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• A trade delegation of Spanish businessmen from the railway sector, organized by MAFEX in collaboration with ICEX, will be visiting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in search for new business opportunities.

• Representatives will be visiting these three countries from 20-28 February with the aim of fostering the internationalization of their companies through rounds of meetings with delegates and representatives from local authorities.

• This business gathering is part of the visit agenda planned by MAFEX for 2012, which aims at fostering the presence of the Spanish rail industry throughout the world

Madrid, February 2012
The Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Railway Industry (MAFEX), in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) has organized a new trade delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, from February 20-28.

The main objective of this activity is to promote the Spanish rail industry in these three countries, to enlarge its growth expectations, and to strengthen its position in regard to new infrastructure and transportation projects to be developed within the next few years.

United Arab Emirates: Infrastructure Projects for the Future
The Spanish delegation also wants to show its interest in participating in such new infrastructure projects as the Gulf Rail Network connecting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

A round of meetings will take place during this trade delegation, with the aim of showing the great experience of the Spanish rail industry in the development of projects of such importance in order to strengthen its position in new upcoming tenders.

Among planned interviews is the meeting with representatives from Dubai-Road transportation and the Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA), the rail company Etihad Railways, and the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Qatar: New Opportunities in Public Transportation Works
In addition to the great project in Saudi Arabia, through this trade delegation MAFEX wants to promote Spanish companies regarding new public transportation plans within the region, the Qatar Metro among others.

The emirate has planned to start an ambitious infrastructure plan, with an investment of around 24,000 million euros, to host the Soccer World Cup in 2022. One example of such significant works included in this plan is the construction of underground and light rail networks of more than 650 kilometers. According to planned schedule, representatives of the trade delegation will meet with representatives from Qatar railways -Qatar Railways Company.

Saudi Arabia: a Quantum Leap for the Spanish Rail Industry
MAFEX's trade delegation takes place in a key moment for the Spanish rail industry in Saudi Arabia. The recent contract awarded to the Spanish consortium for the construction of the high-speed line between Medina and Mecca has become the biggest one at an international level. The project will have a positive impact in the internationalization of Spanish rail companies. Out of a total of 6,700 million Euros for its construction cost, 2,700 million will be Spanish exports. The consortium, Al Shoula, will begin works in two months.

During the visit to Saudi Arabia, the members of the Spanish delegation will meet with the country's leading construction company Saudi Binladin Group, with the Saudi rail companies Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR), and with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

MAFEX: Boosting Spanish Rail Industry's Exports and Internationalization
During this visit the Spanish companies will be showing the experience gained in the development of rail infrastructures, as well as the technological advances and innovations implemented throughout the world which have led them to become an international point of reference.

This trip is included within the efforts of the MAFEX association to promote the exports of its members in the region, and to consolidate the presence of the rail industry in the Persian Gulf -a priority region in their exports plan.

About MAFEX
The objective of the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Rail Industry (MAFEX) is to carry out promotional activities in other countries, as well as to defend their general interests.

Created in 2004, it currently has 76 members representing more than 85% of Spanish rail industry's exports, according to official figures in 2009. Known as the official collaborating organization of the Spanish Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism through its Subsecretariat of Trade, the Association is supported by GRUPO AGEX, to which it belongs, and by different national and international organizations and institutions.

For more information:
Alen Comunicación: Helena Meléndez (Responsible for rail communication)
C/Juan de Vera, 21, 2ºB - 28010 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: + 34 91 530  36 94 
Mobile: +34 656 27 01 77
E-mail: helena.melendez@alencom.es

Comunicación MAFEX
Pedro Fortea (Director) / Noemí Bellanco (Marketing)
Ledesma 10 bis, 1º Izquierda - E48001 - Bilbao - Spain
Telephone: +  34 944 70 65 12
Fax: +34 944 22 00 61

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Railway companies in search for new business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - Zawya.com

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• A trade delegation of Spanish businessmen from the railway sector, organized by MAFEX in collaboration with ICEX, will be visiting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in search for new business opportunities.

• Representatives will be visiting these three countries from 20-28 February with the aim of fostering the internationalization of their companies through rounds of meetings with delegates and representatives from local authorities.

