1.   Optimists say a slump in oil prices could play a positive role by forcing Russia to curb its huge dependence on oil and gas exports and develop other sectors.

2.   British Gov. Alan Hoole, whose office oversees offshore finance in the territory, said the British government is providing large amounts of aid to help develop the sector.

3.   Dr Lim said, adding that continued efforts will be made to further develop the sector in view of its vast potential.

4.   Kinakh appealed to Naftogaz managers to develop the sector by working with more domestic producers and attracting further investment.

5.   Minister of Transport and Telecommunications Suleiman Metwalli said that the maritime transport sector is being developed in order to attract maritime traffic.

6.   Service sectors should be developed and there should be greater investment in workers.

7.   The time is ripe now, says Bungaran Saragih of the Bogor Agricultural University, to seriously develop the sector.

8.   Tourism Minister Nicolas Fattush announced Friday the adoption of a master plan to rebuild and develop the sector in Lebanon, on World Tourism Day.