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Bickering Lebanon leaders kick off Qatar talks

Bickering Lebanon leaders kick off Qatar talks

Politics & Economics
Talks aimed at ending long-running feud that drove country to bring of civil war.

Kuwaitis go to polls with economy top of agenda
Politics & Economics
Voters hope fresh faces in parliament will revive economic reforms to reduce oil dependence.

Bush arrives in Egypt for talks with Palestinians
Politics & Economics
UPDATE: US president on final stop of Middle East tour aimed at reviving peace process.

Goldman hikes oil price forecast 30%
Energy
Investment bank says prices will average $141 in H2, up from $107, due to tight supply conditions.

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In times of test, is family best?
Seven out of 10 family businesses fail to make it to the second generation, and only one in 10 makes the third generation.

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Western airlines need state support
Flying on American Airlines, as I did twice last week, has much in common with travelling on a cattle truck.

James Doran

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Banking & Finance

  1. Kuwaiti inflation hits record high
  2. Omani telco to up investment, plans IPO
  3. Bets grow on Gulf revaluations

Construction & Industry

  1. Skills shortage threatens construction boom
  2. Sorouh MD warns developers to deliver on promises
  3. Dubai World to tap Russian investments

Culture & Leisure

  1. Pakistan recalls Asif for Bangladesh clash
  2. Gloom and doom for Gulf staff
  3. Galliani confirms Ronaldinho deal

Energy

  1. Goldman hikes oil price forecast 30%
  2. Future Pipes seeks $554mn in IPO
  3. Earthquake strikes Iran

Healthcare

  1. UAE looks to allow 100% foreign ownership
  2. Sweeping health reforms to 'improve lives'
  3. Cigarette prices set to soar

Islamic Finance

  1. Liverpool deal over - DIC
  2. Gulf states toe Fed's line, cut rates
  3. Dubai's FPI drops $554mn IPO plan

Media & Marketing

  1. Readers vote Sheikh Ahmed 2nd most powerful Arab
  2. US media giant buys CPI for $5.5mn
  3. Sportsmen score high in Power 100

Personal Finance

  1. Bahrain calls for greater telecoms competition
  2. Qatar to rein in home loans
  3. UAE consumer loans climb 47%

Politics & Economics

  1. RAK to buy Georgia Black Sea port
  2. Oman urges banks to rein in lending
  3. Qatar stakes claim on Cambodian farmland

Real Estate

  1. Nakheel plans SeaWorld theme park
  2. Arabtec profit surges amid building boom
  3. Subprime crisis slowing investment - Dubai World

Retail

  1. Kuwait posts $43bn fiscal surplus
  2. Qatar Steel freezes prices to curb inflation
  3. Abu Dhabi foreign trade hits $9.8bn

Sport

  1. WTA stars pay tribute to Henin
  2. Grant turns his fire on Bennett
  3. Nadal struggles at Hamburg Masters

Technology

  1. GCC bucks piracy trend
  2. Etisalat linked with $1bn Tata stake
  3. Batelco snubs 'overpriced' Mideast

Transportation

  1. Sheikh Ahmed kicks off ATM
  2. Ship impounded, crew arrested for net blackout
  3. Emirates avoids Airbus A380 delay

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Second business class carrier goes bust
  2. Etihad plans flights to Kozhikode and Chennai
  3. Superheroes master plan revealed

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  1. International Diploma In Occupational Safety And Health
  2. IFRS & US GAAP Courses in Dubai
  3. Interdepartmental Communication
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Following last week's manmade rainfall, do you believe the UAE should meddle with Mother Nature?

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No, but something needs to be done about the looming water shortage crisis.
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Yes, but scientists must be very careful not to damage the country's natural ecosytem.

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