Plan aims at developing Arab industry
Regional, Economics, 3/25/2000

The Arab organization for industrial development and mining is seeking to develop Arab industry through a specific work strategy aimed at developing Arab economics and supporting its capabilities in fields of industry, mining and energy.

Talat Bin Zafer, general manager of the organization, said there are studies and research concerning the strategy for industrial development and developing the mineral wealth in the Arab states through establishing a data network that contains statistical information for Arab industries.

He added that the textiles and food industries are occupying the first rank, followed by the chemical industries, followed by the transportation equipment industries.

Bin Zafer also urged the Arab states to commit to coordination and cooperation in the industrial fields and increase the volume of the joint projects to confront the international blocs.

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