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DSM wants to focus on specialty chemicals, using the proceeds of the sale to fund acquisitions in that sector - so the higher than expected price will serve it well. Meanwhile, petrochemicals giant Sabic seems to be planning a major assault on Europe. It is likely to continue its M&A activity, perhaps with a bid for Eni's petrochemicals operations.
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04 Apr 2002 |
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Saudi Arabia has been a hard market for western oil majors to penetrate, making this latest opportunity for greater involvement highly attractive. The pace of change is certain to be slow, and delays inevitable. Even so, this is not likely to deter the oil companies. Many are likely to try and take advantage of this opportunity to build their Saudi presence.
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29 Apr 2002 |
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Mecca Cola is in direct competition with Coca-cola, deliberately appealing to anti-US sentiments. This growing tendency for manufacturers to market themselves on a political positioning to take advantage of consumer concerns creates a loyal customer base that will not be easily swayed.
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09 Jan 2003 |
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Citigroup's [C] existing relationships with Saudi clients will not suffer from the disposal of its 20% stake in Samba Financial as it has a significant retail and investment-banking presence in neighboring Bahrain and the UAE, where Saudis have preferentially held their wealth. Nevertheless, Citigroup needs to ensure it does not let its competitors muscle in on its market share.
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01 Jun 2004 |
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The latest round-up of new food launches from the Productscan database highlights some interesting flavor introductions and packaging styles. While Marmite is exploiting the popularity of Guinness with a new spread flavored with the popular Irish tipple, the craze for energy products has led to the release of caffeine-infused sunflower seeds, and energy-giving candy presented in a soda style can.
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27 Mar 2007 |
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UBS is further extending its wealth management reach by setting up operations in Saudi Arabia. While instability in the kingdom may continue to be a problem, it remains an important wealth management market, and the complementary investment banking and asset management businesses envisioned by the group will provide a sound basis for building its wealth management operations in the region.
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08 Jul 2008 |
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The recent announcement by 15 gas-exporting states, including six of the world's top 10, revealing that they are to form a permanent organization intended to stabilize prices and monitor markets does not indicate that an OPEC-style gas cartel is any closer to becoming a reality. Still, Europe cannot afford to sit on its hands forever.
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06 Jan 2009 |
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The MAF Group, in conjunction with anchor partner Carrefour, primarily develops and manages shopping malls and hypermarkets across Egypt and the Middle East. MAF is considering new development projects in Saudi Arabia following 15-20% falls in urban land values; expansion would improve MAF's positioning in Saudi, a market dominated by early-mover MAF competitors.
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13 Feb 2009 |
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The healthcare sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries is currently undergoing a wave of reforms intended to achieve and sustain international standards of healthcare delivery. Datamonitor believes that the region has the potential to achieve these aims if it reforms healthcare insurance, develops a workforce of healthcare professionals, and accepts the use of generic pharmaceuticals.
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14 Apr 2009 |
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Savola Group chief executive, Sami Baroum, announced yesterday that an agreement has been reached with the Fawaz Alhokair Group to purchase all 11 Saudi Geant stores in the Kingdom. The deal is expected to see Savola's fast moving consumer goods retail arm, Azizia Panda, grow its share of the Saudi retail market to 8%, up from 7% at present.
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28 Jul 2009 |
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