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The Dubai Investment Co. is carrying out negotiations with Saudi Hamad Al Draiss Co., based in Riyadh, with the intention to purchase the Saudi American Glass Factory owned by Al Draiss Co.
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The Bank of New York, a global leader in securities servicing, has been selected as depositary for the Vitro, S.A. de C.V.
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