Business Weekly

Business Weekly




Batelco introduces Cisco technology

August 6 - 12, 2008
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Batelco announced the launch of Cisco Unified Communication, a unified communications solution designed for small to medium enterprises (SMEs).





AUB_launches key financing programme

August 6 - 12, 2008
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Ahli United Bank (AUB) launched the 'Supplier Finance' programme, as part of its continuous efforts to support the growth of small and medium business enterprises (SMEs) in the kingdom.





Fund deal to spur private sector

August 6 - 12, 2008
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The Labour Fund and the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) in Bahrain have signed a working arrangement that will see both development agencies pooling resources and strengthening the facilities available to the kingdom's private sector.





SICO_net profit soars 61 per cent to $15m

August 6 - 12, 2008
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Bahrain-based Securities & Investment Company (SICO) announced a net profit of BD5.758 million ($15 million) for the first half of this year, an increase of 61 per cent, compared to last year's second quarter profits of BD3.581 million.





Gas turbines can ease energy woes

August 6 - 12, 2008
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Gas turbine technology is becoming increasingly popular in the Middle East and North African region as countries scout for means of boosting power generation without putting a heavy cost on the environment.





Investing in the future

August 6 - 12, 2008
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Tharawat Investment House, a Bahrain-based Sharia compliant Islamic investment company, was launched with a capital base of $33.25 million.