• This business gathering is part of the visit agenda planned by MAFEX for 2012, which aims at fostering the presence of the Spanish rail industry throughout the world

Madrid, February 2012
The Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Railway Industry (MAFEX), in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) has organized a new trade delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, from February 20-28.

The main objective of this activity is to promote the Spanish rail industry in these three countries, to enlarge its growth expectations, and to strengthen its position in regard to new infrastructure and transportation projects to be developed within the next few years.

United Arab Emirates: Infrastructure Projects for the Future
The Spanish delegation also wants to show its interest in participating in such new infrastructure projects as the Gulf Rail Network connecting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

A round of meetings will take place during this trade delegation, with the aim of showing the great experience of the Spanish rail industry in the development of projects of such importance in order to strengthen its position in new upcoming tenders.

Among planned interviews is the meeting with representatives from Dubai-Road transportation and the Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA), the rail company Etihad Railways, and the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Qatar: New Opportunities in Public Transportation Works
In addition to the great project in Saudi Arabia, through this trade delegation MAFEX wants to promote Spanish companies regarding new public transportation plans within the region, the Qatar Metro among others.

The emirate has planned to start an ambitious infrastructure plan, with an investment of around 24,000 million euros, to host the Soccer World Cup in 2022. One example of such significant works included in this plan is the construction of underground and light rail networks of more than 650 kilometers. According to planned schedule, representatives of the trade delegation will meet with representatives from Qatar railways -Qatar Railways Company.

Saudi Arabia: a Quantum Leap for the Spanish Rail Industry
MAFEX's trade delegation takes place in a key moment for the Spanish rail industry in Saudi Arabia. The recent contract awarded to the Spanish consortium for the construction of the high-speed line between Medina and Mecca has become the biggest one at an international level. The project will have a positive impact in the internationalization of Spanish rail companies. Out of a total of 6,700 million Euros for its construction cost, 2,700 million will be Spanish exports. The consortium, Al Shoula, will begin works in two months.

During the visit to Saudi Arabia, the members of the Spanish delegation will meet with the country's leading construction company Saudi Binladin Group, with the Saudi rail companies Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR), and with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

MAFEX: Boosting Spanish Rail Industry's Exports and Internationalization
During this visit the Spanish companies will be showing the experience gained in the development of rail infrastructures, as well as the technological advances and innovations implemented throughout the world which have led them to become an international point of reference.

This trip is included within the efforts of the MAFEX association to promote the exports of its members in the region, and to consolidate the presence of the rail industry in the Persian Gulf -a priority region in their exports plan.

About MAFEX
The objective of the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Rail Industry (MAFEX) is to carry out promotional activities in other countries, as well as to defend their general interests.

Created in 2004, it currently has 76 members representing more than 85% of Spanish rail industry's exports, according to official figures in 2009. Known as the official collaborating organization of the Spanish Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism through its Subsecretariat of Trade, the Association is supported by GRUPO AGEX, to which it belongs, and by different national and international organizations and institutions.

For more information:
Alen Comunicación: Helena Meléndez (Responsible for rail communication)
C/Juan de Vera, 21, 2ºB - 28010 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: + 34 91 530  36 94 
Mobile: +34 656 27 01 77
E-mail: helena.melendez@alencom.es

Comunicación MAFEX
Pedro Fortea (Director) / Noemí Bellanco (Marketing)
Ledesma 10 bis, 1º Izquierda - E48001 - Bilbao - Spain
Telephone: +  34 944 70 65 12
Fax: +34 944 22 00 61

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Startup Weekend Bahrain Providing Business Opportunities for Aspiring Entrepreneurs - Zawya.com

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First event of its kind for Bahrain organised by BATELCO
Manama, Bahrain: Bahrain Startup Weekend, organised by Batelco in cooperation with Tenmou, is attracting much interest from aspiring entrepreneurs and skilled professionals of all ages, with many participants already signed up to participate in the event.

Startup Weekend Bahrain will take place on November 17, 18 and 19 at the Batelco Staff Centre in Hamala and form part of Global Entrepreneurship Week with more than 40 StartUp Weekends taking place globally to mark the occasion. The focus of the event is to discover entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs and assist them on the road to establishing successful ICT and e-business enterprises. Participants with marketing, public relations, business development, web design or application design skills are also required, as a wide range of skills are needed to form teams to develop the variety of business ideas.

