Brazil is a key trading partner of GCC countries with total imports reaching US$4.2 billion during 2011.
Technology
Perkins appoints regional distributor
Perkins has appointed Power Systems Gulf LLC (PSG) as the regional distributor for the Arabian Gulf with responsibility for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen.
Doha Metro tenders delayed until Q2 2012

Doha Metro Tenders have been delayed for the second time and will now be issued in April or May of this year.
Tenders for the Doha Metro have been delayed for the second time and will now be issued in April or May of this year, the Qatar Railways Cos group director, Ghanim Al-Ibrahim, was reported as saying by Reuters.
Volvo Group looking at increasing its regional presence
The Volvo Group is looking at increasing its presence in Saudi Arabia and Qatar as well as the UAE in 2012, a senior executive said.
Ericsson sees sales in the region rise
Ericsson saw Middle East sales increase by 12 per cent year-on-year, according to a senior official.