Tenders for the Doha Metro have been delayed for the second time and will now be issued in April or May of this year,? the Qatar Railways Cos group director, Ghanim Al-Ibrahim, was reported as saying by Reuters.
Technology
Volvo Group looking at increasing its regional presence
The Volvo Group is looking at increasing its presence in Saudi Arabia and Qatar as well as the UAE in 2012, a senior executive said.
Ericsson sees sales in the region rise
Ericsson saw Middle East sales increase by 12 per cent year-on-year, according to a senior official.
Dubai growth to stall in Q1
Dubais real GDP is forecast to slow to 4.1 per cent in Q1, due to the impact of lower economic activity in China, India and the EU, according to a report from the Dubai Economic Council.
Q4 2011 review of Saudi cement companies
Southern Cement, Yamamah Cement and Yanbu Cement have announced their Q4 2011 financial reports recently. We have provided a round-up of the results.