The teams will have the opportunity to win cash prizes, funding and technical support to put their business plans into action. The winning team will receive a cash prize of BD4000, second prize is BD2000 and third prize is BD1000. Additionally the first three teams will be given free enrollment into Bahrain Development BankBahrain Development Bank's (BDBBDB's) Entrepreneurship Development Programme. Furthermore, all teams will have the opportunity to benefit from funding from Tenmou of up BD20,000 and BDBBDB will be evaluating the projects during the judging session to see if they qualify for the Pre-Seed Capital Support Scheme, that is jointly run with Tamkeen and which includes a grant of up to BD5000.

Participants of all nationalities and ages are invited to visit the Startup Weekend Bahrain web page (bahrain.startupweekend.org) to learn more about how Startup works and register to attend and participate. Interested parties may also keep up to date with details by following the progress on the Facebook page (facebook.com/StartupWkndBH) and Twitter (@StartupWkndBH).

Startup Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on experiences where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if their ICT or e-business ideas are viable. On average, half of Startup Weekend attendees have technical backgrounds, the other half have business, marketing or non-technical backgrounds.

Beginning with brief pitches to outline their idea on Thursday, attendees aim to inspire other participants to join their team. Over Friday and Saturday the teams will focus on customer development, validating their ideas and building a minimal viable product before presenting their prototypes and receiving valuable feedback from a panel of experts who will select the winning ideas.

Batelco Group General Manager Media Relations Ahmed Al Janahi explained that it's not necessary for participants to have a business idea or plan of their own in order to enter the event as everyone will be placed into teams on the first day of the event.

"Many skills such as marketing, public relations, business development, web design, and application design etc are required to get an idea into plan; therefore a wide range of skills is needed as part of each team, which can have up to ten members."

"It has been found in numerous events that have taken place all over the world that about half of Startup Weekend participants attend the events to learn a new skill, learn how to develop a product, or learn how to start a venture--there are many opportunities to share experiences and learn from each other and from the mentors and judges who will be on hand," Mr. Al Janahi said.

Bahrain Startup Weekend has attracted excellent support to date with speakers and mentors from leading companies including Mumtalakat, Microsoft, Ericsson, BDBBDB, O2, Venture Coms, Dynavate Technologies, 4 Spots and Batelco, all volunteering their time to support the teams in developing their business ideas.

Batelco has also received an outstanding response from local companies who have pledged their sponsorship and support to ensure the success of the Bahrain Startup Weekend.

Platinum Sponsor: Mumtalakat

Silver Sponsor: Ericsson

Bronze Sponsor: The General Organization for Youth & Sport (GOYS)

Technology Partner: Microsoft

Strategic Partners: Bahrain Development BankBahrain Development Bank (BDBBDB) and Tamkeen

Contributing Partners: Gulf Air, Nescafe, Red Bull, GMI, University of Bahrain, Expression Computers, Mathias Tourism, Aries Designs &Trading, Union Press, Palace Enterprises, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa and the Intercontinental RegencyBahrain.

Media Sponsors: GDN, Gulf Weekly, CoEds, Business In Gulf, Al Watan, Al Ayam, Akhbar Al Khaleej, Al Wasat, Daily Tribune, Radio Voice and Amwaj TV.

"We extend our great appreciation to the companies that have committed their support to help us deliver such a worthwhile event that will undoubtedly benefit all the aspiring entrepreneurs who take part," stressed Mr. Al Janahi.

Organisations such as Tenmou, BDBBDB and Tamkeen , who are participating in the event, hope to find new startups to fund and support. These organisations have established programmes to offer advice and support to innovative entrepreneurs to help bring business ideas to life and in doing so enhance the economy of Bahrain. Furthermore, Batelco, through its newly established Innovation Centre, hopes to select a relevant project to offer its financial and technical support to, following the weekend.

More information on Startup Weekend including video clips from previous events is available online at bahrain.startupweekend.org

-Ends-

About Batelco
Batelco Group, listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange, is the leading integrated communications' provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a company of reference among the region's key telecommunications players for innovation and customer experience.

Batelco serves both the corporate and consumer markets in the most liberalised and competitive environment in the Middle East region. It delivers cutting-edge fixed and wireless telecommunications services to its customers in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Yemen, Egypt and India.

