Middle East

Juices, water to lead growth in Middle East (Zawya)

6 Sep 2008

06 September 2008 JEDDAH - With a young population and increasing demand for a wider variety of soft drinks, the Middle East represents a strong growth opportunity for soft drinks producers, both international and local, Euromonitor International said in a survey released on Friday.

GE extends global reach to Middle East (Financial Times)

6 Sep 2008

General Electric has joined the growing procession of US companies seeking solace from their domestic problems in the Middle East.

IATA reports profit fall in Middle East aviation sector (The Peninsula)

6 Sep 2008

DOHA • An International Air Transport Association (IATA) report has shown profits of airlines in the Middle East will plunge by $100m this year in the wake of rising operating costs, particularly jet fuel.