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CIO role in focus at banking innovation summit
June 13, 2017
The role of the chief information officer (CIO) which has now shifted to introducing innovative models and redefining customer experiences will come under the spotlight at the upcoming Middle East Ban... View more
Evonik to focus on innovation for growth
June 4, 2017
Evonik a leading German speciality chemicals company aims to achieve profitable growth by making its portfolio more specialty and more balanced strengthening its innovation power and driving a perform... View more
GE, Saudi Arabia deals to focus on mining, energy, healthcare
June 1, 2017
New projects between General Electric (GE) and Saudi Arabia will focus on the kingdom s power healthcare energy and mining sectors as well as skills training and digital analytics running on Predix sa... View more
Sharp focus on the GCC
June 1, 2017
Spending by overseas visitors to Great Britain is predicted to reach 24.1 billion ( 31.2 billion) in 2017 an 8 per cent increase on spending this year. We spoke to Sumathi Ramanathan director Asia Pac... View more
Focus on value added products, aluminium firms told
May 29, 2017
Regional aluminium companies must diversify their downstream product portfolio to include added value products such as automotive and high-grade products industry experts said. Speaking at the recentl... View more
Lanxess to focus on new halogen-free polyesters, polyamides
May 22, 2017
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess will inroduce its new halogen-free flame-retardant polyesters and polyamides the upcoming Plastics in E&E Applications conference at Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg... View more
Toshiba to focus on PC product innovations
May 10, 2017
Toshiba has announced its renewed strategy for the Middle East with focus for the business computing market through the development of business to business (B2B) PC devices and solutions. Toshiba will... View more
Responsible finance summit focus on Islamic fintech
May 4, 2017
With the retail share of responsible investment doubling to 26 per cent in 2016 ethical responsible and Islamic fintech can support further growth to deliver the financial products experts said at a s... View more
Top conference to focus on Saudi Vision 2030
May 1, 2017
Senior executives from across the global financial sector are set to meet with leading figures from Saudi government and banking in Riyadh tomorrow (May 2) at The Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference 201... View more
First Bit-BDO seminar to focus on VAT in UAE
April 16, 2017
First Bit a global IT company and BDO a worldwide network of professional services firms have partnered on a joint seminar on VAT implementation in UAE. The event will bring together seasoned tax prof... View more
Major forum to focus on GCC airports development projects
April 9, 2017
The sixth Emerging Airports Forum which will be held in Jeddah Saudi Arabia in November will focus on the Saudi airports development projects along with the other airports development projects in emer... View more
Tax reforms in focus at Deloitte conference
March 29, 2017
Deloitte recently organised its 10th annual Middle East Tax Conference in Dubait to update practitioners and clients on global and regional tax updates and tools. The 2017 edition held on March 22 and... View more
Manama forum to focus on fintech disruption
March 26, 2017
Leading bankers FinTech experts regulators and financial industry representatives from the Middle East and Africa will gather in Bahrain this week to discuss the latest FinTech trends. The 1st MEA Fin... View more
Future Cities Show to focus sustainability
March 23, 2017
The upcoming inaugural edition of Future Cities Show a global platform for companies engaged in developing an advanced infrastructure in Dubai UAE will shed light on six core elements of sustainabilit... View more
Kuwait sharpens focus on expanding tourism sector
March 19, 2017
Investment in Kuwait s tourism industry is set to increase over the next decade as the government moves to speed up construction of a new international airport terminal and several major hotel chains ... View more
Comex, Smart City Summit to focus on digital life
March 13, 2017
The upcoming Comex 2017 the 27th edition of Oman s prominent event for IT and telecom and the first Oman Smart City Summit will focus on fostering a digital community and creation of a smart nation. T... View more
KPMG to focus on financial management at seminar
March 9, 2017
KPMG in Bahrain as part of its initiatives to support the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will host the Entrepreneurs Forum seminar on March 14 at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain. Under the ... View more
New consultancy firm to focus on destinations, venues
March 8, 2017
A group of six leading professional industry consultants working for clients in over 80 countries has joined forces to create a new collaborative approach to solving business solutions for destination... View more
GPCA summit to focus on innovation
March 5, 2017
The 4rd annual GPCA Research and Innovation Summit which will open in Bahrain this week will provide valuable insights into the current petrochemical and chemical industry plans to harness the power o... View more
GPCA summit to focus on innovation
March 5, 2017
The 4rd annual GPCA Research and Innovation Summit which will open in Bahrain this week will provide valuable insights into the current petrochemical and chemical industry plans to harness the power o... View more
UNWTO to focus on key areas at ITB
March 3, 2017
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will focus on sustainability new platform tourism services child protection and indigenous tourism at the the 51th edition of ITB taking place next week in Be... View more
Meliá reinforces regional focus
March 2, 2017
MELIÁ HOTELS International has made two key appointments to their regional office. Nihad Kattan regional director of operations Middle East and Africa was appointed to oversee operations across the br... View more
ATM to focus on $8.3bn Mena wellness tourism sector
February 28, 2017
A Wellness Symposium which will throw the spotlight on the 8.3 billion industry in the Middle East/North Africa (Mena) will be launched at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) which takes place at the Dubai Wo... View more
Geo-politics, VAT in focus at ME investment meet
February 23, 2017
Geo-politics and impending Value Added Tax (VAT) were the key topics discussed at the Middle East Investment Conference held today (February 23) in Abu Dhabi UAE. The event took place at the ADGM Audi... View more
