ArabianBusiness.com - Middle East Business News Saturday, 05 July 2008 | 06:19 UAE time
British building industry worth four times less than Emaar

British building industry worth four times less than Emaar

Construction & Industry
Stock market rout means UK's four largest building companies are now worth a mere $4.3 billion.

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Technology
A US judge has ordered YouTube to disclose what videos every visitor to the site has ever watched.

Watermelons could boost sex drive
Healthcare
WEEKEND: Scientists discover active ingredients in watermelon provide similar effects to Viagra.

Gulf Air buys into Premiership dream
Culture & Leisure
Bahrain-based airline signs deal to sponsor QPR that will treble in value if the club is promoted.


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