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Assad says ready to meet Obama in Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he would be willing to meet US President Barack Obama in Syria to discuss Middle East peace efforts, in a British television interview. AFP - 03Jul 09:19GMT
Aldardari Starts a Visit to Turkey to Sign Memos of Understanding

Syria's Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdullah Aldardari on Wednesday starts a visit to Turkey to sign a number of memos of understanding related to economic cooperation , trade exchange and investment between the two countries. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 02Jul 06:39GMT
Syrian-Iranian Discussions on joint Industrial Projects

Syria's Minister of Industry Fuad Issa al-Juni discussed with Iranian Minister of Housing and Urban Development Mohammed Saeedi-Kia the developments of the Iranian industrial projects and the joint projects in Syria. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 02Jul 06:37GMT
Unicef praises Syrian support for Iraqi refugees

The United Nations Children's Fund, Unicef, on Wednesday praised Syrian government efforts in support of Iraqi refugees. Gulf News - 02Jul 05:35GMT
SIIB to launch innovative Islamic banking products using iMAL

Syria International Islamic Bank has launched new Islamic banking products aimed at the various customer segments. With this launch, SIIB will become the first bank in Syria to offer an innovative range of Sharia-compliant banking services. Press Release - 01Jul 07:31GMT
France's Kouchner to visit Lebanon, Syria 'soon'

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner will "soon" travel to Lebanon then Syria on an official visit, French Foreign Ministry spokesman Eric Chevalier said Monday. The Daily Star - 01Jul 07:30GMT
People's Assembly Discusses Improving Standards of Living

People's Assembly dedicated its session Tuesday to listen to the answers of the government members to the questions and inquiries of MPs on the government's plan and directives in the next stage concerning improving living standards of citizens. SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 01Jul 07:23GMT
Saeedi Kia ... Establishing a Joint Iranian-Syrian Bank

Iranian Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mohammad Saeedi-Kia expressed his willingness to establish a joint Iranian-Syrian bank during his visit to Syria to chair the Iranian side at the meetings of the Development and Follow-up Committee which is to kick off tomorrow . SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) - 01Jul 06:57GMT
QNB-Syria to launch IPO on July 12

Qatar National Bank (QNB) - Syria, a private Syrian-Qatari bank, announced yesterday the launch of 34 percent of its total equity in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) which opens to subscribers on July 12, 2009, with the subscription closing on August 10, 2009. The Peninsula - 01Jul 06:43GMT
QNB Syria to raise $37 million in IPO

(Arabic) Qatar National Bank's Syrian unit plans to sell 34% of its shares in IPO, raising $37 million. Al-Arabiya - 30Jun 13:15GMT

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5	Arabs back on board for Mediterranean Union
6	Unicef praises Syrian support for Iraqi refugees
7	Aldardari Starts a Visit to Turkey to Sign Memos of Understanding
8	Syrian-Qatari Holding Company Sign MoU for Investment in Syria
9	Arab world sees increase in FDI in 2008
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Bank Audi Syria	Syria	Banking
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Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources - Syria	Syria	Ministries and Municipalities
Al Badia Cement	Syria	Basic Materials and Industrial Products
Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi	Syria	Banking
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SyriaTel Mobile Telecom	Syria	Telecommunications Services
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Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) - Smelter Complex	UAE	Industry
Takreer - Ruwais Refinery Expansion	UAE	Oil and Gas
Qatar Foundation - Sidra Medical and Research Center	Qatar	Real Estate
Aramco/Dow Chemical - Ras Tanura Integrated Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex	Saudi Arabia	Oil and Gas
Abu Dhabi Ports Company - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ)	UAE	Infrastructure
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01Nov	Organized by PennWell Corporation	POWER-GEN Middle East 2010 (3 days from 01-03 Nov 2010)
03Oct	Organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company	Saudi Build 2010 (4 days from 03-06 Oct 2010)
23May	Organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company	Saudi Water Technology 2010 (4 days from 23-26 May 2010)
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Rewards Of Syrian Diplomacy
The decision of the Obama administration to send an ambassador to Damascus after a four-year break is a noteworthy development.

Egypt
A time to deal
Aweek ago, Barack Obama stood at a Cairo University lectern and promised an enthusiastic Muslim audience a "new beginning" in relations. Within days, the US president was handed an unexpected gift from the Arab world.

Iran
A New Alliance
While US President Barack Obama made history in Cairo yesterday, a new regional grouping is taking shape in the northern part of the Middle East that could turn out to be equally significant.

Company Ranking

Ranked by Market Cap | No. of Employees | Total revenue

	Company	Country	Number of Employees
1	General Organization for Chemical Industries	Syria	13,000
2	General Organization for Tobacco	Syria	9,630
3	Syrian Arab Building Company	Syria	8,500
4	Syrian Company for the Storage and Distribution of Petroleum Products	Syria	7,500
5	Qassioun Company	Syria	7,300
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