Forum puts focus on career in green buildings sector
February 16, 2017
Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices joined hands with Heriot-Watt University ... View more
BAE Systems at Idex: Focus on hi-tech security solutions
February 16, 2017
BAE Systems participation at Idex 2017 in Abu Dhabi next week is built around a range of technologically enhanced defence solutions across land sea air and cyber the company said. These technologies p... View more
Summit focus on responsible finance
February 9, 2017
A major financial summit in Switzerland supported by key Gulf institutions will focus on responsible finance and seek inputs to make finance a force for good in the global economy. The Responsible Fin... View more
Focus on oil and gas productivity at Algeria event
February 8, 2017
Major players in the North African oil and gas industry will take part in the 7 th North Africa Petroleum Exhibition & Conferences (Napec) to be held in March in Oran Algeria. The event from March 21 ... View more
Abu Dhabi summit focus on industry matchmaking
February 6, 2017
A key event at the upcoming Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) in Abu Dhabi will bring businesses together by facilitating matchmaking and showcasing trade opportunities througho... View more
Arab IPO Summit to focus on capital growth
February 6, 2017
The second Arab IPO Summit a major gathering of capital market authorities and financial institutions upcoming in Dubai UAE will highlight the critical aspects for the implementation of successful IPO... View more
AIM to focus on UAE’s $5.4bn space investments
February 2, 2017
UAE s investments in the space technology currently exceeding Dh20 billion ( 5.4 billion) will be highlighted at the upcoming Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) a global platform for foreign direct inves... View more
GIF Dialogue to focus on Bahrain industrial sector needs
January 31, 2017
The Gulf Industry Fair 2017 the Northern Gulf s industrial B2B showcase will host the GIF Dialogue: The Future of Industrialisation A Needs Analysis a roundtable discussion with Bahrain s leading indu... View more
GIF Dialogue to focus on Bahrain industrial sector needs
January 31, 2017
The Gulf Industry Fair 2017 the Northern Gulf s industrial B2B showcase will host the GIF Dialogue: The Future of Industrialisation A Needs Analysis a roundtable discussion with Bahrain s leading indu... View more
Bapco to focus on energy and environmental protection at GIF
January 23, 2017
Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) has renewed its status as a Strategic Sponsor of Gulf Industry Fair 2017 in Bahrain and will continue to emphasise on the energy and environmental protection sectors ... View more
Bapco to focus on energy and environmental protection at GIF
January 23, 2017
Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) has renewed its status as a Strategic Sponsor of Gulf Industry Fair 2017 in Bahrain and will continue to emphasise on the energy and environmental protection sectors ... View more
Focus on sulphur at Abu Dhabi event
January 17, 2017
The Middle East s role as a leading producer of sulphur globally will be highlighted at the Middle East Sulphur 2017 to be held next month in Abu Dhabi UAE. The event will take place from February 12 ... View more
Latest innovative technologies to be focus at ME-Tech
January 11, 2017
The latest innovative technologies and industry developments shaping the oil and petrochemical sectors will be highlighted at the upcoming 7th edition of ME-Tech Middle East Technology Forum for Refin... View more
Costa Rica president to focus on sustainable development
January 11, 2017
Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis will discuss the future of sustainable development and reflect on his nation s success in adopting renewable energy during a presidential address at the Abu ... View more
ATM to continue focus on wellness and spa
January 10, 2017
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to be held in April in Dubai will return with a dedicated Wellness & Spa Lounge as global spa market set to top 104 billion by 2020 according to Global Wellness Institu... View more
World to focus on sustainable tourism this year
January 2, 2017
The tourism industry across the world will have 12 months to celebrate and promote the contribution of the sector to building a better world as this year is being marked as the International Year of S... View more
ATM focus on trending travel technology
December 28, 2016
Innovations in travel technology will continue to transform the tourism industry with cloud passports personalised travel virtual reality and apps predicted to re-shape consumer habits and marketing s... View more
HIV management in focus at Dubai summit
December 21, 2016
The recent HIV Summit in the Middle East saw over 100 global and regional experts convene in Dubai UAE to discuss clinical challenges and unmet medical needs in the management of HIV in the Middle Eas... View more
IPO summit to focus on benefits of listing
November 20, 2016
The second edition of the Arab IPO Summit will focus on the benefits and strategies of listing on an Arab Stock Exchange said event organisers UMS conferences. The event is scheduled to take place on ... View more
Oil price slips further, markets focus on supply overhang
November 11, 2016
Friday morning saw oil prices fall as markets turned their focus to a persistent fuel supply overhang that is not expected to abate unless OPEC and other producers make a significant cut to their outp... View more
Dow gains from consumer focus
November 7, 2016
Dow Chemical Co whose merger with DuPont is now likely to close early next year rather than end-2016 reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as it benefited from its focus on consumer markets... View more
Adnoc to focus on sustained growth
November 7, 2016
The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) of Abu Dhabi has approved Adnoc s 2030 strategy five-year business plan and operational budget aimed at generating sustained strategic growth in the oil giant s ups... View more
Electric, autonomous vehicles to be focus at Dubai event
November 6, 2016
The development of electric autonomous and connected vehicles in the GCC will be in sharp focus at the 2nd International Conference on Future Mobility to be held later this month in Dubai UAE. The eve... View more
Adnoc to focus on growth and maximising value
November 3, 2016
The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) of Abu Dhabi has approved Adnoc s 2030 strategy five-year business plan and operational budget aimed at generating sustained strategic growth in the oil giant s ups... View more
