sentences:  The Group’s key joint ventures include Al Gurg Unilever, Siemens LLC, Al Gurg Fosroc, Arabian Explosives and Al Gurg Smollan, Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints LLC and Siemens Healthcare LLC.The Group expanded in the GCC region; in the Sultanate of Oman, Iraq and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The activation of a Treasury Management System within the Group, helped establish the first in-house bank in the GCC region.