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Rosenbauer Wins Order worth € 245m in Saudi Arabia

The Austrian manufacturer of fire fighting vehicles has won the biggest order in the company’s history. 1,125 vehicles will be supplied.

December 16, 2011

World Tourism Day 2011: Guests from 50 Countries Visit Austria

According to statistics Austria, the diversification of the guest´s nationalities further increased. Culture-oriented travels become increasingly important.

September 26, 2011

RBI Hit by Bankruptcy of Saudi Arabian Company

The Austrian bank has problems with its credit business in Saudi Arabia. “An amount in the low hundreds of millions” is at risk.

July 4, 2011

Austria's Solar Industry Strives For Technological Leadership

The domestic solar energy industry calls for more research funding to ensure the continuation of success achieved also into the future.

May 4, 2011

Al Jaber Intends to make further Investments in Austria

Despite massive criticism of business partners and rumoured illiquidity, the Saudi investor Mohammed Al Jaber wants to realize further investment projects.

April 26, 2011

Al Jaber in Distress

Saudi investor Mohamed Al Jaber has to fight on several fronts in Austria. Kneissl awaits restructuring, loans are due.

April 23, 2011

Every second Company Concerned by Crisis in Libya and Japan

According to a survey in Upper Austria, 46% of the companies are concerned by the rise in commodity and energy prices or by supply bottlenecks in the electronic industry.

April 23, 2011

Österreichische Kontrollbank: "There are no Failures to be Feared"

Despite the unpredictable political and economic consequences of the turmoil in the Arab, OeKB Member of the Board Rudolf Scholten consideres that there will be no failures.

March 12, 2011

Ruttenstorfer: "OMV Stays in Libya '

Despite unpredictable developments, Austrian OMV stays in Libya. Neither are there any changes planned in other Arab countries.

March 10, 2011

Zumtobel: New Light Center in Dubai

The lighting company based in Vorarlberg, Austria, is multiplying its competences in the Middle East. The Dubai Light Center aims to present realistic solutions for professional interior lighting.

March 8, 2011

Kapsch Expects New Orders from the Arab Region

Kapsch emerges as the new GSM-R market leader in the international trade fair Middle East Rail 2011 in Abu Dhabi.

March 2, 2011

Significant Growth for Borealis

The Austrian chemical company records substantial growth in sales. Profits grew from € 38m to € 333m.

February 26, 2011

Consumption Expenditure of Foreign Tourists Grows

Russian and Chinese tourists are proving to be particularly generous consumers in Austria. Overall sales rose by 23% in 2010.

February 3, 2011

Rieder Wins Major Contract in Saudi Arabia

The Austrian Company Rieder will supply roofing and facade elements for the world's largest energy research centre in Saudi Arabia

February 2, 2011

Voestalpine Expands into the Gulf Region

The Austrian steel group will manufacture rail components for Saudi Arabia over a joint venture.

November 16, 2010