Ras Al Khaimah projects in focus at forum
October 31, 2016
Projects for investment in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah will be the focus of high-level two-day international business investment forum in December. The Ras Al Khaimah Finance & Investment Forum ... View more
Arabal focus on aluminium sector's role in regional growth
October 26, 2016
Top experts will discuss economic diversification efforts in the region and the role of aluminium sector as the anchor of GCC s industrial growth at the 20th Arab International Aluminium Conference (A... View more
ABB to focus on four core divisions for growth
October 17, 2016
The company is a hidden digital champion. It is ideally positioned with new and existing end-to-end digital solutions that build on the intelligent cloud and close the loop with connected devices usin... View more
Focus on mobile and mid market
May 5, 2016
This year s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) which took place last month at Dubai Convention and Exhibition Centre from 25 to 28 welcomed 423 main stand holders representing 86 countries with more than 26 ... View more
Focus on Gulf as numbers swell
April 3, 2016
Britain is highlighting the huge opportunities Gulf visitors offer to the country s tourism industry as the numbers and spend from the GCC states surge and urging the sector to adapt products to suit ... View more
Danat Hotels & Resorts to focus on leisure
March 1, 2016
Danat Hotels & Resorts (DH&R) the hotels management division of National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (NCTH) of the UAE will participate in this year s ITB Berlin to focus on the leisure segment... View more
OGWA to focus on innovative EOR techniques, applications
February 29, 2016
Cementing its value to the industry Oman s long-standing oil and gas event will feature the largest Italy China and Iran pavilions for any oil and gas exhibitions in Oman and about 300 companies from ... View more
WTM Connect events focus on Asia, China
January 1, 2016
The global tourism industry is excited by the enormous growth of outbound travel from Asia particularly China and every destination hopes to cash in on this phenomenon. China saw a total of 117 millio... View more
Pest control and public health concerns new focus area
December 28, 2015
The main objective of the Pest Control and Public Health Conference is to discuss ways in which harmful pests can be eliminated to reduce diseases such as malaria in the region through the adoption of... View more
IWS 2016 to put focus on Mena water security
December 28, 2015
A separate study by the World Bank shows that as the Mena region s population continues to grow and is projected to double over the next 40 years per capita water availability is expected to fall by m... View more
ITB Asia casts twin focus on China and mobile
December 1, 2015
The vast opportunities offered by Asian travellers particularly the Chinese to the global tourism industry and the latest technological innovations shaping the industry took centre stage at the recent... View more
Focus on luxury service
November 1, 2015
Service is the differentiator at the top-end of the market backed by technology and bespoke itineraries Elegant Resorts managing director Michelle Sephton tells TTN in an exclusive interview. The Thom... View more
Focus on the halal market
November 1, 2015
UAE capital Abu Dhabi was the hub for halal travel from 19 to 21 last month as the host city of the inaugural World Halal Travel Summit attended by key decision-makers from some of the world s top hal... View more
Hi-Force to focus on training school, products at Adipec
October 26, 2015
The UK s leading manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic tools will be bringing its ECITB-approved training rig to the show to allow visitors to get an insight into the training courses offered by the ... View more
Family travel is the focus at ATM
April 1, 2015
Family-centric travel has been selected as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market 2015 accounting for more than 12.5 per cent of the 1.07 trillion global tourism market. It s easy to see wh... View more
Focus on Latin America
April 1, 2015
The third World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America taking place in São Paulo later this month will reveal the emerging travel trends in the Latin American market. The event has teamed up with leading r... View more
Noga achievements put Bahrain in focus
February 25, 2015
THE year 2014 scored a tremendous success for the National Oil and Gas Authority (Noga) the regulating authority responsible for Bahrain s oil and gas affairs in Bahrain as it organised supported and ... View more
Bapco strategic plans in focus
February 25, 2015
BAPCO launched its current five-year strategic plan in 2010 with the main focus on refinery expansion enhanced trading in the international markets improved human resource policies and processes and t... View more
Strong focus on health and safety
February 25, 2015
BAPCO S commitment to achieving a zero-injury zero-incident work environment was reflected in a range of initiatives in 2014 which sought to reinforce the company s no compromise safety culture and sh... View more
Luxury travel in focus this ATM
February 23, 2015
A 2014 YouGov Luxury Travel report for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region showed that out of the 1 000-plus regionally based survey respondents luxury clearly has a home in the Middle East... View more
Travel tech in focus at ATM this year
January 25, 2015
THE Middle East is increasingly seeing high profile travel brands capitalising on the rapidly evolving technology landscape in order to meet the demands of an ever-more tech savvy consumer. As such a ... View more
GCC a key focus for Ireland
January 25, 2015
THE Gulf region will remain a key part of Tourism Ireland s marketing plans for 2015 following continued year on year increases in the number of visitors from the region. The tourism authority which i... View more
Energy and water security focus
December 23, 2014
ABU DHABI Sustainability Week 2015 (ADSW) will kick off a pivotal year in sustainable development as world leaders prepare for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris and work toward a univ... View more
Middle East O&G industry urged to focus on HSE issues
November 20, 2014
THE regional oil and gas (O&G) industry needs to place health safety and environment (HSE) issues at the centre of planning during the post easy oil era a distinguished panel of international experts ... View more
