More than 95 per cent of small businesses in the region lack a presence on the internet, says a senior executive at Google.
Technology
DSI partners with Zamil
Drake & Scull International (DSI) has announced its partnership with Zamil Group Holding Company in Saudi Arabia.
New electricity plant in Qatar by 2016
Qatar is intending to set up a new electricity plant with a capacity of up to 5,000 megawatts by 2016 in order to meet rising energy demands according to a senior official from Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC).
Chip manufacturing facility 'to be built in Abu Dhabi'
The chief executive of technology investment firm, Advanced Technology Investment Co, plans to spend US$6 billion-US$7 billion to build a chip manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi according to a recent interview with Dow Jones Newswires.
Invensys Rail wins Haramain High Speed Line signalling deal
As a member of the Al Shoula consortium that was awarded signalling, operation and maintenance for the Haramain High Speed Line, Invensys Rail will provide the full turn-key signalling and train control systems.