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The CEO of SIFCA reveals the investment strategy of the one of the leading company in Cote d’Ivoire. The company invests while economic conjuncture is favorable (i.e. elevated prices of commodities – rubber, palm oil and sugar) and divest when the prices are low. Currently, SIFCA is investing in improving the capacities and efficiencies for the palm oil refineries and replanting the palm oil farms to reduce costs.
The leading group in Côte d’Ivoire, SIFCA is bullish on the future of this African country. Bertrand Vignes, the CEO says “If stability continues the country is to become the future engine of the regional growth.” The largest economy in francophone West Africa will trigger the growth of the surrounding economies. The country has to invest in infrastructure to shorten the gap between Asia and Africa.
Batelco sponsors a Blackberry Innovation Forum in Dubai: Empowering enterprising minds.
Batelco Group announced that it has been voted as ‘Best Company for Investor Relations: Bahrain’ at the 3rd Annual Middle East Investor Relations Society Awards.
World Economic Forum indicates the UAE tops MENA countries in gender equality.
Clearing activity suggests relatively improved economic performance in October 2011.
Boeing and Oman Air announced an order for six Boeing 787-8s from ALAFCO Kuwait.
Tourist arrivals in the Middle East are set to drop by 6% in 2011 due to the Arab Spring impact.
Brazil is going to invest R$214 billion (U.S.$ 122 billion) to build hydroelectric, solar and wind power projects in the next decade.
Batelco has announced its support for H.M. King Hamad’s 4th Golf Trophy, organised by the Bahrain Golf Association.
