day in July, up from 250,000 barrels per day in 2014, though disruptions remain possible due to political instability. Norway saw oil, gas, and condensate production increase in July 2017 compared to June, with average daily oil production of 1.622 million barrels.
This document discusses the potential impacts of an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on global oil supply and prices. It finds that a blockade could cut off 19% of global crude supply, far more than the 2% lost during the Libyan crisis in 2011. Higher oil prices from a blockade would initially benefit oil producers but could risk pushing the global economy into recession over the longer term. The author expects some negative impacts from EU sanctions on Iranian exports to be offset by increased purchases from China and India. They recommend investing in Chinese energy companies like Sinopec and PTT if a blockade occurs.
Celina Doucette provides a marketing portfolio highlighting her experience in fashion marketing, brand marketing, sales promotion, business management, global marketing, public relations, and e-commerce management. The document includes professional summaries of projects she worked on promoting children's clothing, rebranding a handbag brand, celebrity collaborations, charitable events, and developing an online retailer. It also includes references and examples of her work.
O poema descreve Lisboa como uma mulher amada, comparando características da cidade ao corpo feminino, como os seios das colinas e a cidade estendida como uma toalha à beira-mar. O fadista sente a graça da cidade quando as pombas a olham e a vê nua, e encontra inspiração para cantar em seus bairros.
Gente fina é descrita como aquela pessoa que transcende classificações superficiais e é aceita em qualquer ambiente. Ela é generosa mas não se deixa explorar, ajuda os outros a crescerem por si mesmos e diz sim naturalmente sem se importar em agradar. Gente fina não julga os outros e traz um novo começo de era com sinceridade.
Employment and salary trends in the gulf 2010 2011Mercantill
This document summarizes employment and salary trends in the Gulf region based on a survey of 32,000 professionals and 1,400 companies. Some key findings include:
- Qatar and Saudi Arabia saw the most job growth in 2010 due to government spending on infrastructure, while Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain saw slower growth.
- Salaries increased an average of 6.1% in the region, with Qatar and Saudi Arabia seeing above average increases and the UAE and Bahrain having the lowest rises.
- Legislation continued to focus on increasing jobs for Gulf citizens and improving protections for expatriate employees, such as wage protections in the UAE.
O poema descreve Lisboa como uma mulher amada, comparando características da cidade ao corpo feminino, como os seios das colinas e a cidade estendida como uma toalha à beira-mar. O fadista sente a graça da cidade quando as pombas a olham e a vê nua, e encontra inspiração para cantar fados nos bairros mais altos, comparando a cidade a uma amante.
The document outlines a student challenge between music & entertainment and automotive industries. It provides a working method of 4 steps: 1) concept brainstorming, 2) selecting 3 ideas, 3) validating innovations, and 4) elaborating on the 3 ideas. The rest of the document lists various concept ideas generated from the brainstorm, focusing on areas like car sharing, music, sales, engineering, green initiatives, and customer service innovations.
The MENA Newsletter gives you a quick but incisive look at the events taking place in the business world in the Middle East. It is classified into sections such as Macro economic news, Government regulations, and Liquidity events amongst others. We aim to give you a broad overview of the factors influencing the MENA markets and an understanding of the newsworthy events across countries, sectors and companies in the region.
Your feedback is appreciated as we are always looking for ways to improve our Newsletter and enhance your experience. You can write to us at newsletter@tresvista.com
This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news from countries in the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of July 3, 2009 to July 9, 2009. Top stories include Saudi Arabia seeking duties on Chinese petrochemical imports, Kuwait spending on new hospitals, Dubai recording a drop in inflation rate, and Oman's non-oil sectors driving economic growth in 2008. Market indexes and commodity prices for various MENA countries are also presented.
The MENA Newsletter gives you a quick but incisive look at the events taking place in the business world in the Middle East. It is classified into sections such as Macro economic news, Government regulations, and Liquidity events amongst others. We aim to give you a broad overview of the factors influencing the MENA markets and an understanding of the newsworthy events across countries, sectors and companies in the region.
