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20 May 2013 Updated at 10:31 AM UAE
Construction»

Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

Thousands of Arabtec workers stay away from work in protest over low wages

UAE pays wages of 1,200 workers after boss flees UAE recoups over $56m in unpaid wages - gov't Abu Dhabi workers get $3.5m in unpaid wages
Emirates A380 wing repairs fall behind schedule
Transport»

Emirates A380 wing repairs fall behind schedule

Dubai carrier says it is still confident plane maker Airbus can meet Nov 2014 deadline

Banking & Finance»

‘Every incentive’ for GCC currency, says ex DIFC boss

Common currency would cut cost of business and lead to single Gulf bourse, says Dr Nasser Saidi

Ex-DIFC chief launches Dubai crowdfunding firm Gulf Arabs 'shouldn't delay single currency' GCC debates Saudi king's call for tighter alliance
Banking & Finance»

Kuwait giant said to win $930m payout in Libya dispute

MA Al Kharafi and Sons reportedly successful in suing Libyan gov't over breach of contract

Dow wins $2.2bn in spat with Kuwait chemicals firm Kuwait telco Zain wins appeal in sheikh lawsuit Kuwait's NIG seeks lawsuit against US giant
First Saudi women trained to assemble trucks
Transport»

First Saudi women trained to assemble trucks

Juffali Automotive Company takes on women to build 5,000 trucks for Mercedes-Benz

Real Estate»

Dubai's DIFC appoints real estate chief

Property veteran Brett Schafer will head up management of centre’s commercial property portfolio

New Abu Dhabi financial zone 'will help Dubai' Dubai eyes $500m distressed property fund by end-2013 Nothing 'tangible' has come from RERA - top lawyer
Dubai Metro lifts more than 33m passengers in Q1
Transport»

Dubai Metro lifts more than 33m passengers in Q1

Emirate’s transport authority highlights significant annual increase in metro passengers

Etihad finalises deal for three airport services firms
Transport»

Etihad finalises deal for three airport services firms

Abu Dhabi carrier set to acquire companies formerly part of UAE capital's airport operator

Dubai hotel exterior to be covered in 27,000 plants
Travel & Hospitality»

Dubai hotel exterior to be covered in 27,000 plants

The Green Wall will cover six floors of the new Novotel hotel building in Al Barsha

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UAE, Bahrain hit out at Iran as 'not a good neighbour'
Politics & Economics»

UAE, Bahrain hit out at Iran as 'not a good neighbour'

Tehran threatens Bahrain over raid on a Shia cleric's home; demands apology

Culture & Society»

Bahrain police truck ambushed as fugitives escape

Security vehicle was rammed as it transported criminals to court

UAE, Bahrain hit out at Iran as 'not a good neighbour' Security forces raid home of top Bahraini cleric Bahrain jails six for insulting king on Twitter
UAE economic growth accelerates to 4.4% in 2012

UAE economic growth accelerates to 4.4% in 2012

Growth up from a downwardly revised 3.9 percent the previous year as activity picked up across all sectors

Dubai may get creative to ease looming debt hump UAE tops Middle East for tourism competitiveness UAE seeks to boost oil production to 3.5m bpd - min
Tesco clothing brand plans international expansion
Fashion»

Tesco clothing brand plans international expansion

Clothing brands plots more than 50 new franchise stores in five years, including in Middle East

UK giant M&S eyes more Middle East openings UK’s ASDA opens first George MidEast store Retail giants target Gulf for 'easy expansion'
Kuwait deports 1,258 expats in a month
Politics & Economics»

Kuwait deports 1,258 expats in a month

Senior gov't official says deportations carried out amid crackdown on traffic offences

Kuwait to start medical care segregation on June 1 Kuwait hurt by expat deportations, says union Kuwaiti MP calls for rethink on citizenship rules
Construction»

Italy's Impregilo leads $2bn Doha metro deal win

Construction giant reportedly leading the successful consortium on transport project

Work on three Qatar metro stations to start soon Qatar rail to provide $38bn worth of work Qatar best in world for investment, says Al Baker
Hamptons sees 41% hike in Q1 Dubai deals
Real Estate»

Hamptons sees 41% hike in Q1 Dubai deals

Real estate services firm also sees 38 percent rise in value of property deals

Saudi airline eyes US, Canada after 777 delivery
Transport»

Saudi airline eyes US, Canada after 777 delivery

Saudia set to launch flights to LA and Toronto after Boeing delivers extended range aircraft

Zimbabwe seeks Dubai diamonds deal
Commodities»

Zimbabwe seeks Dubai diamonds deal

African gems exporter seeks deal on exports that would not break rules on sales of conflict stones

Politics & Economics»

Saudi Arabia to allow women into football stadia

Venues will undergo work to develop ‘family sections’, which permit female spectators

New Saudi metro to be run by women Saudi woman reaches summit of Mount Everest Female architect to design Saudi metro station
Barclays announces key appointment in Abu Dhabi
Banking & Finance»

Barclays announces key appointment in Abu Dhabi

UK banking major hires new head of wealth and investment management in UAE capital

Your guide to looking sharp in business
Fashion»
Your guide to looking sharp in business
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
Kuwait takes tentative steps to connect with youth
Politics & Economics»
Kuwait takes tentative steps to connect with youth
New Abu Dhabi financial zone to challenge Dubai
Banking & Finance»
New Abu Dhabi financial zone to challenge Dubai
Mission possible
Travel & Hospitality»
Mission possible
The vision is clear
Travel & Hospitality»
The vision is clear
A nuclear kingdom?
Energy»
A nuclear kingdom?
Nepal's first billionaire
Banking & Finance»
Nepal's first billionaire
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

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

Photos»
PHOTOS: Qatar eyes launch of new Ferrari Sergio
UAE Brit List 2013 revealed
Most influential Brit expats in property
Most influential Brit expats in transport
Most influential Brit expats in banking and finance
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
Construction»
Dubai Frame project to be completed by end-2014

Dubai Frame project to be completed by end-2014

Window-frame like structure will provide views of both old and new Dubai

Nakheel awards Jumeirah Circle villas contract
Videos»
Karabus warns South Africans planning to work in UAE
Lunar meteor crash caught on film
Russian plane catches fire
Brazil’s new $750m national stadium
Technology»
Dubai police set to trial crowd control drone

Dubai police set to trial crowd control drone

New remote-controlled device will be used to control crowds at football matches

Dubai cops add more supercars to fleet
Arts»
Painting of Prophet's footprints to be sold at UK auction

Painting of Prophet's footprints to be sold at UK auction

Rare 18th century painting is expected to fetch up to $23,000, says auctioneer

Doha auction sees record price for Arab artist
Industries»
Top names to headline 8th Arabian Business Forum

Top names to headline 8th Arabian Business Forum

Event to focus on opportunities for growth within the Gulf region

The Arabian Business awards prove the experts are wrong

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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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