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Saudi calls for GCC-wide rules on hiring maids

A Saudi official has called for a unified system governing the recruitment and working conditions of house maids across the GCC.

Moroccan tourism revenue up 6pc in Jan

Revenue from the tourism industry in Morocco crossed 4.37 billion Moroccan dirhams ($506 million) this January, an increase of 5.9 per cent

Sudan to sell stakes in four sugar plants

Sudan, struggling with economic crisis and a budget deficit, plans to sell stakes in four state-owned sugar plants to attract partners, the official news agency SUNA said.

Saudi diesel import set to hit record levels

Saudi Arabia will import near record high diesel volumes this summer, as it gears up to beat the sweltering heat and meet rising travel needs during the fasting month 

Bahrain plans $52m spend on infrastructure

Bahrain will spend more than BD20 million ($52.75 million) on new infrastructure projects in the kingdom, said a senior government official.

Mena fastest growing e-commerce region

The Middle East and North Africa represents the fastest growing e-commerce region worldwide with an estimated 45 per cent year-on-year growth in its value 

Qatar plans overseas energy investment fund

Three Qatari state-backed entities, including the nation's acquisitive sovereign wealth fund, are to establish a new overseas fund which will look to invest in energy

GCC projects to hit $1.35 trillion by 2013-end

The GCC projects industry is expected to have another stellar year in 2013 as the value of contracts to be awarded is poised to reach $1.35 trillion 

Sony plans major African expansion

Sony has unveiled its blueprint for expansion across the African continent, looking to transform consumers’ experience through launching

Kuwait Airways to sign $3bn Airbus deal

State-run Kuwait Airways will spend KD850 million dinars ($2.98 billion) on 25 new Airbus jets and aims to lease a further 13 to upgrade its ageing

RATP launches new tramway in Algeria

RATP group, one of the largest urban transport operators worldwide, has launched the new Oran tramway in Algeria which will cater to about  90,000 passengers per day.

Dubai may get creative to fund debt hump

Dubai may use a wide range of strategies, from asset sales to increased bond issues and continued support from Abu Dhabi, to get through a looming period of debt 
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