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23 May 2013 Updated at 5:34 PM UAE

UAE to make doping horses a criminal offence

UAE to make doping horses a criminal offence

Eighteen horses at Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin stables have failed drug tests this year

Seven more Godolphin horses fail doping tests Goldolphin's bin Suroor to take over doping stable Godolphin trainer imported steroids from Dubai in his luggage
Dubai reveals new aviation vision to 2045
Transport»

Dubai reveals new aviation vision to 2045

Long-term strategy announced by Dubai Airports CEO amid rapid expansion in emirate

Dubai expects 'stampede' of airlines at new airport Runway upgrade to reduce Dubai flights in 2014 Dubai Int'l named world's leading A380 hub
Euro leagues could challenge Qatar 2022 in court
Sport»

Euro leagues could challenge Qatar 2022 in court

German football league chief warns countries like England could also force re-vote

Emirates set to add more Sri Lanka flights
Travel & Hospitality»

Emirates set to add more Sri Lanka flights

Dubai-based carrier says it will add three flights per week to Colombo from June 30

Banking & Finance»

Bahrain banks announce plans to merge

Al Salam Bank and BMI Bank tie-up would create kingdom's third largest lender by assets

Bahrain's Al Salam Bank says in merger talks Bahrain Islamic banks merger completed Bahrain Central Bank prepares regulation crackdown
Tunis in talks with Qatar over central bank deposit
GCC»

Tunis in talks with Qatar over central bank deposit

Tunisia's PM says discussions ongoing over deposit by Gulf state; reportedly worth $1bn

Energy»

Saudi to hand Pakistan $15bn energy bailout – report

Gulf kingdom would provide oil for three years, comes following change in government

Saudi Arabia sees win-win in solar energy boom Power giant Siemens wins $266m Saudi deals OPEC appoints Saudi in top research post over
UAE's Senaat said to be mulling listing, stake sale
Markets»

UAE's Senaat said to be mulling listing, stake sale

Abu Dhabi gov't-owned firm may sell its own shares or offload stake in one of its businesses

Qatar buys stake in Total’s Congo operations
Energy»

Qatar buys stake in Total’s Congo operations

Investment arm of state petroleum business takes 15 percent stake in Africa project

Middle East Market Data »

ADX

Market closed at 3,503
ASE

Market closed at 2,023
BSE

Market closed at 1,169
DFM

Market closed at 2,323
KSE

Market closed at 8,222
MSM

Market closed at 6,378
QE

Market closed at 9,086
SSE

Market closed at 7,355
Dubai's Arabtec to begin $650m rights issue on June 9
Markets»

Dubai's Arabtec to begin $650m rights issue on June 9

UAE's market regulator says contracting giant will begin subscription for issue next month

Arabtec says workers have ended four-day strike Arabtec Q1 net profit drops 25.7% Arabtec said to buy electrical services unit for $45m
Energy»

Iran keen to speed up nuclear programme

UN report shows Tehran is trying to accelerate its uranium enrichment efforts

Iran says ready for nuclear talks with world powers Japan signs nuclear technology deal with UAE Iranians celebrate 34th anniversary since Islamic Revolution
Damac launches sales at luxury Dubai project
Real Estate»

Damac launches sales at luxury Dubai project

Dubai developer offers apartments at Bay's Edge in Burj area at prices from AED720,000

Construction»

1,800 workers at Bahrain firm end strike

Staff at contractor GP Zachariades downed tools for five days after not being paid for two months

Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike US requests talks over Bahrain labour crackdown Kuwaiti oil workers on strike over pay
Mall of Qatar project set for 2015 opening
Retail»

Mall of Qatar project set for 2015 opening

Gulf state’s largest mall will cost $820m and will feature more than 400 outlets

Politics & Economics»

Bahrain opposition party suspends reconciliation talks

Wefaq cites raid by security forces on home of top Shi'ite cleric as reason for pull-out

Security forces raid home of top Bahraini cleric US requests talks over Bahrain labour crackdown Bahrain to up jail term for police hatred crimes
Politics & Economics»

No political crisis in Kuwait, claims speaker

Interior and oil ministers set to be 'grilled' in parliament, sparking fears of political deadlock

Eight bosses sacked in big Kuwait Petroleum shake-up Kuwait to start medical care segregation on June 1 Kuwait says IDs found for 67,000 Bidoons
Technology»

Dubai ruler launches 'm-Gov't' scheme

Initiative will see gov't services made available over mobile phones within next two years

UAE launches online registration for Emirates ID cards UAE tops MidEast for internet infrastructure DotDubai domain name set to be launched
Banking & Finance»

Dubai's MAF picks banks for bond sale

Retail group to use sale to fund $683m acquisition of Carrefour's 25% stake in MidEast venture

Carrefour to divest 25% stake in Middle East venture Dubai's MAF in talks on Egypt retail deal Luxury retailer YSL inks MidEast JV deal
Qatar Air's cargo unit adds three new planes
Transport»

Qatar Air's cargo unit adds three new planes

CEO says deliveries of A330s signals 'new era' for airline's freight operations

Banking & Finance»

Qatar still backs dollar peg – cen bank boss

Comments follow another senior bank exec saying country needs more flexible exchange rate