Your feedback is appreciated as we are always looking for ways to improve our Newsletter and enhance your experience. You can write to us at newsletter@tresvista.com
22 08-2008 Maria Isabe M. Gomes Ramo e Eduardo Alessandro Molinari - Petrobra...Petrobras
Petrobras is a major publicly traded integrated energy company headquartered in Brazil. It has significant oil and gas reserves, production and refining capacity. Petrobras has a strategic vision to become one of the top 5 largest publicly traded oil producers by 2020 through continued production growth. The recent discovery of large pre-salt oil fields could more than double Brazil's proven oil reserves.
Richmont Mines Inc. presents information on its mining operations and investment opportunities. It operates gold mines in Ontario and Quebec, with the goal of establishing a 10-year production profile of 100,000 ounces of gold annually. Recent drilling results at its Island Gold Mine in Ontario are promising and could significantly increase its gold reserves and resources. The company aims to grow in a manner that maintains a strong balance sheet without shareholder dilution.
Petrobras is a major international oil company that was originally established as a government monopoly in Brazil. It is now 60% publicly traded with shares listed in Brazil and New York. The company has grown significantly in recent decades and aims to become one of the top five largest publicly traded oil producers by 2020. Petrobras has a competitive advantage in deepwater exploration and production. It also has large proven reserves, particularly from new pre-salt discoveries, that could more than double Brazil's reserves. The company has shown an impressive record of accelerating production growth over the past decades from major new field developments.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union consisting of six Arab states in the Persian Gulf region - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The GCC countries share cultural similarities such as language, music, cuisine and dress. They are also all hereditary monarchies with limited political representation. The GCC aims to achieve coordination, integration and interconnection between member states in all fields.
- Newmont aims to grow gold production by approximately 35% from 5.2 million ounces in 2017 to around 7 million ounces by expanding existing mines and developing new projects. Copper production is also expected to potentially double over this period.
- The company's project pipeline is expected to add gold resources equivalent to 90 million ounces and copper resources of 9 billion pounds over the next decade.
- Newmont has an investment grade balance sheet and strong cash flows to support its growth plans and industry-leading dividend tied to the gold price.
This document discusses major economic changes occurring in Gulf countries beyond their dependence on oil revenues. It focuses on opportunities for international business and governments along an updated "Silk Road" trading route between Europe and Asia through the Middle East. The Gulf Cooperation Council countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE have diversified their economies and seen strong GDP growth beyond oil. Foreign investment in the region has increased significantly in recent years, indicating huge potential for deepening business relationships. A few challenges around overcoming obstacles remain.
This document discusses a gold mining company with operations in West Africa. It highlights the company's plans to increase annual gold production to 200,000 ounces by the latter half of 2012 through commissioning a new larger mill. The company also recently increased its measured and indicated resource base by adding over 800,000 ounces of gold through exploration in 2011. The company owns several gold assets in Mali, a major gold producing country in West Africa, providing exploration upside potential.
The investor presentation provides an overview of Evraz Group, a leading global steel and mining company. Some key points include:
- Evraz is the 14th largest steel producer globally with operations in Russia, Ukraine, Europe and North America.
- In the first quarter of 2010, Evraz saw a 23% increase in revenue and 39% increase in adjusted EBITDA compared to the same period last year.
- Evraz maintains a leadership position in construction steel and railway markets in Russia and the CIS while also having a strong international presence in plate and tubular products.
- The company focuses on maintaining its low-cost position through vertical integration and ongoing efficiency programs.
In 2 sentences or
The document discusses how gold prices have declined dramatically in 2013 after being a highly rewarding investment for the past 10 years. It notes that between 1980-2001, gold lost 60% of its value and was in a long bearish period. Currently, gold has broken below its 200-week moving average, indicating it may become a trendless investment. If demand for gold reduces in India due to higher prices and a trendless investment, it could free up $200 billion for other sectors of the Indian economy over the next 3-4 years.
