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Qatar firm launches Africa deals
IAS International, a Qatar-based investment company, yesterday announced the launch of more than one billion euros worth of projects in the Central African Republic (CAR).
- Staff Report
- Published: 00:01 March 16, 2008
Dubai: IAS International, a Qatar-based investment company, on Saturday announced the launch of more than one billion euros worth of projects in the Central African Republic (CAR).
One of its prominent ventures will be the Cite Lumiere, the Central African region's first special economic zone.
The launch took place on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the accession of CAR President Francois Bozize.
IAS chairman Issam Abu Eisa attended the function along with 60 delegates of IAS business partners. He led a group of international investors and industry leaders from the Middle East, China, India, USA and Europe.
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