The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states exported approximately 79 per cent of its total product portfolio to 177 countries last year, amounting to 63.4 million tonnes of chemicals, according to GPCA estimates. Petrochemical exports for the year were valued at USD55.5 billion.
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GCC's petrochemical exports reach USD55.5bn
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'Desalination key to sustaining life and economies in Gulf'
Desalination in the Gulf region amounts to about 40% of the world's desalinated water capacity, the 3rd Power and Desalination Summit was told yesterday.
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Expert says Arab world needs to change its attitude towards work
A prominent management trainer and inspirational speaker who is in the sultanate to deliver a series of lectures on 'Strategic Development of Future Leaders' has said that Oman needs empowerment, not enforcement.
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World Bank: Trade and Transport Corridor Management Toolkit (07-May-14)
“Kunaka, Charles; Carruthers, Robin. 2014. Trade and Transport Corridor Management Toolkit. Washington, DC: World Bank. © World Bank. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/18241 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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World Bank: The Little Data Book 2014 (09-May-14)
“World Bank. 2014. The Little Data Book 2014. Washington, DC. © World Bank. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/18238 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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World Bank: World Development Indicators 2014 (09-May-14)
“World Bank. 2014. World Development Indicators 2014. Washington, DC. © World Bank. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/18237 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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KMEFIC: GCC Central Banks Digest (Apr-14)
This is a PDF report.
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Deloitte: GCC Powers of Construction - Sector Overview (2014)
This is a PDF report.
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Contract awards today for USD400m Sur steel mill project
A pair of key contracts is due be signed here today that will pave the way for the implementation of a major integrated steel mill in Sur in the South Sharqiya-governorate of Oman, to begin in right earnest.
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Al Batinah, Al Suwadi Power IPOs open for subscription
Al Batinah Power Co SAOG (under transformation), and Al Suwadi Power Company SAOG (under transformation) has announced the opening of their Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for subscription.
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ICV generates 10,000 jobs
The Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the Sultanate's exploration and production company, has generated 10,000 jobs in the last two and half years through its ICV (In-Country Value) Drive.
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1,271 loans disbursed by ODB in Q1 of 2014
The total loan schemes approved by Oman Development Bank (ODB) in the first quarter in 2014 (January 1-March 31) amounted to 1,271, with a total worth of OMR 9.744 million.
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Bank Muscat SME workshop on financial analysis evokes good response
A series of workshop on 'understanding and utilising financial analysis to make business decisions' organised by Bank Muscat for the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector evoked strong response from existing and prospective entrepreneurs
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3 categories for Private sector & SMEs in HM Award for Excellence in eGovernment
Al Riyami: winning projects will receive continuous free of charge consultancy services from the Jury Panel.
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Oman working to support SME growth
Supporting the development of Oman's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is regarded as a key method for boosting private sector employment levels and direct Omani involvement in the economy.
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Oman Arab Bank to advise Al Maha's proposed 20m share offer
Oman Arab Bank's (OAB) investment banking division is advising Al Maha Ceramics on its proposed initial public offering of 20 million shares.
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Sun Metals, Posco sign pact for Sur steel plant
The signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a USD400 million steel plant in Sur is expected to develop downstream industries in the region.
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Oman Drydock to launch new LNG ship repair partnership
Oman Drydock Company (ODC) will formally launch a new partnership targeting the LNG carrier repair market at next month's Posidonia trade fair in Greece.
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Oman Arab Bank names top executive for Al Yusr Islamic unit
Oman Arab Bank (OAB) management appointed Abdul Qader Al Bulushi as a general manager to head Al Yusr Islamic Banking.
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MB Holding to buy back shares of Flexible Industrial Packaging
The board of directors of Flexible Industrial Packaging Company has decided to undertake a restructuring plan.
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