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Planes, trains and automobiles

With power plants, aircraft parts and green energy in high demand in the UAE, the stage is set for a new partnership.

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Nuclear giant in talks with UAE government

EXCLUSIVE: General Electric holds discussions over country's nuclear programme.

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Mubadala, GE in landmark partnership

UPDATE 2: Firms to establish $8bn fund, Abu Dhabi to become top 10 GE shareholder.

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Praying for rain

Man has been battling nature to create artificial rain since World War II. Has the United Arab Emirates finally cracked the technique?

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Bright ideas

Several new, low-energy lighting technologies are gaining popularity in the region, but with progress comes problems as Greg Whitaker found out.

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Giant awakening

Evidence and analysis point towards great success for the regional refining and petrochemical industry.

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Engage the media during crises - Welch

Former General Electric CEO recalls media spat over successor as delegates raise Deyaar crisis.

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Welch praises ECB's tackling of credit crunch

EXCLUSIVE: Former GE CEO says central banks' raising liquidity incredibly effective.

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Do not neglect domestic market, warns Welch

EXCLUSIVE: Former General Electric chief says those that grow too fast will pay price.

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Honesty, transparency key to business growth

Former GE chief Jack Welch discusses 'winning strategies' with Gulf business leaders.

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Welch highlights need for talent in Gulf family firms

Former GE chief advises to retain family structure but bring in best management.

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Century's CEO Welch to address business elite in Dubai

Amid brew over successor at General Electric, business guru heads to Dubai.

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Oman shortlists eight for power, water project

General Electric and Mubadala among contenders for 400 MW power plant deal.

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Consumer despair as water prices to soar

Dwindling supplies prompt higher bills as Gulf gov'ts attempt to curb consumption, expert says.

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$5bn Saudi railway deal to be awarded in June

Four groups of Saudi and international firms are vying for 30-year contract.

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Smart homes

Lights that go on and off when you enter and leave a room, aircon at home that turns on as your plane touches down, security alarms that alert you by SMS if there's an intruder - welcome to leon beuyukian's brave new world. Diana Milne reports.

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Minding the gap

Qatar is taking the lead in creating a knowledge-based economy. Mohammed Sergie asks if it will succeed.

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Future tech specs

Technology can be slow to take hold on expensive assets.

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Digital assets

Use digital technology to stay in touch with valuable and essential equipment.

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Clear skies ahead

The aviation sector is often blamed for its huge contribution to global climate change.

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Use it or lose it: the importance of good HR

There is no doubt about it, the human resources industry has an image problem that needs to be addressed.

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PetroChina now the world’s largest company

Last week, PetroChina became the first company in the world to be valued at more than US$1 trillion.

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A rough landing for the ad industry

Poet and critic Samuel Johnson is most quoted of English writers after Shakespeare, and I'm going to add to his tally.

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GE awarded Dolphin energy deal

General Electric's oil and gas unit to provide support services to Dolphin's Qatar-UAE pipelines.

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Egypt contract win for GE Energy

GE Energy and Techint Cimi Montubi will provide gas turbine technology to Egypt under a contract valued at US $11 million (AED40.4 million).

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Qatar to build $500mn power plant

Consortium of General Electric and South Korea's Doosan awarded construction contract for 1,250MW plant.

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BAE Systems: trouble in the skies over Saudi

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Bright ideas

Melissa Hancock speaks to GE's Middle East CEO Nabil Habayeb, on the company's strategy for the Gulf region.

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GE expects $30bn from emerging markets

US giant says demand from countries such as Saudi Arabia will see sales double in three years.

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GE wins Jafza utility contract

General Electric unit set to provide water and wastewater technology for Jebel Ali Free Zone project.

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GE signs Jafza water treatment deal

The US giant will provide technology for Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone development.

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Hand of the Rising Sun

Oracle founder Larry Ellison has led a US$20bn spending spree over the last three years. He tells Peter Branton how he will make his money back.

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The US$100bn dollar week

It's not every day that you witness US$164,344 being invested every second in and out of the Gulf.

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Plastic fantastic

Each week Arabian Business turns the spotlight on a leading company.

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Room revolution

The driving forces behind the world-famous Hilton brand reveal the company's vision for the hotel and property sector in the Middle East.

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Aqaba Railway orders four GE locomotives

Aqaba Railway Corporation has purchased four modernised locomotives from General Electric (GE) Transportation.

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SABIC to bid US$12bn for GE plastics division

Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC), the leading global chemical company in market value terms, is looking into a bid worth US$12bn for the plastics division of General Electric (GE).

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SABIC plans $12bn bid for GE plastics

Saudi Arabia's petrochemicals giant is reportedly preparing a bid for General Electric's plastics unit.

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GE’s first gas storage investment

GE Energy Financial Services, a subsidiary of General Electric, has made its first investment in natural gas storage, having acquired a preferred equity interest in an underground salt dome storage project.

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What makes a good CEO?

As chief executive of General Electric – one of the biggest companies in the world – Jeffrey Immelt certainly knows a thing or two about leadership. CEO Middle East uncovers the secret formula behind his success.

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Hello sunshine

Energy options multiply as young leaders connect the dots and aim to compete with the best in class.

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Light fantastic

Filling the shoes of the ‘CEO of the century’, Jack Welch, was no easy feat for Jeffrey Immelt, however, the chairman of global giant General Electric is finally settling down after a difficult start. James Bennett talks to one of the planet’s most powerful business leaders about liquidity, life’s lessons and lightbulbs.

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General Electric looks for big growth in Saudi Arabia

One of the world’s biggest companies is turning its ambitious eye to Saudi Arabia.

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Qatar chooses GE gas turbines for LNG

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The joy of Six

Since its birth 20 years ago, Six Sigma has become one of the most widely used quality management tools in the world but remains a relatively new phenomenon in the Middle East. With many regional chief executives finally starting to apply the methodology, CEO Middle East trades blows with the master black belts to find out what they could do for your business

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GE upgrades Abu Dhabi gas plant

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Protimeter Hygromaster

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