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Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 10:27 ( 8:27 GMT )
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NATO Leaders Do Not See Iran as Missile Threat
Emirates Building Systems Showcases Tripoli Airport Project
Big 5 Show 2010' - the leading exhibition for Middle East's construction industry, which took place from November 22 to 25 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Libyan Business Community Pinpoint Factors that could Speed Up Economic Restructuring
The Libyan business community held a meeting at the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) head quarters in the centre of Tripoli in mid November.

GM Capitalizes on Africa's Growth, Restructures Business
General Motors on Monday announced that it will restructure its business in Africa to capitalise on growing opportunities across the continent.

Putin backtracks on EU-Russia free trade zone
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin toned down Friday his enthusiasm for a vast EU-Russia free trade zone after German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave his proposals a cool reception in Berlin.

Libya, German oil companies sign prospecting contract
The Libyan Oil Company (NOC) and the German oil company, RW Dia E North Africa and Middle-East, here Wednesday signed a deal for the exploration and sharing of products under a new formula PANA reported.

Ireland nears rescue but Portugal denies it's next
Ireland hammered out the final details of an EU/IMF rescue on Friday as financial market pressure mounted on Portugal and Spain despite vehement denials from euro zone governments that they too might require bailouts.

Italy to make Jeeps in billion-dollar Chrysler deal
A historic Fiat plant in northern Italy is to start producing Chrysler Jeeps from 2012 under a billion-euro deal announced Friday aimed at deepening ties between the Italian giant and its US partner.

Oil hovers below $84, recovering from earlier dip
Oil prices recovered somewhat on Friday after dipping earlier in the day on growing concerns about Europe's debt crisis.

38 percent of Europeans see tackling poverty as a main challenge for EU Africa relations, says Eurobarometer
A special Eurobarometer on EU-Africa relations published ahead of the EU-Africa Summit in Libya on 29/30 November shows that European citizens broadly agree with the focus of cooperation between the two partners. For Europeans, the main challenges for cooperation are to tackle poverty (38%), peace and security (34%), and human rights (33%).

Hyflux Wins $100M Contract to Build Desalination Plant in Tobruk
Singapore's biggest provider of water-treatment services, Hyflux, said on Monday, it has won a US$100 million contract to carry out engineering, procurement and construction works for a seawater desalination plant in Libya.

Expats account for 70% of UAE population, World Bank
Expatriates account for 70 per cent of the UAE's population as the emirate is placed third worldwide in terms of the ratio of expatriates to citizens, said a report.

New Technology Seminar hosted by Schlumberger
Over 100 people attended a new technology Image seminar hosted by Schlumberger on 9th November at the RIXOS Hotel in Tripoli.

OBG Launch another ‘The Report: Libya 2010'
Oxford Business Group, the word's largest business analytic, research and consultancy firm, recently launched this year's second edition of their critically acclaimed economic and financial commentary of Libyan developments.

Airbus wants Rolls Royce compensation for A380 engine
European aircraft maker Airbus said Thursday it would seek compensation from Rolls Royce after one of the British manufacturer's engines failed on an Airbus A380 superjumbo operated by Qantas of Australia.


SkyParks: One's Corporate Address in Europe Just 60 Minutes Away From Tripoli
Libyan businesses seeking to have a base from where to target markets in the Mediterranean region will soon have an ideal opportunity to do so with the completion in a year's time of the SkyParks Business Centre in Malta, a new and innovative concept in corporate commercial space whilst increasing its presence as a business and retail destination in the Maltese Islands.

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  Putin backtracks on EU-Russia free trade zone  
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  Ireland nears rescue but Portugal denies it's next  
  Italy to make Jeeps in billion-dollar Chrysler deal  
  Oil hovers below $84, recovering from earlier dip  
  38 percent of Europeans see tackling poverty as a main challenge for EU Africa relations, says Eurobarometer  
  Hyflux Wins $100M Contract to Build Desalination Plant in Tobruk  
  Expats account for 70% of UAE population, World Bank  
  New Technology Seminar hosted by Schlumberger  
  OBG Launch another ‘The Report: Libya 2010'  
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