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European Bank Considering Expansion Into MENA

Despite the recent and ongoing turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering expanding their business into the area. Bank Seeks Expansion into Middle East At present the bank supports projects in Eastern Europe and the former states of the Soviet Union, but yesterday they… Continue Reading

Iran seeking greater percent of Int’l Gas Market

Asqar Soheilipour, An Iranian oil official, declared that Iran is taking steps to increase its percentage of the international, natural gas trade. Along with an increase in natural gas production, infrastructure will be expanded for this greater role in natural gas trading. The Iranian National Gas Company has concluded agreements to export gas to both… Continue Reading

Middle East investors trigger an overseas property buying spree

According to a Jones Lang LaSalle report, Middle Eastern investors contributed to triggering a 40 per cent increase in commercial property transactions in the last year in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). According to an analysis released by the property consultant, total investment across EMEA will probably climb to €100 billion this year, led… Continue Reading