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Qatar thwarts major drug trafficking op

Qatar thwarts major drug trafficking op

Culture & Society
Huge amount of hashish seized by authorities in Gulf state, several people arrested.

A380 grounded in Dubai, weeks after launch
Transportation
EXCLUSIVE: Engineering required on super jumbo sees aircraft replaced on Friday's New York flight.

Hydra Properties eyes debt for expansion
Real Estate
Developer to tap debt markets to finance plans for global real estate projects.

Seven killed in Dubai helicopter tragedy
Transportation
UPDATE 1: No survivors after aircraft crashes into oil rig 70km off the coast of Dubai, falls into sea.

more »MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT

Abu Dhabi and Man City - Lost in Translation
Can they kick it? Yes, Abu Dhabi can... but in the right direction? David Westley has his doubts.

 David Westley  

How I learned to love the blog
Alexander McNabb on how the corporate world should embrace blogs to connect to their audience - even if hostile.

 Alexander McNabb

EDITOR'S CHOICE

  1. Egyptian official says Tamim suspects will be tried in Egypt »
  2. Pumping starts on major new Saudi oil field »
  3. Repair teams mobilised to fix Atlantis fire damage »
  4. Fire drama at Kuwait oil refinery »
  5. Iran slams GCC 'interference' in Abu Musa row »

more » MIDDLE EAST MARKETS DATA

DFM

Last Price:

4,689.17

-59.59-1.25%

4 Sep 2008 09:59 GMT
(Market Closed)

ADX

Last Price:

4,311.01

-33.05-0.76%

4 Sep 2008 09:59 GMT
(Market Closed)

SSE

Last Price:

8,504.72

-85.65-1.00%

3 Sep 2008 11:59 GMT
(Market Closed)

CURRENCY CONVERTOR

more »OTHER MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS NEWS STORIES

Banking & Finance

  1. SWFs' global investments up 66%
  2. Gulf banks 'over-exposed to real estate'
  3. Japan seeks $927mn from Gulf wealth funds

Construction & Industry

  1. Two labourers killed in well collapse
  2. Tamim charges 'will not affect company performance'
  3. Investor: 'Lagoon problems are far from over'

Culture & Society

  1. Qatar thwarts major drug trafficking op
  2. Kids lose out in UAE school waiting lists crisis
  3. Friend gives evidence in Dubai road rage case

Education

  1. Classroom crisis as demand for places soars
  2. UAE public schools set for major shake-up
  3. Parents hit by soaring school tuition fees

Energy

  1. Pumping starts on major new Saudi oil field
  2. UAE offshore oil output recovers from outage
  3. Fire drama at Kuwait oil refinery

Healthcare

  1. Hospital earns $8mn from Gulf liver trade
  2. UAE health tourism industry set for boom
  3. Smoking ban plan revealed for Dubai motorists

Islamic Finance

  1. Saudi developer Dar Al-Arkan eyes bonus share sukuk
  2. DIB set to buy majority stake in Jordan bank
  3. Damac's Kuwait unit considering $67mn bond issue

Media & Marketing

  1. Abu Dhabi sets up $1bn movie company
  2. Market idea set to boost Dubai film credentials
  3. UK TV show 'uncovers extreme Saudi preachers'

Personal Finance

  1. Non-Saudis allowed to buy shares through locals
  2. UAE personal loans jump 46% in year to June
  3. UAE expats most pessimistic over retirement

Politics & Economics

  1. Egyptian official says Tamim suspects will be tried in Egypt
  2. Syria seeks French role in peace talks as Sarkozy visits
  3. Iran slams GCC 'interference' in Abu Musa row

Real Estate

  1. Hydra Properties eyes debt for expansion
  2. Nakheel eyes IPO 'in next 12 months'
  3. Saudi developer Dar Al-Arkan eyes bonus share sukuk

Retail

  1. Kuwait cabinet approves wider anti-inflation plan
  2. Gold sales in Abu Dhabi surge 300%
  3. Bulk buying sees spike in fruit and veg prices

Sport

  1. Qatar names and shames drugs cheats
  2. Real Madrid 'refused Man City bid for Van Nistelrooy'
  3. Redknapp fears for managers under mega-rich owners

Technology

  1. ME internet traffic growth world's 2nd fastest - report
  2. Firms rush to exploit Middle East IT opportunities
  3. $68mn DuBiotech lab 'to open in December'

Transportation

  1. A380 grounded in Dubai, weeks after launch
  2. Toyota tops Middle East car sales chart
  3. 33% fall in Middle East airline profits forecast

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Atlantis fire cause 'will be revealed soon'
  2. UAE denies Iran's airport discrimination claims
  3. Repair teams mobilised to fix Atlantis fire damage

more »MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. IFRS & US GAAP Courses in Dubai
    27 April 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Corrosion Control In Petro-Chemical Plants
    26 August 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Corrosion Control Management On Upstream Production Pipelines & Facilities
    26 August 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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MORE TOP MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS STORIES

  1. Seven killed in Dubai helicopter tragedy
  2. Two labourers killed in well collapse
  3. Kids lose out in UAE school waiting lists crisis
  4. Atlantis fire cause 'will be revealed soon'
  5. Toyota tops Middle East car sales chart
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