Solar Middle East delivers opportunities for manufacturers

The Middle East's lead role in the growth of the solar power industry will be underlined by a new event in the UAE, creating major opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers worldwide to capitalise on heavy investment by regional governments.

GCC renewable energy industry generate opportunities

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman plan 10% of their energy from sustainable sources by 2020.

'Green' is the new gold for investors

Gold investors are turning to the verified carbon market and the world's fast-growing commodity in their droves, according to the boss of the industry's leading company.

Ma'aden Alcoa JV to build alumina refinery in Saudi Arabia

The Ma'aden Alcoa aluminium joint venture announced today that it has signed a contract worth SR5.6bn with Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd to construct its alumina refinery at Ras Al Khair in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.

Anglo American announces sale of Scaw South Africa

Anglo American plc announces the final stage of the US$1.4 billion Scaw Metals Group divestment with the sale of Scaw South Africa (Pty) Ltd (Scaw South Africa), a leading South Africa based integrated steel maker, to an investment consortium led by the Industrial Development Corp. of South Africa (IDC) and Anglo American’s partners in Scaw South Africa (Pty) Ltd, being Izingwe Holdings (Pty) Limited, Shanduka Resources (Pty) Limited and the Southern Palace Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd , for a t

Challenges facing Africa's growth

In Congo, copper transported from the copper belt region takes an average of two to three weeks to reach the port of Durban. The same distance in Europe would be covered in two days. This is one of the main challenges facing Africa's growth, according to Omnia Helmy, lead economist at the Egyptian Centre for Economic Studies.

Azbil to establish control valves plant firm in Saudi

Azbil Corporation has announced that it officially signed with Tharawat Development Co. (here after, Tharawat) to create an affiliate named Azbil Saudi Arabia Limited in Saudi Arabia.

Rio Tinto takes next steps in its Guinea iron ore project

Rio Tinto is taking the next steps in its phased investment programme by committing US$4.2 billion (100 per cent basis US$6.2 billion) to develop its tier one iron ore business.

Mega trends in Africa

Trends that have a profound impact on the business environment over a period of time are termed 'Mega Trends.' Frost & Sullivan defines these Mega Trends as global, sustained and macroeconomic forces of development that impact business, economy, society, cultures and personal lives, thereby defining our future world and its increasing pace of change.

Alison Martinez: A combination of quality and reliability

The production of plastic bags is a highly competitive sector given the large number of companies engaged in this segment. In tropical countries like the Philippines, the use of plastic bags for making ice and other frozen food products, as well for other purposes, has given rise to a number of companies specialising in the production of these packaging products. International Plastics News for Asia (IRNA) talked to White Horse Plastic Manufacturing’s Owner and General Manager, Alison Martinez,

China stops anti-dumping investigation on Russian steel

New bridge spans no. 1 border for world trade