The Batelco Group of companies offers end-to-end telecommunications solutions for its residential, business and government customers in Bahrain on Next Generation, all IP fixed and 3.5G wireless networks, MPLS based regional data solutions and, GSM mobile and WiMax broadband services across the countries in which it operates.

This press release has been issued by Batelco Corporate Affairs department.

For further information, please contact
Batelco Public Relations Office
Public.Relations@btc.com.bh / Fax +973 17611898

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Dubai FDI partners with The Business Year to highlight investment opportunities - Zawya.com

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Dubai, 3 March 2012: Dubai FDI, the foreign direct investment (FDI) office in the Department of Economic Development (DED), has formed a partnership with the international business consultancy The Business Year (TBY) to produce 'The Business Year: Dubai 2012', a comprehensive report on the economic opportunities in Dubai.

A memorandum to this effect was recently signed by Fahad Al Gergawi, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai FDI, and Betul Cakaloglu, Country Director of TBY. The report will be released in the third quarter of 2012, and distributed extensively, both locally and internationally. 

"It's the right time for Dubai to showcase its economic strengths on a global stage as the entire world is looking for sustainable and competitive investment opportunities. Dubai FDI's partnership with The Business Year is part of our efforts to provide high quality economic intelligence on Dubai and encourage investors worldwide to explore Dubai's unique business landscape," Al Gergawi stated.

Commenting on the partnership, Cakaloglu referred to the importance of Dubai as one of the most stable economies in the Middle East, with a sustainable growth rate and a strategic location that makes the emirate a vital trading hub, both regionally and globally. "TBY is delighted to be partnering with Dubai FDI, and looks forward to collaborating closely on the co-publishing of The Business Year: Dubai 2012," she added.

At over 200 pages, The Business Year: Dubai 2012 will be the most comprehensive English language review of Dubai's economy available internationally. The report will serve to highlight the ongoing development and diversification of the Dubai economy, and draw attention to the host of investment opportunities that remain in spite of the global economic downturn.

The TBY team will spend six to eight months in Dubai, conducting interviews with close to 200 top private and public sector decision makers, to be featured in the report. As well as the direct experiences, insights and outlooks of locally based executives, the book will feature a number of international guest speakers discussing bilateral trade relations.

The TBY research will focus on all major sectors of the economy including finance, industry, retail, energy, green technology, ICT, transport, real estate and construction, health and education, and tourism. The key topics highlighted will include the Dubai Strategic Plan for 2015, recovery following the global economic downturn, and the 2012 outlook for the economy in general.

-Ends-

About Dubai FDI:
Dubai FDI in the Department of Economic Development works to promote investment opportunities in Dubai, support international investors to establish a presence here whilst taking advantage of Dubai's strategic location to access the MENASA region. Dubai FDI assists in the identification of sector specific opportunities, provide connections to a network of both government and non-government partners, and provide support throughout the investment lifecycle from setup to growth.

For further information, please contact:
Amira Khalafallah                                                                                                
Marketing & Communications division
Department of Economic Development                         
Tel: (971 4) 3613090                                                         
Email: amira.khalafallah@dubaided.gov.ae         

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Railway companies in search for new business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - Zawya.com

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• A trade delegation of Spanish businessmen from the railway sector, organized by MAFEX in collaboration with ICEX, will be visiting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in search for new business opportunities.

• Representatives will be visiting these three countries from 20-28 February with the aim of fostering the internationalization of their companies through rounds of meetings with delegates and representatives from local authorities.

• This business gathering is part of the visit agenda planned by MAFEX for 2012, which aims at fostering the presence of the Spanish rail industry throughout the world

Madrid, February 2012
The Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Railway Industry (MAFEX), in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) has organized a new trade delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, from February 20-28.

The main objective of this activity is to promote the Spanish rail industry in these three countries, to enlarge its growth expectations, and to strengthen its position in regard to new infrastructure and transportation projects to be developed within the next few years.

United Arab Emirates: Infrastructure Projects for the Future
The Spanish delegation also wants to show its interest in participating in such new infrastructure projects as the Gulf Rail Network connecting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

A round of meetings will take place during this trade delegation, with the aim of showing the great experience of the Spanish rail industry in the development of projects of such importance in order to strengthen its position in new upcoming tenders.

