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19 May 2013 Updated at 5:50 PM UAE

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

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

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

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

Aldar, Sorouh shares see double-digit rises
Markets»

Aldar, Sorouh shares see double-digit rises

Abu Dhabi developers surge in heavy trading ahead of completion of merger plan

Iran said to execute two men for spying
Politics & Economics»

Iran said to execute two men for spying

Authorities reportedly sentence men to death for working for Israeli, US spy agencies

Kuwait's KPC suspends top officials after Dow payout
Energy»

Kuwait's KPC suspends top officials after Dow payout

Kuwait Petroleum Company also appoints new chief exec after paying $2.2bn in damages

Al Maktoum Airport to double Dubai's private jet traffic
Transport»

Al Maktoum Airport to double Dubai's private jet traffic

Executives at the new airport aim to get to 20,000 business jet movements a year by 2020

Female architect to design Saudi metro station
Construction»

Female architect to design Saudi metro station

Renowned Muslim architect Zaha Hadid hired to design Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District station

UAE is top MidEast performer for tourism receipts
Travel & Hospitality»

UAE is top MidEast performer for tourism receipts

Gulf state ranked 31st in latest UNWTO list, ahead of Saudi Arabia; global list topped by the US

The modern-day thobe
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The modern-day thobe
How to dress like Mad Men's Ms Joan
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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
How to dress like Harvey Specter
Fashion»
How to dress like Harvey Specter
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
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

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

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

Photos»
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

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

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

Videos»
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

Cars & Boats»
Jaguar Land Rover opens Dubai testing centre

Jaguar Land Rover opens Dubai testing centre

Facility will take advantage of emirate’s hot summers for a variety of mechanical tests

Cars & Boats»
Sharjah cops say will 'steal' cars to teach lesson

Sharjah cops say will 'steal' cars to teach lesson

Police will pretend to steal unlocked vehicles to teach drivers a lesson - report

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