Vivvo CMS 4.0 http://www.north-africa.com/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.north-africa.com/files.php?file= http://www.north-africa.com/ http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/452.html Corporate Affairs Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:31:00 -0600 The year 2010 was not bad at all for Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG). Involved in international Islamic banking, the company is a Bahrain Joint Stock Company listed on Bahrain Bourse and NASDAQ Dubai. It maintains Standard and Poors long term and short-term credit ratings of BBB- stable and A3 respectively. ABG offers retail, corporate and investment banking and treasury services in accordance with the principles of the Islamic Sharia law. The authorized capital of ABG is US$1.5 billion, while total equity amounts to about US$1.8 billion. http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/1juneforteen46.html Corporate Affairs Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:05:00 -0600 [The North Africa Journal] In a lingering conflict that underscores lack of transparency and weak business rules, the case of Orascom Telecom Algerie (OTA), which has raised a great deal of concerns in foreign investor circles, has not been settled yet. It underscores that the rules of engagement when doing business in Algeria are still unclear and that many leaders of foreign companies remain dangerously ignorant of operating conditions and the business environement in the North Africa country. http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/1aprileighteen46.html Corporate Affairs Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:20:00 -0600 There is noticeable decrease in tourism activity across North Africa and Morocco is witnessing a small impact there. Yet, for the broad economy, the Arab revolutions have not fully afftected Morocco. This is largely due to the fact that Morocco is focused on its own economic growth, while remaining solidly tied to the EU. With limited economic relations with the affected countries, it is no surprise that it's business as usual for many Moroccan firms. Below are some reports that analyze the performance of key companies, ending with a full review of the Casablanca Stock Exchange. http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/1augsixteen45.html Corporate Affairs Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:42:00 -0600 The owners of Nessma TV are facing the nightmare scenario, challenging their belief that North Africa’s Maghreb region needed a common broadcast platform. Largely owned by Tunisian businessman Tarek Ben Ammar, Nessma TV is finding hard to operate in the region. http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/1marchtwentyfour45.html Corporate Affairs Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:09:00 -0600 In summer 2008, London-based HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services institutions decided to add Algeria to its list of emerging markets operations. Libya is likely next in line. The decision meant that as of August 2008, the giant bank entered the Algerian market where it launched what it called “a full-service bank.” But is it really a full-service bank with the goal of contributing to economic growth and development or is HSBC focused on international trade operations to enable the flow of money in and out of the country? http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/1novfour09.html Corporate Affairs Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:19:00 -0700 On November 4th, 2009, US tech giant HP announced its plan to establish new sales and support subsidiaries in Angola and Libya by 2010. By doing so, HP will increase its footprint across Africa to nine subsidiaries (Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tunisia). http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/1juneone09.html Corporate Affairs Sat, 30 May 2009 15:54:00 -0600 Tunis-based Mediterranean School of Business is offering a set of seminars this summer targeted to Libyan managers. MSB, in collaboration with the BT Server Business Management Training Center, is launching four modules, starting with Organization and Change Management, Financial Analysis for Non Financial Managers, Innovation and technology Management, and ending with Marketing and Customer Relationship. Each module will be lectured over a 3 to 4-day session. http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/282.html Corporate Affairs Sat, 02 May 2009 13:17:00 -0600 Moroccan airline carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is looking to divest from Air Senegal International. http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/1aprilnine20.html Corporate Affairs Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:20:00 -0600 The North Africa Journal : With shrinking computer sales, the engine of Microsoft revenue with operating system sales, every penny counts no matter where it comes from. http://www.north-africa.com/naj_economy/corporate_affairs/bcp-bank-and-ocp-increase-capital-swap-shares.html Corporate Affairs Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:45:00 -0700 The Moroccan phosphate and fertilizer giant relinquished 5.88% of its capital to Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP), in exchange for a 6.62% equity participation in that bank. The North Africa Journal