Marubeni to shift trading focus
October 9, 2014
Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp is refocusing its energy trading on naphtha and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and away from crude as it targets becoming a niche market player in a tough environment... View more
ATM 2015 to focus on family-centric travel
September 25, 2014
FAMILY-centric travel which accounted for more than 12.5 per cent of the 1.07 trillion global tourism market has been selected as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015 which tak... View more
QDC expertise in focus in competitive Saudi market
September 16, 2014
VETERAN precast concrete specialist Qanbar Dywidag Precast Concrete Company (QDC) has created a niche for itself in the Saudi market with its services being called upon for projects that demand a high... View more
Impact of power, gas demand in focus
September 1, 2014
Population growth industrial expansion and demand for power has had a dramatic impact on the Middle East gas industry with many countries turning to imports to keep pace. The region is focusing on exp... View more
Downstream focus for QP
May 21, 2014
QATAR the world s biggest liquid natural gas (LNG) exporter plans to grow its downstream sector with investments over 13 billion. Qatar Petroleum has embarked on an ambitious plan to further develop Q... View more
Sabic keeps focus on innovations
March 27, 2014
THE Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) has opened a new state-of-the-art facility under the patronage of Prince Khaled Bin Bandar Al-Saud Governor of Riyadh. The Sabic Plastics Applica... View more
Rezidor to focus on ‘food and drink’
December 26, 2013
THE Rezidor Hotel Group has announced a strong pipeline of projects with 17 hotels and 3 900 rooms under development in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region over the next three years. This y... View more
ADSW to focus on intertwined issues
December 24, 2013
MASDAR Abu Dhabi s renewable energy company says that the second edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will focus on the interconnected challenges and opportunities of sustainable growth wit... View more
Singapore: Host country focus
November 21, 2013
THIS year Singapore has played host to a travel trade festival consisting of eight events that has united the industry s most influential leaders and professionals. TravelRave is an annual week-long p... View more
France renewing its focus on tourism
November 21, 2013
THE world s most visited tourism destination with more than 83 million visitors a year France could be excused sitting on its laurels. However with big plans afoot to mark the centenary of the start o... View more
Focus on Thai wellness
September 24, 2013
APART from its golden beaches and exotic islands Thailand is a highly sought-after destination for medical tourism amidst Arab travellers. As well as health and wellness treatment programmes offered b... View more
Oil giant’s focus on downstream
September 18, 2013
IN ITS downstream operations Aramco continues to expand its global refining capacity and the integration of refining and chemicals facilities. Refining crude oil and condensates fractionating natural ... View more
Australia focus shifts to oil
April 4, 2013
Shale prospectors in Australia s vast Outback are homing in on oil as the lucrative prize that is easier and cheaper to exploit than gas. Initial hopes had been to replicate a US shale gas boom but th... View more
Bahrain to increase focus on downstream
March 28, 2013
The Kingdom of Bahrain is moving toward finalising plans to refurbish its only oil refinery part of a wider programme that will see the Gulf s first oil producer increase its focus on value-added down... View more
US refiners focus on exports
February 24, 2013
Most analysts still write about the US fuel market as if it were a closed system with refiners importing crude to meet domestic needs and bringing in some extra gasoline from Europe to meet peak deman... View more
Tullow drilling in focus after mixed 2012
January 17, 2013
Tullow Oil has a record 49 wells planned this year and drilling engineers due to deliver news by February are under pressure after a disappointing trading update from the Africa-focused company. After... View more
Regional focus on new plastics
November 22, 2012
Having traditionally produced base chemicals like olefins for sale to global consumers the GCC states are concentrating on job-creating options by extending the value chain of their petroleum sector a... View more
Adipec to be an annual event, to focus on gas in 2013
October 24, 2012
FROM next year the Middle East s largest oil and gas event will be held annually instead of biennially according to key industry figures representing the region s oil and gas sector. Giving reasons fo... View more
Focus on education as EIBTM turns 25
October 22, 2012
CELEBRATING its 25th year EIBTM2012 will once again open doors from November 27-29 in Barcelona Spain bringing the best possible business opportunities for suppliers and buyers. Besides which the show... View more
Aromatics focus to offer key benefits
September 20, 2012
A NEW wave of aromatics investments is under discussion in Saudi Arabia. As part of a move further into petrochemicals state-owned Saudi Aramco is building refineries with downstream aromatics product... View more
HPCL to target E&P assets, focus on gas
July 9, 2012
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has drawn up a strategy to make foray into development and acquisition of E&P (exploration and production) assets increase focus on developing gas busine... View more
Dow to focus on margins, cash
June 3, 2012
Chemicals manufacturing giant Dow Chemicals Company says it is advancing its strategy of taking advantage of low feedstock costs and in turn stressing on products that generate higher margins and high... View more
Saudi, Malaysia are key focus for Hyatt
April 23, 2012
HYATT Hotels Corporation will announce development plans for major properties in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition in Dubai. In February of this year Hya... View more
Gulf Air places focus on IT development
March 25, 2012
Gulf Air the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain was recognised for its achievements in information technology at the CIO 50 Awards and Forum 2012 and was amongst the top 50 organisations and t... View more
Germany puts the focus back on wellness
March 25, 2012
When promoting the Destination Germany in the Arabian Gulf market the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) local affiliate of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) for GCC countries functions to p... View more