Qatar should consider more flexible exchange rate ‘Every incentive’ for GCC currency, says ex DIFC boss UAE Central Bank revokes money exchange licences
Kuwait sees quiet revival in arts scene
Arts»
Kuwait sees quiet revival in arts scene
Why Africa is luring Gulf bond investors
Banking & Finance»
Why Africa is luring Gulf bond investors
Saudi Arabia sees win-win in solar energy boom
Energy»
Saudi Arabia sees win-win in solar energy boom
Middle East's killer virus: what's in a name?
Healthcare»
Middle East's killer virus: what's in a name?
More to this bull market than meets the eye
Equities»
More to this bull market than meets the eye
Your guide to looking sharp in business
Fashion»
Your guide to looking sharp in business
Reviewed: the Aston Martin Vanquish
Cars & Boats»
Reviewed: the Aston Martin Vanquish
Are there too many Brits in the UAE?
Culture & Society»
Are there too many Brits in the UAE?
The world according to Badr Jafar
Banking & Finance»
The world according to Badr Jafar
The irresistible imagination of the Great Gatsby
Arts»
The irresistible imagination of the Great Gatsby
The modern-day thobe
Fashion»
The modern-day thobe
How to dress like Mad Men's Ms Joan
Fashion»
How to dress like Mad Men's Ms Joan
Oh no, not him again
Real Estate»
Oh no, not him again
Akbar Al Baker: No holds barred
Transport»
Akbar Al Baker: No holds barred
The Dubai real estate waiting game
Property»
The Dubai real estate waiting game
Family fortunes
Healthcare»
Family fortunes
Passion for success
Industries»
Passion for success
Rezidor CEO Wolfgang Neumann
Travel & Hospitality»
Rezidor CEO Wolfgang Neumann
How to dress like Harvey Specter
Fashion»
How to dress like Harvey Specter
Dubai may get creative to ease looming debt hump
Banking & Finance»
Dubai may get creative to ease looming debt hump
Culture & Society»
Michael Owen leads tributes to UAE Brits

Michael Owen leads tributes to UAE Brits

Football legend Michael Owen in Dubai to honour expats at Arabian Business ceremony

Luxury Living»
Dubai's Burj al Arab introduces gold iPads for guests

Dubai's Burj al Arab introduces gold iPads for guests

Bespoke tablets will be given to guests upon check-in at Dubai luxury hotel

Dubai retailer unveils $12,250 gold iPhone
Luxury Living»
Dubai retailer unveils $12,250 gold iPhone

Dubai retailer unveils $12,250 gold iPhone

Luxury Givori phone also includes alligator skin, diamonds and gemstones

Dubai hotel to auction one-of-a-kind 24-carat iPad
Sport»
Bahrain businessman takes up Leeds Utd role

Bahrain businessman takes up Leeds Utd role

English football club confirms Salah Nooruddin has been appointed new vice-chairman

Dubai owners unveil new Leeds United manager
Photos»
US Secretary of State John Kerry visits Oman
Terror attack suspected in London suburb
NASA to test new Dream Chaser spacecraft
Ford closes plant in Australia
Michael Owen on target at UAE Brits Party
Travel & Hospitality»
Qatar Airways sued after drinks trolley injury

Qatar Airways sued after drinks trolley injury

Australian passenger said to be suing airline after being hit by a drinks trolley during flight

Qatar Airways resumes Dreamliner London service
Arts»

Doha set to launch two new film festivals

Highlights will include a special 'Made in Qatar' section, says Doha Film Institute

Doha Film Institute cuts Tribeca festival ties
Sport»
PSG's Qatari owners turn down Ancelotti's request to leave

PSG's Qatari owners turn down Ancelotti's request to leave

Manager who secured French football side's first title since 1994 is keen on Real Madrid switch

Videos»
Beatboxer FaithSFX entertains on Dubai Metro
IMF urges Britain to do more on growth
USA economy stimulated by central bank
First Saudi woman to climb Everest
Travel & Hospitality»
Dubai's Jumeirah announces tie-up with Aston Martin

Dubai's Jumeirah announces tie-up with Aston Martin

Luxury hotelier will be sponsor of car maker at upcoming Nurburgring 24-hour race

Dubai's Jumeirah in talks for hotel in India's Goa
Travel»
ITP to publish Conde Nast Traveller Middle East

ITP to publish Conde Nast Traveller Middle East

New magazine to target premium sector of travel market

Travel & Hospitality»
Saudi woman reaches summit of Mount Everest

Saudi woman reaches summit of Mount Everest

Raha Moharrak becomes the youngest Arab to stand on top of world's highest mountain

Saudi women hike to Everest base camp for breast cancer awareness
Luxury Living»
Qatar could be chosen for new Ferrari launch

Qatar could be chosen for new Ferrari launch

Only six of the Pininfarina-designed Ferrari Sergio car will be produced in the world

Dubai police women to drive Ferraris, says top cop

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    Bahrain MPs vote to ban pork in kingdom

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    Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

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    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:56 AM - Ty Say
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    Kuwait to start medical care segregation on June 1

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    Emirates defends no staff bonus, despite huge profit

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Arabian Business - 2013-05-19

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The world according to Badr Jafar
Just about everything Badr Jafar touches turns to golD, formed just seven years ago, his crescent enterprises is raking in over a billion dollars in revenues and is highly profitable. But the young Emirati insists profits are just part of the plan.

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