Among planned interviews is the meeting with representatives from Dubai-Road transportation and the Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA), the rail company Etihad Railways, and the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Qatar: New Opportunities in Public Transportation Works
In addition to the great project in Saudi Arabia, through this trade delegation MAFEX wants to promote Spanish companies regarding new public transportation plans within the region, the Qatar Metro among others.

The emirate has planned to start an ambitious infrastructure plan, with an investment of around 24,000 million euros, to host the Soccer World Cup in 2022. One example of such significant works included in this plan is the construction of underground and light rail networks of more than 650 kilometers. According to planned schedule, representatives of the trade delegation will meet with representatives from Qatar railways -Qatar Railways Company.

Saudi Arabia: a Quantum Leap for the Spanish Rail Industry
MAFEX's trade delegation takes place in a key moment for the Spanish rail industry in Saudi Arabia. The recent contract awarded to the Spanish consortium for the construction of the high-speed line between Medina and Mecca has become the biggest one at an international level. The project will have a positive impact in the internationalization of Spanish rail companies. Out of a total of 6,700 million Euros for its construction cost, 2,700 million will be Spanish exports. The consortium, Al Shoula, will begin works in two months.

During the visit to Saudi Arabia, the members of the Spanish delegation will meet with the country's leading construction company Saudi Binladin Group, with the Saudi rail companies Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR), and with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

MAFEX: Boosting Spanish Rail Industry's Exports and Internationalization
During this visit the Spanish companies will be showing the experience gained in the development of rail infrastructures, as well as the technological advances and innovations implemented throughout the world which have led them to become an international point of reference.

This trip is included within the efforts of the MAFEX association to promote the exports of its members in the region, and to consolidate the presence of the rail industry in the Persian Gulf -a priority region in their exports plan.

About MAFEX
The objective of the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Rail Industry (MAFEX) is to carry out promotional activities in other countries, as well as to defend their general interests.

Created in 2004, it currently has 76 members representing more than 85% of Spanish rail industry's exports, according to official figures in 2009. Known as the official collaborating organization of the Spanish Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism through its Subsecretariat of Trade, the Association is supported by GRUPO AGEX, to which it belongs, and by different national and international organizations and institutions.

For more information:
Alen Comunicación: Helena Meléndez (Responsible for rail communication)
C/Juan de Vera, 21, 2ºB - 28010 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: + 34 91 530  36 94 
Mobile: +34 656 27 01 77
E-mail: helena.melendez@alencom.es

Comunicación MAFEX
Pedro Fortea (Director) / Noemí Bellanco (Marketing)
Ledesma 10 bis, 1º Izquierda - E48001 - Bilbao - Spain
Telephone: +  34 944 70 65 12
Fax: +34 944 22 00 61

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Railway companies in search for new business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - Zawya.com

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• A trade delegation of Spanish businessmen from the railway sector, organized by MAFEX in collaboration with ICEX, will be visiting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in search for new business opportunities.

• Representatives will be visiting these three countries from 20-28 February with the aim of fostering the internationalization of their companies through rounds of meetings with delegates and representatives from local authorities.

• This business gathering is part of the visit agenda planned by MAFEX for 2012, which aims at fostering the presence of the Spanish rail industry throughout the world

Madrid, February 2012
The Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Railway Industry (MAFEX), in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) has organized a new trade delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, from February 20-28.

The main objective of this activity is to promote the Spanish rail industry in these three countries, to enlarge its growth expectations, and to strengthen its position in regard to new infrastructure and transportation projects to be developed within the next few years.

United Arab Emirates: Infrastructure Projects for the Future
The Spanish delegation also wants to show its interest in participating in such new infrastructure projects as the Gulf Rail Network connecting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

A round of meetings will take place during this trade delegation, with the aim of showing the great experience of the Spanish rail industry in the development of projects of such importance in order to strengthen its position in new upcoming tenders.

Among planned interviews is the meeting with representatives from Dubai-Road transportation and the Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA), the rail company Etihad Railways, and the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Qatar: New Opportunities in Public Transportation Works
In addition to the great project in Saudi Arabia, through this trade delegation MAFEX wants to promote Spanish companies regarding new public transportation plans within the region, the Qatar Metro among others.