Saudi must focus on downstream: Naimi
March 12, 2012
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia must reduce its reliance on crude sales revenues and develop its downstream industry to shield its economy from international market volatility the kingdom s oil minister... View more
Danat Hotels shifts focus to Mice segment
January 29, 2012
DANAT Hotels & Resorts (DH&R) the Hotels Management Division of National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels manages a portfolio of four and five star properties in Abu Dhabi including the Danat Al Ain R... View more
US oil drilling to focus on the Gulf of Mexico
November 13, 2011
The Obama administration will allow robust oil and gas development in the Gulf of Mexico starting in 2012 but will hold off on letting drillers into Arctic waters until more is known about spill respo... View more
Doha oil ‘Olympics’ to focus on ‘energy solutions for all’
October 16, 2011
EVERY three years the World Petroleum Council organises the World Petroleum Congress as the principal meeting place for global discussion of oil and gas issues. The triennial Congress is also known as... View more
Petrobras capex at $224.7bn; E&P focus
July 31, 2011
Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras will earmark more money for exploration and production in its five-year investment plan signaling a shift toward the more profitable activities that investors... View more
Vorecons focus on reducing complexity
March 28, 2011
GLOBAL drive component specialist Voith Turbo has established a firm foothold in the Middle Eastern region winning orders for the supply of its Vorecons to several projects. The most prominent orders ... View more
Accor to focus on core brands
March 13, 2011
THE Middle East has long remained a key development market for the Accor Group and the company plans to continue this expansion in 2011 with nine new properties. These include five in Abu Dhabi with t... View more
UAE to put focus on gas development
January 31, 2011
ADNOC and its affiliate Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Co (Gasco) are giving much attention to the 10 billion Integrated Gas Development (IGD) programme. The project will add 700 million cubic feet per day ... View more
Bahra set to focus on innovation
January 31, 2011
FOCUSING on innovation and serving the region with top-quality products Bahra Cables Company aims to be a major producer of low medium and high voltage cables in Saudi Arabia. The company now intends ... View more
Focus turns to gas and exploration
September 20, 2010
SAUDI Aramco is shifting its upstream emphasis to exploration and natural gas development after adding 2 million barrels per day (mbpd) to oil production capacity during 2004-09 according to Zuhair Al... View more
Neutral Zone focus on sustainability
September 20, 2010
KUWAIT and Saudi Arabia are looking to target Jurassic plays in the onshore portion of their Neutral Zone in search of oil and gas. The two countries have abandoned long-term plans to increase output ... View more
Outbound cruisers are focus for HAL
August 29, 2010
HOLLAND America Line (HAL) recently signed a partnership with Mezze Associates the new office for Discover the World Marketing to manage its sales and marketing strategy representing the cruise line i... View more
SK Energy to focus on E&P, business boost
June 27, 2010
South Korea s SK Energy Asia s No 4 crude oil refiner said it would focus on exploration and production (E&P) of oil and research and development (R&D) of energy spinning off its refining and petroche... View more
FLNG business ‘is now in focus’
May 31, 2010
THE market for floating regasification and the floating liquefaction vessel has been drastically increasing with the liquefaction sector forecast to be worth 7.4 billion by 2016. Closely following thi... View more
AHIC to focus on growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia
April 29, 2010
As part of the focus on Unlocking Investment Opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2010 participants will discuss opportunities for hotel ... View more
Integration and clarity of focus are the key drivers
March 29, 2010
IN MAY last when Royal Dutch Shell announced a series of impending structural changes set to coincide with Peter Voser s arrival as CEO on July 1 headlines largely focused on potential job cuts and th... View more
Enoc to hold back on 2010 buys, focus on upgradation
March 8, 2010
Dubai state-owned refiner Emirates National Oil Co (Enoc) will hold back on acquisitions this year as it focuses on existing operations a senior executive said. Enoc a downstream-focused firm owned by... View more
Focus is on education at GIBTM 2010
February 28, 2010
The fourth edition of the Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) also known as Mice in the Gulf and Middle East is set to open its doors at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (... View more
Major focus on family
February 28, 2010
Attracting family visitors is Kuwait s strategy for tourism growth with the country having experienced little effect from the economic downturn. A spokeswoman for Kuwait s tourism sector said: Tourism... View more
Forum to focus on innovative geosciences solutions
February 22, 2010
UNITED in a quest to unlock hydrocarbon potential as global demand for oil and gas continues to rise the GEO 2010 exhibition and conference has attracted highly respected individuals and companies fro... View more
Focus shifts to gas as oil expansion grinds to a halt
September 21, 2009
ARAMCO is shifting its exploration and production focus to gas to meet rapidly rising domestic demand as its programme to expand oil capacity comes to a close. Falling global oil consumption has left ... View more
A good focus for Carlson
July 29, 2009
CARLSON Hotels Worldwide offering a selection of brands from luxury to economy has an impressive range in the Middle East. Some already established and some in the pipeline among them are Regent Hotel... View more
A good focus for Carlson
July 29, 2009
CARLSON Hotels Worldwide offering a selection of brands from luxury to economy has an impressive range in the Middle East. Some already established and some in the pipeline among them are Regent Hotel... View more
A good focus for Carlson
July 29, 2009
CARLSON Hotels Worldwide offering a selection of brands from luxury to economy has an impressive range in the Middle East. Some already established and some in the pipeline among them are Regent Hotel... View more
A good focus for Carlson
July 29, 2009
