Abu Dhabi Year in Review 2013

The past year was a good one for Abu Dhabi, both in terms of economic performance and its progress towards a more diversified economy - the principle goal of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, formulated some five years ago.

Saudi, Egypt, Iraq economies to lead MENA

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iraq will be among the world's 30 largest economies by 2028, according to forecasts by a London-based economic consultancy.

Development of KSA mining sector creates jobs for Saudis

The construction of the Saudi mining sector serves the country and citizens over the long term and contributes to creating thousands of jobs for the people of the Kingdom, especially in the technical jobs, as well as investment opportunities for citizens and international companies, Saudi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Al-Naimi said Wednesday during the inspection tour of Ma'aden Company projects in Ras Al-Khair City, Eastern Province.

Bottled spring water from Greece comes to N. America

The product will be marketed by Symi International in North America

Iran has potential to extract up to 80 minerals

Iran has the potential to extract up to 80 minerals through expanding exploration operations, IRIB quoted chairman of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) Mehdi Karbasian as saying on Jan. 6.

KM Packaging celebrates milestone in aluminium tray lidding

The UK-based pioneer is celebrating its 15th anniversary of innovation in this formative area.

Ultra performance structural compounds

RTP launches new carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic compounds that close the performance gap between plastics and metal.

Conference on contaminants and residues in food

The 9th International Fresenius Conference on food contaminants is scheduled from 7 to 8 April 2014 in Mainz/Germany

Wacker and Slovenian partner in co-branding deal for silicone compounds

The Ljubljana-based distribution partner can now use the “Based on ELASTOSIL?” quality label for its own silicone compounds made of WACKER raw materials.

Longitudinally welded stainless tubes for heavy-duty service

The welded tubes manufactured by Schoeller Werk have successfully passed the approval tests as transmission in railway applications.

Whisky Advocate names Diageo Distiller of the Year

Whisky magazine cites Diageo's investment, innovation and "incredible portfolio of whiskies

12th Seoul Int'l Cafe Show

Korean trade show presents latest in coffee industry, and more