The emirate has planned to start an ambitious infrastructure plan, with an investment of around 24,000 million euros, to host the Soccer World Cup in 2022. One example of such significant works included in this plan is the construction of underground and light rail networks of more than 650 kilometers. According to planned schedule, representatives of the trade delegation will meet with representatives from Qatar railways -Qatar Railways Company.

Saudi Arabia: a Quantum Leap for the Spanish Rail Industry
MAFEX's trade delegation takes place in a key moment for the Spanish rail industry in Saudi Arabia. The recent contract awarded to the Spanish consortium for the construction of the high-speed line between Medina and Mecca has become the biggest one at an international level. The project will have a positive impact in the internationalization of Spanish rail companies. Out of a total of 6,700 million Euros for its construction cost, 2,700 million will be Spanish exports. The consortium, Al Shoula, will begin works in two months.

During the visit to Saudi Arabia, the members of the Spanish delegation will meet with the country's leading construction company Saudi Binladin Group, with the Saudi rail companies Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR), and with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

MAFEX: Boosting Spanish Rail Industry's Exports and Internationalization
During this visit the Spanish companies will be showing the experience gained in the development of rail infrastructures, as well as the technological advances and innovations implemented throughout the world which have led them to become an international point of reference.

This trip is included within the efforts of the MAFEX association to promote the exports of its members in the region, and to consolidate the presence of the rail industry in the Persian Gulf -a priority region in their exports plan.

About MAFEX
The objective of the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Rail Industry (MAFEX) is to carry out promotional activities in other countries, as well as to defend their general interests.

Created in 2004, it currently has 76 members representing more than 85% of Spanish rail industry's exports, according to official figures in 2009. Known as the official collaborating organization of the Spanish Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism through its Subsecretariat of Trade, the Association is supported by GRUPO AGEX, to which it belongs, and by different national and international organizations and institutions.

For more information:
Alen Comunicación: Helena Meléndez (Responsible for rail communication)
C/Juan de Vera, 21, 2ºB - 28010 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: + 34 91 530  36 94 
Mobile: +34 656 27 01 77
E-mail: helena.melendez@alencom.es

Comunicación MAFEX
Pedro Fortea (Director) / Noemí Bellanco (Marketing)
Ledesma 10 bis, 1º Izquierda - E48001 - Bilbao - Spain
Telephone: +  34 944 70 65 12
Fax: +34 944 22 00 61

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DOHA: Qtel Group is adapting new business strategy to better exploit these new opportunities in the changing telecommunications landscape in the wake of the inevitable industry trends prevalent in an ever-changing technological and consumer-driven world,.

Dr Nasser Marafih, Qtel Group CEO, relayed this key message before the region's leading telecoms analysts at a Qtel Group annual event recently held here.

Representatives from international financial groups including Morgan Stanley, HSBC, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank all participated in the event, which was designed to provide insight into the Qtel Group's strategic evolution and plans.

Qtel's management presented the three strategic pillars of the Qtel Group strategy: Differentiate with customer experience, strengthen our internal foundation and invest in new growth.

Dr. Marafih said: "We have had significant success to date and our aspiration to join the top twenty global operators by the end of the decade remains important for us. However, we recognize that the market is changing quickly and that we need to change with it.

He said Qtel's new vision and Group strategy builds on our previous strategy and refines it by increasing our focus on differentiated customer experience, on transforming the way the company manage operations and embracing emerging and parallel business opportunities.

Nearly 150 executives from across the Qtel Group met in Doha last week to discuss the new strategy and plan for the future.  The meeting was opened by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Chairman of the Qtel Group, who welcomed the assembled executives from 13 countries.

In the future, the company will increase its focus on Broadband solutions, Business-to-Business opportunities, Digital Futures (TV, Finance and Health) and Fibre technologies. At the same time the Group will drive further operational and cost efficiency, productivity, and scale benefits while growing organizational and people capabilities.

Dr Marafih headed the delegation, which also included senior representatives from the company's international, financial and strategic business units, including CEOs from Qtel (Qatar), Nawras (Oman), Indosat (Indonesia), Tunisia (Tunisiana), Wataniya (Kuwait) and Wataniya Mobile (Palestine).