CARLSON Hotels Worldwide offering a selection of brands from luxury to economy has an impressive range in the Middle East. Some already established and some in the pipeline among them are Regent Hotel... View more
Strong regional focus from Wataniya Airways
June 29, 2009
KUWAIT International airport s announcement of a six per cent annual growth from last year was good news for George Cooper CEO of Wataniya Airways who is confident that the aviation industry in the re... View more
Educational focus on attracting business in the Gulf
March 30, 2009
GULF Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) is focusing this year s professional education programme on maintaining developing and attracting business. Taking place from March 31 to... View more
Clarcor’s complete focus on filtration
March 29, 2009
CLARCOR is among the world s largest manufacturers of filtration products. Manufacturing over 80 000 types of filter products no other organisation can match Clarcor s capabilities says a company spok... View more
Emirates’ environmental focus - reducing fuel emissions
March 2, 2009
EMIRATES Airline s focus is to operate the world s most efficient fleet of aircraft and as such is implementing a four part strategy to reduce emissions according to Andrew Parker senior vice presiden... View more
Shah project aims to focus shortages
January 25, 2009
THE UAE is in urgent need of supplies for both domestic and industrial sectors as well for reinjection to sustain output from ageing fields. High oil prices earlier last year prompted Abu Dhabi to opt... View more
Oberoi focus on MICE business and good PR
December 31, 2008
The Oberoi Group had a great start to 2008 but also saw a fall from September onwards due to the global financial crisis according to LINCY ISAAC the group s director of sales and marketing. A larger ... View more
World Responsible Tourism Day focus
October 28, 2008
Travel and tourism organisations throughout the world are under increasing pressure from consumers and communities to work more responsibly. The World Travel Market supported by the UNWTO introduced t... View more
World Responsible Tourism Day focus
October 28, 2008
Travel and tourism organisations throughout the world are under increasing pressure from consumers and communities to work more responsibly. The World Travel Market supported by the UNWTO introduced t... View more
Orion Congress focus on economic crisis
October 28, 2008
MORE than 200 delegates attended last month s fifth annual Orion Congress which focused on the future of tourism and showcased topics including the current global economic crisis and the anticipated e... View more
Saudi Arabia to focus intently on taming heavy crude
September 21, 2008
IN THE world of hydrocarbons two factors are now certain. The days of cheap light oil are nearly over; and significant new capacities of heavy crude need to be brought to the market to meet soaring gl... View more
Customer focus seen paying dividends for Abdulkarim
September 21, 2008
Al Abdulkarim Holding Company (AKHC) a leading Saudi supplier and stockist of electrical electromechanical telecommunication instrumentation and oilfield components and equipment has been involved in ... View more
Green focus for travel show
June 26, 2008
The Business Travel Show Dubai is teaming up with YouGovSiraj market research to roll out a comprehensive survey into the business travel trends of corporates in the UAE. The survey which will target ... View more
Caribbean government’s tourism focus
March 30, 2008
The WTTC is in full support of the decision taken by Caricom to devote a full day during its regular meeting of heads of government in July to focus on travel and tourism. This is the first time that ... View more
ATM seminars focus on industry issues
March 30, 2008
A total of 14 leadership seminars tackling key industry issues will be staged for the first time on the show floor at the 15th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held this year between May 6 and 9. For 2008 ... View more
PTT focus on natural gas in $7bn investment drive
December 30, 2007
PTT Thailand s top energy firm said it planned to invest 241 billion baht ( 7.2 billion) between 2008 and 2012 of which 72 per cent would go into the natural gas business. Major projects included pipe... View more
Climate Change is key focus for ILTM Conference
November 1, 2007
THE International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) has announced the schedule for its opening conference this year along with details of an inaugural Industry Report on the state of the luxury travel indus... View more
Petchem challenges focus of UAE forum
October 28, 2007
Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Ltd (Borouge) is among leading regional firms preparing for a landmark petrochemical summit in the UAE in December. Borouge a joint venture between glabal petrochemical grou... View more
Oil show focus on innovation
October 28, 2007
The UAE Ministry of Energy is supporting a major oil show to be held in Dubai in December. The event gains significance as Abu Dhabi takes the lead in the UAE s mega-energy projects. More than 500 exh... View more
Crucial CIS event ups spa, cruise focus
October 4, 2007
In its 15th year the annual CIS Travel Market has established itself as a key business-to-business exhibition for the travel industry. The inbound and outbound travel event for the Commonwealth of Ind... View more
Galileo urges MEA focus on e-ticketing deadline
October 4, 2007
Galileo is urging suppliers and subscribers in the Middle East to focus on e-ticketing if they are to meet the extended IATA deadline of 96.5 per cent e-ticketing by May 31. As a leading global distri... View more
Proclad is growing fast with a focus on research
September 23, 2007
The Proclad Group a leading global precision engineering manufacturing and service provider for the oil and gas and petrochemical industries is to set up a new company to boost research and developmen... View more
New Malaysian economic zone to focus on tourism
August 29, 2007
A newly announced economic development zone in northern peninsular Malaysia will give a fillip to the tourism industry in the northern states eTN reported. The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER)... View more
Focus on boosting arrivals from the East
July 30, 2007
Sharjah s tourism sector is looking to the East as it seeks to build on a doubling of visitor numbers over the past year. While the emirate is still somewhat in the shadow of Dubai promotion drives an... View more
Total to focus on African projects
June 10, 2007
African oil will be central to French energy major Total s efforts to hit its output targets this decade its head of exploration and production said. Total is set to increase investment in the region ... View more
