Volvo Group saw record profits in the second quarter of this year showing further signs of an economic recovery for the world's second largest truckmaker.

Kuwait needs to increase government spending and support the private sector to overcome imbalances in its economy, its central bank governor said in an interview.

Saudi Steel Pipes (SSP) Q2 2011 preliminary results were announced on 17 July 2011 and showed that the company's net income had fallen since 2010  hitting US$5.67mn in 2011.

Yamamah Cement Company (YSCC) published its Q2 2011 results recently.

Masdar Capital's two major investment vehicles, Masdar Clean Tech Fund and DB Masdar Clean Tech Fund together have US$540 million under management.