"The Qtel Group Capital Markets Day event reiterates our commitment to transparency, and continues our practice of encouraging dialogue with all our stakeholders. A key part of our success in recent years has been made possible by proactive engagement with our shareholders, and this session further builds on our commitment to open, bilateral channels of communication," concluded Dr Nasser.

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Oman offers outstanding investment opportunities - Zawya.com

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Oman Investment Forum 2011 from Oct 10
MUSCAT -- Oman offers outstanding investment opportunities for companies based in Oman and prospective international investors looking for an excellent return on investment and solid long-term growth in a dynamic and rapidly growing economy.

This was stated jointly by the Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (PAIPED) and MEEDMEED, organisers of Oman Investment Forum 2011 that will take place later this month.

The 3-day Forum will take place at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel between from October 10 to 12 and will debate the excellent and growing number of investment and business opportunities in Oman's rapidly growing projects market.

Dwelling upon the importance of the Forum, MEEDMEED Chairman, Edmund O'Sullivan cited a number of key statistics that are set to underpin the growth of Oman's major sectors in the next five years including: RO 80 billion ($US 210 billion) of the Middle East's Islamic finance industry is now open to Oman's banking sector.

Moreover, RO 8 billion ($20 billion) is estimated to be spent on transport infrastructure projects including major roads, airports, port and railway, RO 1.92 billion ($5 billion) will be invested in the Duqm refinery plans to be built in the next five years, RO 300 million ($780 million) of projects will be tendered for in desalination water projects and RO 148 million ($385 million) to be invested in the new aluminium facility at Sohar over the next 31 months.

The Forum, according to MEEDMEED and their strategic event partner the PAIPED is shaping up to be a major success with an excellent response from the public and private sectors.

Nisreen Ahmed Jaffer, PAIPED Director General for Promotion Investment termed the upcoming Forum as a rare opportunity for investors. "We are very proud to be supporting and helping to organise such an important gathering and are delighted that MEEDMEED Events recognises the enormous potential and scope for new project development here in Oman," she said.

The Forum has attracted top level keynote speakers who include senior ministers from the Omani Government, leading financial institutions, infrastructure firms and organisations and leading private sector companies across Oman's major sectors.

During the three days in a mix of presentations and panel discussions, conference delegates will be involved in debates on a range of areas related to project development and opportunities across Oman's major sectors including funding and financing; transport; tourism; utilities ; downstream development, oil and gas and social infrastructure.

Ministerial speeches will be given by Shaikh Saad bin Mohammed al Saadi, Minister of Commerce and Industry; Darwish al Balushi, Minister of Finance; and Ali Masoud al Sunaidy, Minister of Sports Affairs & Chairman of Information Technology Authority.

Commenting on preparations for the event O'Sullivan said: "MEEDMEED is delighted with the response to this Forum at a time of great opportunity and development potential for the Sultanate and to have sourced, with our strategic partner PAIPED, top quality speakers to provide detailed information and analysis about the major projects in Oman." "MEEDMEED Projects estimate that there are currently more than RO 5 billion ($13 billion) of projects planned for Oman in a broad range of sectors that include transport, petrochemicals and utilities.

It is clear that there is a mood of confidence in Oman that is set to make it one of the fastest growing regions in the Gulf and the Middle East in the coming years."

"Together with PAIPED we are confident that the Oman Investment Forum 2011 can provide an excellent platform for debate and discussion and allow the public and private sector to come even closer together to work together on projects that build and create long term prosperity and employment in Oman."

O'Sullivan added that they have been delighted by the response to the conference and the number of senior officials and business leaders who have agreed to both speak at and sponsor the conference.

MEEDMEED's strategic conference partner PAIPED is playing a key role in encouraging increasing inward investment to Oman and helping Omani-based business to expand their export business to the GCC, wider Middle East and around the world.

The first two days of the Forum will be dedicated to a conference environment with the third day comprising a post-conference MasterClass that will be aimed at examining the legal and regulatory issues surrounding each key business sectors discussed over the two-day conference.

Partners and sponsors of the Oman Investment Forum 2011 to date include Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ahli Bank, Omantel, Bentley Systems International, Haya Water, Hill International and National Bank of Oman.

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