Key event to focus on gas
May 27, 2007
The 6th Doha Conference on Natural Gas will be held from October 29 November 1 2007 at the Sheraton Doha Hotel. The conference is hosted and organised by Qatar Petroleum. More than 40 renowned experts... View more
Passenger focus key to Etihad’s growth
April 24, 2007
Etihad Airways has made immense progress since its launch in 2003 and will be profitable in 2010 says CEO James Hogan. In just a few years we have achieved a global brand and in my opinion deliver one... View more
Family to be key focus for Sharjah National Hotels
April 24, 2007
Sharjah National Hotels will be promoting the emirate and its hotels as family friendly at the Arabian Travel Market according to a hotel spokesman. The group owns three hotels in the emirate: The Hot... View more
MICE buyers focus on safety, crisis management
April 24, 2007
What constitutes a safe destination? How important is safety and security when planning international travel? Some US companies have banned corporate travel to Thailand because of political unrest; or... View more
Strong Middle East focus for Silversea in 2007
April 15, 2007
SILVERSEA has introduced several initiatives designed to offer its Middle Eastern guests the finest experience afloat during 2007 says a company official. This is part of a strong Middle Eastern focus... View more
Fresh focus on knowledge and education at IMEX
April 15, 2007
In response to growing demand for high quality professional education opportunities IMEX has expanded the scope of its seminar programme for 2007. The leading meetings industry exhibition which runs f... View more
Singapore focus on clean energy
March 25, 2007
Singapore will invest more than US 110 million to develop a clean energy industry with solar energy as a key area of research the government announced. The tropical island-state with average temperatu... View more
Event to focus on ecology
March 25, 2007
The Bahrain Society of Engineers in association with the Environment Technology & Management Association Saudi Arabian Section of Air & Waste Management Association and Saudi Arabian Water Environemnt... View more
Airlines must focus on efficiency, says IATA chief
February 22, 2007
THE airline industry in 2007 will be marked by lower oil prices and slower revenue growth forcing operating efficiencies according to Giovanni Bisignani IATA s director general and CEO The focus for 2... View more
Dollar-Thrifty set for luxury focus
January 24, 2007
THE Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (DTAG) has big plans for 2007 says the company s regional director Sam Eltibi both in terms of increasing customer interface with new outlets as well as a strong fo... View more
bmi to focus on mid haul in 2007
December 25, 2006
Brand: bmi Spokesperson: Adrian Parkes sales and marketing director bmi. Plans for 2007? We want to build on the successful route launches to Riyadh Jeddah and Moscow and to look at further developing... View more
Korea focus on plant upgrades
December 10, 2006
This year s steep slide in margins for cheaper oil products drives home the urgency of South Korean refiners plans for multibillion-dollar capacity upgrades and should encourage investors looking to f... View more
Downstream focus is vital for industry
December 10, 2006
The Middle East is well positioned to become a global petrochemical hub a senior executive of The Dow Chemical Company told delegates at the Saudi Energy Forum. Dow a global leader in chemicals and pl... View more
Sharjah focus on steel range
November 12, 2006
The third edition of SteelFab the Middle East s largest display of steel working machinery will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from January 29 to 31. After two very successful editions Steelfab is now... View more
UAE, KSA to be Coral’s focus
October 31, 2006
SHARJAH-BASED Coral International Hotels is set to launch a slew of exotic resorts around the UAE and in South Africa in line with a stated target of 25 properties by 2009 a senior official told TTN. ... View more
UAE, KSA to be Coral’s focus
October 31, 2006
SHARJAH-BASED Coral International Hotels is set to launch a slew of exotic resorts around the UAE and in South Africa in line with a stated target of 25 properties by 2009 a senior official told TTN. ... View more
New look marketing focus for Hyatt Regency
October 31, 2006
DUBAI S Hyatt Regency will be promoting its spanking new look at WTM according to the hotel s general manager. The UK market is quite substantial for the Middle East and this year we need to be there ... View more
Focus on the immaterial
October 31, 2006
THE popular notion of luxury is changing renowned designer Karim Rashid (right) told listeners at a conference in Dubai earlier this year. Rashid who won the Sleep05 European Hotel Design Award for hi... View more
Trade focus for New Zealand
October 1, 2006
ALTHOUGH still a small number more Middle Eastern tourists are travelling to New Zealand than ever in line with the country being perceived as a trendy holiday spot according to an official. Visitor a... View more
Carbon cuts in focus
September 24, 2006
Saudi Aramco continued a tradition of environmental awareness and protection with the first Regional Carbon Management Symposium in Dammam. The three-day symposium drew an estimated 400 participants r... View more
Tourism in firm focus for Egypt’s north coast
August 28, 2006
EGYPT S north coast is turning into a year-round destination with quality resorts and diverse range of attractions. The Mediterranean coast is one of the country s fastest-growing luxury hospitality a... View more
Dubai focus for Marriott
August 28, 2006
AS the weather cools down in the desert and autumn sets in bringing with it weather good enough to head to the beaches two Marriott properties in Dubai are offering special packages this Ramadan from ... View more
Joitex to focus on ecotourism, wellness
June 3, 2006
GOLDEN Bridge is organizing the first edition of the Jordan International Tourism Expo (Joitex) from July 10 to 13. The event is being held in co-ordination with the ministry of tourism and the Jordan... View more
Environmental focus at AHIC
May 31, 2006
ROYALTY finance experts property developers and hoteliers will speak of the need to pursue sustainable environmental policies while building a tourism infrastructure in the Middle East at the Arabian ... View more
Focus on challenges in Middle East
March 26, 2006
GEO 2006 the Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition is more important than ever as the world continues to look to the Middle East as a significant source of supply for its increasing energy... View more