The document summarizes Ghana's recent oil discoveries and the challenges it faces in harnessing oil revenues. Ghana has discovered oil reserves estimated between 780-4000 million barrels, making it around 50th globally in reserves. However, the reserves are small relative to its population and the oil windfall will be temporary, lasting around 20 years. To benefit both present and future generations, Ghana needs to invest oil revenues in capital and reducing debt, rather than establishing a sovereign wealth fund. This will help diversify its economy away from oil and address issues such as low capital stock and inflation.
New base 20 august energy news issue 1063 by khaled al awadiKhaled Al Awadi
Masdar, an Abu Dhabi renewable energy company, signed a contract to build a 50MW wind farm in Oman's Dhofar region, the first large-scale renewable project in the Gulf. The wind farm will power 16,000 homes and offset 110,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Libya's oil production is recovering, reaching 1.02 million barrels per day in July, up from 250,000 barrels per day in 2014, though disruptions remain possible due to political instability. Norway saw oil, gas, and condensate production increase in July 2017 compared to June, with average daily oil production of 1.622 million barrels.
This document discusses the potential impacts of an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on global oil supply and prices. It finds that a blockade could cut off 19% of global crude supply, far more than the 2% lost during the Libyan crisis in 2011. Higher oil prices from a blockade would initially benefit oil producers but could risk pushing the global economy into recession over the longer term. The author expects some negative impacts from EU sanctions on Iranian exports to be offset by increased purchases from China and India. They recommend investing in Chinese energy companies like Sinopec and PTT if a blockade occurs.
Celina Doucette provides a marketing portfolio highlighting her experience in fashion marketing, brand marketing, sales promotion, business management, global marketing, public relations, and e-commerce management. The document includes professional summaries of projects she worked on promoting children's clothing, rebranding a handbag brand, celebrity collaborations, charitable events, and developing an online retailer. It also includes references and examples of her work.
O poema descreve Lisboa como uma mulher amada, comparando características da cidade ao corpo feminino, como os seios das colinas e a cidade estendida como uma toalha à beira-mar. O fadista sente a graça da cidade quando as pombas a olham e a vê nua, e encontra inspiração para cantar em seus bairros.
Gente fina é descrita como aquela pessoa que transcende classificações superficiais e é aceita em qualquer ambiente. Ela é generosa mas não se deixa explorar, ajuda os outros a crescerem por si mesmos e diz sim naturalmente sem se importar em agradar. Gente fina não julga os outros e traz um novo começo de era com sinceridade.
Employment and salary trends in the gulf 2010 2011Mercantill
This document summarizes employment and salary trends in the Gulf region based on a survey of 32,000 professionals and 1,400 companies. Some key findings include:
- Qatar and Saudi Arabia saw the most job growth in 2010 due to government spending on infrastructure, while Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain saw slower growth.
- Salaries increased an average of 6.1% in the region, with Qatar and Saudi Arabia seeing above average increases and the UAE and Bahrain having the lowest rises.
- Legislation continued to focus on increasing jobs for Gulf citizens and improving protections for expatriate employees, such as wage protections in the UAE.
O poema descreve Lisboa como uma mulher amada, comparando características da cidade ao corpo feminino, como os seios das colinas e a cidade estendida como uma toalha à beira-mar. O fadista sente a graça da cidade quando as pombas a olham e a vê nua, e encontra inspiração para cantar fados nos bairros mais altos, comparando a cidade a uma amante.
The document outlines a student challenge between music & entertainment and automotive industries. It provides a working method of 4 steps: 1) concept brainstorming, 2) selecting 3 ideas, 3) validating innovations, and 4) elaborating on the 3 ideas. The rest of the document lists various concept ideas generated from the brainstorm, focusing on areas like car sharing, music, sales, engineering, green initiatives, and customer service innovations.
