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Chief operating officer says commercial finance joint venture will book business worth $1bn in 2009.

US-UAE Business Council estimates pact could generate $40bn in commercial opportunities.

UPDATE 3: Earlier reports said UAE on verge of awarding contract for 4 reactors.

Central bank advisor says money earmarked for electricity projects now set to be raised via domestic banks.

Co to supply power generation equipment, services for the the largest power plant.

Consortium to supply technology, services to enable Abu Dhabi co to raise its oil production.

General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt tells Damian Reilly why the conglomerate won't be split up, and why he won't resign.

Jeffrey Immelt, CEO and chairman of the US industrial titan, GE talks ratings, writedowns and ‘Immeltdowns’.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Immelt says investors should not worry despite expected write-offs.

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

General Electric energy unit wins contract to supply equipment for UAE aluminium smelter.

Power deal to supply gas turbines and generators to various power plants owned by Saudi Electricity.

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

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

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

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

Weak dollar and supply concerns push crude higher after an early pullback.

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

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.

Technology can be slow to take hold on expensive assets.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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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