http://www.icis.com/v2/rss/newsfeeds/precanned/middle+east+africa.xmlLatest Middle East / Africa news headlines from ICIS.comen-us© 2009 Reed Business Information Limited. All Rights Reserved10http://www.icis.com/images/logo_icis.gifhttp://www.icis.com/v2/rss/newsfeeds/precanned/middle+east+africa.xmlhttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266860/Songwon-Industrial-opens-warehouse-facility-in-Bahrain.htmlSongwon Industrial opens warehouse facility in Bahrain. -Songwon Industrial has opened warehousing facilities in Bahrain , the Korean chemical company...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266860/Songwon-Industrial-opens-warehouse-facility-in-Bahrain.htmlTue, 24 November 2009 15:35:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266849/Qatar’s-450,000-tonneyear-LLDPE-plant-to-start-production-in-Jan.htmlQatar’s 450,000 tonne/year LLDPE plant to start production in Jan. MESAIEED, Qatar (ICIS news)-- 's new 450,000 tonne/year at Mesaieed in southern...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266849/Qatar’s-450,000-tonneyear-LLDPE-plant-to-start-production-in-Jan.htmlTue, 24 November 2009 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266511/Total-faces-delays-to-Algeria-cracker-plans.htmlTotal faces delays to Algeria cracker plans. DOHA (ICIS news)-- is facing delays in its plans to build a world scale cracker complex at Arzew, in...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266511/Total-faces-delays-to-Algeria-cracker-plans.htmlTue, 24 November 2009 08:04:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266512/Petro-Rabigh-reduces-op-rates-at-PP-plant-in-Saudi-Arabia.htmlPetro Rabigh reduces op rates at PP plant in Saudi Arabia. - (Petro Rabigh) has cut operating rates at its 700,000 tonne/year polypropylene (PP) plant...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266512/Petro-Rabigh-reduces-op-rates-at-PP-plant-in-Saudi-Arabia.htmlTue, 24 November 2009 07:57:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266508/In-Tuesdays-Middle-East-papers.htmlIn Tuesday's Middle East papers. Front page HM receives credentials of five ambassadors His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said received the credentials of...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266508/In-Tuesdays-Middle-East-papers.htmlTue, 24 November 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266502/Sipchem-to-start-up-new-VAM-plant-in-early-December.htmlSipchem to start up new VAM plant in early December. -Saudi International Petrochemical Company ( ) will start up its new 330,000 tonne/year vinyl...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/24/9266502/Sipchem-to-start-up-new-VAM-plant-in-early-December.htmlTue, 24 November 2009 04:02:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9266470/Qatar’s-13m-tonneyear-cracker-to-start-up-Q1-2010.htmlQatar’s 1.3m tonne/year cracker to start up Q1 2010. RAS LAFFAN, Qatar (ICIS news)-- Qatar 's is scheduled for start-up in the first quarter of...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9266470/Qatar’s-13m-tonneyear-cracker-to-start-up-Q1-2010.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 12:34:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9266163/Saudi’s-AlWaha-to-restart-Al-Jubail-PP-unit-by-7-December.htmlSaudi’s Al-Waha to restart Al Jubail PP unit by 7 December. -Saudi Arabia’s Al-Waha Petrochemical plans to restart its 450,000 tonne/year...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9266163/Saudi’s-AlWaha-to-restart-Al-Jubail-PP-unit-by-7-December.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 08:31:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9266158/In-Mondays-Middle-East-papers.htmlIn Monday's Middle East papers. Front page Rowas signs 16m-rial public utility pacts Coinciding with the 39th glorious National Day, HE Sheikh...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9266158/In-Mondays-Middle-East-papers.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9266145/US-Fluor-to-target-Iraq-petchems-in-next-decade.htmlUS Fluor to target Iraq petchems in next decade. By Ben DuBose - Iraq should offer substantial opportunities for petrochemical investment within the...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9266145/US-Fluor-to-target-Iraq-petchems-in-next-decade.htmlFri, 20 November 2009 20:56:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9266121/Sasol-to-accelerate-renewables-investments.htmlSasol to accelerate renewables investments. TORONTO (ICIS news)-- plans increased investments in renewable energy, including a 40 MW photovoltaic (PV)...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9266121/Sasol-to-accelerate-renewables-investments.htmlFri, 20 November 2009 15:16:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9265711/Oman-Polypropylene-to-restart-plant-on-21-November.htmlOman Polypropylene to restart plant on 21 November. - plans to restart its polypropylene (PP) plant in Sohar on 21 November following an eight-day...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9265711/Oman-Polypropylene-to-restart-plant-on-21-November.htmlFri, 20 November 2009 09:27:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9265703/In-Fridays-Middle-East-papers.htmlIn Friday's Middle East papers. Front page US warns Iran of serious measures World powers could have a package of measures against Iran "within...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9265703/In-Fridays-Middle-East-papers.htmlFri, 20 November 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/19/9265253/In-Thursdays-Middle-East-papers.htmlIn Thursday's Middle East papers. Front page Vital steadfastness His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces,...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/19/9265253/In-Thursdays-Middle-East-papers.htmlThu, 19 November 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9265216/IPIC-considers-initiatives-with-chemical-companies.htmlIPIC considers initiatives with chemical companies. -International Petroleum Investment Co ( ) is considering a number of initiatives with different...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9265216/IPIC-considers-initiatives-with-chemical-companies.htmlWed, 18 November 2009 17:51:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9265221/Captain-of-chemical-tanker-seized-by-Somali-pirates-dies--IMB.htmlCaptain of chemical tanker seized by Somali pirates dies - IMB. -The captain of a chemical tanker that was hijacked by pirates in the south Somali...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9265221/Captain-of-chemical-tanker-seized-by-Somali-pirates-dies--IMB.htmlWed, 18 November 2009 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9264829/Technip-signs-MOU-for-Saudi-engineering-centre-of-excellence.htmlTechnip signs MOU for Saudi engineering centre of excellence. - has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi engineering company to establish a...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9264829/Technip-signs-MOU-for-Saudi-engineering-centre-of-excellence.htmlWed, 18 November 2009 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9264813/In-Wednesdays-Middle-East-papers.htmlIn Wednesday's Middle East papers. Front page HM benevolence personified The Sultanate celebrates the 39th National Day on Wednesday marking the...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9264813/In-Wednesdays-Middle-East-papers.htmlWed, 18 November 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/17/9264799/US-Chemtura-will-add-to-antioxidant-capacity-at-Saudi-Arabia-jv.htmlUS Chemtura will add to antioxidant capacity at Saudi Arabia jv. - is adding 4,000 tonnes/year of antioxidant capacity at its joint venture facility...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/17/9264799/US-Chemtura-will-add-to-antioxidant-capacity-at-Saudi-Arabia-jv.htmlTue, 17 November 2009 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/17/9264778/IPIC-names-Bayer-MaterialScience-in-list-of-possible-acquisitions.htmlIPIC names Bayer MaterialScience in list of possible acquisitions. (Adds Bayer's latest share price in final paragraph) By Will Beacham - (IPIC) is in...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/17/9264778/IPIC-names-Bayer-MaterialScience-in-list-of-possible-acquisitions.htmlTue, 17 November 2009 16:40:00 GMT