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GCC's Apprentice show set for TV debut

GCC's Apprentice show set for TV debut

Media & Marketing
Programme fronted by Hydra Properties chief to air on Wednesday, to feature Donald Trump.

First Emirati feature film set to start production
Media & Marketing
City of Life to be shot in Dubai, in three languages with funding from UAE company.

AB.com's most popular stories of 2008
Media & Marketing
As 2009 begins, we look back at the 10 most read stories on Arabian Business last year.

Shakira concert 'will go ahead' - Emirates Palace
Media & Marketing
Pop star's Abu Dhabi gig will not be affected by Dubai ruler's New Year order.


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Ad revenue slump set to force TV industry rethink
Facing a protracted recession, the international broadcast industry is bracing for a difficult year.

Aaron Greenwood  

Party like it’s 1999
The spectacular Atlantis Hotel opening has been a marketing masterstroke, and worth every dirham, argues Rob Corder.

Rob Corder

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