This document is a weekly newsletter covering markets, macroeconomic news, government regulations, sector news, and company news for the MENA region for the week of July 10-16, 2009. Some of the key highlights include Saudi Arabia emerging as a major medical tourism destination, declines in non-petroleum exports and crude oil imports for several countries, falls in property and material prices in the UAE, and various company deals and earnings announcements across the region.
This document provides a weekly summary of economic and financial news from countries in the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of July 17-23, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Stock markets in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Egypt, Oman, and Jordan were mostly up over the past week, while Bahrain's market was slightly down.
- Several countries took actions to stimulate their economies, with Kuwait's central bank cutting repo rates and the Government of Dubai unveiling a $20 billion financial support fund.
- Consumer spending and exports declined in the UAE, while inflation fell to its lowest level in nearly 15 years in Egypt.
- Jordan saw a rise
The weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and financial news across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of September 4-10, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Saudi Arabia's state pension fund increased investments in domestic companies. Expatriate remittances to home countries from Saudi Arabia rose 33%.
- The UAE improved its business competitiveness ranking and committed $26 billion to new infrastructure projects.
- Oman's inflation slowed and bids were evaluated for a new airport. Jordan received $300 million in World Bank loans and saw unemployment rise to 13%.
- Qatar's economy was ranked the most competitive in the MENA region. Government spending in Abu Dhabi increased 21
OPEC earned around $595 billion in net oil export revenues in 2019, a 17% decrease from 2018 due to lower crude oil prices and production levels. Saudi Arabia accounted for over a third of total OPEC revenues at $202 billion. EIA forecasts that OPEC revenues will decline further to around $323 billion in 2020 due to reduced global demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, before increasing slightly to around $397 billion in 2021.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.2% due to losses in the banks and financial services and insurance indices. The Commercial Bank and Qatar Navigation were the top losers. Markets were mixed across the GCC with Saudi Arabia down 0.8% but Abu Dhabi and Dubai up 0.6% and 0.4% respectively. News from Qatar included QNB commenting on Qatar's trade surplus increasing due to recovering imports and strong exports, and Woqod planning to increase its petrol stations to 88 by end of year.
The QE Index declined 0.7% to close at 10,669.2. Losses were led by the Transportation and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 1.5% and 0.6%, respectively.
This document provides an overview of Bahrain's economy through a macroeconomic study including key indicators from 2005-2009. It finds that Bahrain is highly dependent on oil which accounts for over 60% of GDP, and it faces issues of a declining oil supply. When oil prices dropped in 2008-2009, the current account surplus fell dramatically and the government ran its first deficit since 2002. Other economic problems discussed include volatility in the aluminum and real estate sectors due to the global recession, high youth unemployment, and political/social tensions between the Sunni ruling family and Shia population. The document concludes by noting Bahrain's ongoing efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil.
The daily market report provided an overview of market activity in Qatar, GCC countries, and global economic data. In Qatar, the QE Index rose 2.3% led by gains in banks and transportation stocks. Volume traded increased 120.9% from the previous day. QNB Group and Salam International were the top gainers while Ahli Bank fell the most. In other GCC countries, stock markets in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi rose while Kuwait's market was closed. Earnings releases were provided for companies in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and India. The earnings calendar listed upcoming earnings dates for Qatari companies.
QNBFS Daily Market Report August 09, 2022QNB Group
The QE Index rose 1.4% to close at 13,563.2. Gains were led by the Industrials and Transportation indices, gaining 1.4% each. Top gainers were Qatari German Co. for Med. Devices and Estithmar Holding, rising 5.9% and 4.4%, respectively.
The QE index in Qatar rose 0.8% led by gains in the Transportation and Banking & Financial Services indices. Qatari Investors Group and Gulf International Services were the top gainers rising 3.6% and 3.1% respectively, while Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co. fell 2.3%. Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi and Oman rising while Saudi Arabia fell. Volume on the QE exchange rose 12.6% from the previous day.
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Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.