New biotech oasis?

Article Abstract:

Several oil-rich Middle East kingdoms like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are aiming to establish a viable biotechnology industry as part of a wider strategy to build a 21st century, knowledge-based economy not solely dependent upon oil and gas. Dubai-based DuBiotech will create what it calls a free-trade zone for biotech by September 2005, while Qatar is focusing on building the research and academic environment necessary for fueling a biotech industry.

Middle East, Economic aspects, Growth, Company growth

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BioXell: An Italian Biotech success story?

Article Abstract:

An Italian biotech firm BioXell faces considerable financial and cultural constraints that could falter further development. It is believed that BioXell's decision to seek a listing in Zurich rather than its hometown Milan underlines the lack of a full fledged investment infrastructure for Italian biotech.

Securities issued, listed, Italy, Securities, Company securities, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts, BioXell SpA

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Spanish wishful thinking towards biotech

Article Abstract:

There is optimism that Spain can become a player in European biotechnology, due to a healthy level of startup activity since 2000 combined with steadily rising research spending. This emerging sector is facing several institutional, legal and cultural obstacles.

Science & research, Spain, Research, Analysis, Research grants, Research funding, Industry forecasts, Pharmaceutical biotechnology

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