1. Anti-Maliki Protests Roil Investment Climate

    ...nstitutionally it is the President who can initiate a vote of no-confidence in the government.    Iraq will not hold parliamentary elections until 2014, but a heavy defeat for Mr Maliki in provincial elections next year could potentially provide a platform for opponents to make another attempt to un...

    Volume: 56
    Issue: 01
    Published at Fri, 04 Jan 2013
  2. Ma'aden And Alcoa In Joint Venture For Aluminum Complex In Saudi Arabia

    ...th the rolling mill and smelter in the first phase. First production from the smelter and rolling mill is anticipated in 2013 and first production from the mine and refinery is expected in 2014. A Ma'aden statement estimated capital investment at approximately SR40.5bn ($10.8bn), subject to the co...

    Volume: 53
    Issue: 01
    Published at Mon, 04 Jan 2010