Destination marketing in focus for 2006
March 6, 2006
SHARJAH will continue to position itself as a unique family destination in 2006 it was decided at a recent meeting of the Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). In a meeting held to... View more
MICE focus for Qatar
March 6, 2006
QATAR the pearl of the Middle East with its recent fortune of having the second largest gas reserves in the world is moving towards economic diversification a prudent approach to ensure a long-term he... View more
BITE to focus on consumers
March 6, 2006
AFTER its phenomenally successful debut in 2005 the second Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE 2006) promises to be four times as big with exhibitors from around the region as well as Europe and A... View more
Small aircraft, privatisation focus
February 11, 2006
Outlook 2006 Though ambitious we are trying to become an airline that despite its small/ medium size is able to dominate the Middle East and link comprehensively the region both to itself and to the w... View more
Safety issues in focus
December 24, 2005
The British Safety Council has laun-ched the world s first Certificate designed for professionals based outside the UK. The International Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (ICertOSH) has b... View more
Offshore projects in focus
October 30, 2005
Valentine Maritime Ltd has established under the laws of foreign investment its own company in Saudi Arabia. The company will execute all offshore pipelines platform construction sub-sea and other mar... View more
Offshore projects in focus
September 25, 2005
Valentine Maritime Ltd has established under the laws of foreign investment its own company in Saudi Arabia. The company will execute all offshore pipelines platform construction sub-sea and other mar... View more
Saudi to focus on light crude
July 3, 2005
Outlining Saudi Arabia s plans to boost crude oil output in coming years Khalid Al Falih senior vice-president for gas operations at state-owned Saudi Arabian Oil Co said the kingdom will concentrate ... View more
Focus on pilgrim tourism
April 6, 2005
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia holds a special place in the Muslim world. Makkah and Madinah are two holiest cities for all Muslims. These cities are where the two Holy Mosques are located along with oth... View more
Bahrain to focus on F1 at ITB
March 5, 2005
By SREE BHAT There is cheer on the face of Island of Smiles Bahrain as it encounters the global tourism market after registering impressive growth figures last year. Having hosted more than five milli... View more
Business challenges in focus
March 2, 2005
Oil and gas industry experts are making final preparations for the 14th Society of Petroleum Engineers Oil & Gas Show (MEOS 2005) which is scheduled for March 12 to March 15 at the Bahrain Internation... View more
Fairmont to focus on brand positioning
January 4, 2005
What is Fairmont s plan for 2005? In addition to the three new properties coming in this region Abu Dhabi The Palm and Cairo Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has reached an agreement to manage The Savoy Lond... View more
Focus on China to be crucial
November 16, 2004
Sabic plans to invest in petrochemical production facilities in China despite cheaper production costs in its Middle East home market. Yousef Al-Benyan general manager of Sabic Asia Pacific said a Chi... View more
Eco-tourism to be strong focus for Jordan
July 8, 2004
JORDAN plans to focus on building up its eco-tourism segment the minister of environment tourism and antiquities Alia Bouran told TTN. There s more to Jordan than Petra she added. We ve seen some succ... View more
JW Marriott to focus on brand awareness
April 29, 2004
THE JW Marriott Dubai has been chosen as the official host hotel for ATM this year and up to 70 hosted MICE buyers will be accommodated at the hotel during the exhibition. Being the host hotel for 200... View more
Close market focus pays off for AFI
June 24, 2003
When Saudi Arabia based Alaa For Industry (AFI) was established in 1984 it was originally engaged in the contracting supply and service of hydraulic systems for the transport industry. Soon after howe... View more
All eyes focus on 'biggest ever' ATM
May 3, 2003
All eyes will be on Dubai this month as the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2003 kicks-off on the 6th. ATM 2003 is undoubtedly going to be the biggest show to date says an official from Reed Travel Exhibi... View more
DSF 2003 committee to focus on Kenya, Far East
November 7, 2002
The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) Organising Committee will begin its international promotion campaign in Beirut and continue with a focus on the promising new markets of Kenya and the Far East. DSF 2... View more
Middle East to focus on changing perceptions
November 7, 2002
Tourism chiefs from the Middle East are gearing up for World Travel Market 2002 which many see as a crucial opportunity to change public perception about travel to the region. Representatives from acr... View more
Focus turns overseas
March 25, 2002
BY INVESTING abroad and through acquisition Sabic is aiming to make a real impression on the world stage bringing Saudi industrial might and expertise into view. As Sabic management and policy-makers ... View more
Ghawar in focus as lighter oil grades remain high fashion
March 25, 2002
REPORTS AT the end of last year suggested that a major oil well drilling programme in Saudi Arabia was due to focus on the Ghawar field to support the production of Arab Light crude. Whether this happ... View more
Optimised recovery an ongoing focus
January 21, 2002
Adnoc has successfully embarked on a number of schemes to assess undiscovered oil reserves and optimise hydrocarbon recovery from existing fields. During the past three decades Adnoc has expanded its ... View more
Hilton bosses focus on GCC expansion
January 8, 2002
Top executives from Hilton International a leading hotel brand met recently in Dubai to discuss recent hotel openings in the GCC as well as plans for further expansion in the region. Anthony Harris CE... View more
Offshore focus fuels optimism at Fugro
July 16, 2001
Increased focus on the development of offshore hydrocarbon reserves in Iran is providing a positive outlook for Fugro Survey (Middle East) Ltd according to a company official. In an increasingly compe... View more
Bilal to focus on MENA clients
June 2, 2001
Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has appointed a new account manager dedicated to its Middle East and North African clients. Hibba Bilal 25 is a business administration and psychology honours graduate fr... View more