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Dubai gov't repays $1bn aviation bond

Dubai gov't repays $1bn aviation bond

Banking & Finance
UPDATE 1: Department of Finance issues statement on Dubai Civil Aviation Authority sukuk.

  1. Al Habtoor chief upbeat on Dubai future
  2. Dubai debt repayments total $50bn by 2012 - S&P

Batelco to stop dial-up internet service early in 2010
Technology
Bahrain telco to phase out service on Jan 24 as broadband market is seen growing 7%.

Saudi plans boost to petro production
Construction & Industry
Oil minister says future petrochemical plants will be less dependent on gas, more liquid hydrocarbons.

52% of MENA firms eye staff hiring - survey
Politics & Economics
Fewer companies in the UAE are upbeat on new staff compared to region's average.

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The party's just beginning
Leading UAE businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor on why he believes Dubai is back on the up.

 Khalaf Al Habtoor  

And the winners are?
It's that time of year again: your chance to nominate contenders for the 2009 Arabian Business Awards.

 Andrew White

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The art of success

ARTOC chairman Shafik Gabr, one of the ME’s revered business leaders, explains why next year could be even tougher than the last.

Rich man faster man

F1 legend Sir Frank Williams talks about the economics of speed, scandals & Schumi's comeback to the sport.


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Banking & Finance

  1. Dubai gov't repays $1bn aviation bond

Construction & Industry

  1. Japanese builders owed billions for Dubai work - official

Culture & Society

  1. Philippines cancels licences after Dubai jobs scandal

Education

  1. 35% say Arabic, Islamic studies key for UAE schools

Energy

  1. Saudi Aramco sees gas supplies up by 30% by 2014

Healthcare

  1. Kuwait swine flu fatalities rise to 24

Islamic Finance

  1. Islamic bank assets up 29% - survey

Media & Marketing

  1. EXCLUSIVE: Etihad, Aldar ordered to pay Force India damages

Personal Finance

  1. Credit bureaus combine to form regional group

Politics & Economics

  1. Mideast needs to improve insolvency rules - World Bank

Real Estate

  1. 59% say Deyaar job cuts just tip of the iceberg

Retail

  1. Dubai Aquarium sees 1.5m-plus paid visitors in first year

Sport

  1. Alinghi propose Australia to host next America's Cup

Technology

  1. BSNL to go direct to Zain if consortium talks fail

Transportation

  1. Dubai gov't repays $1bn aviation bond

Travel & Hospitality

  1. ADNH sees net profit up by 28% but hotels suffer

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Hedge fund boxers take black eye in Hong Kong contest

Many of Hong Kong’s hedge fund managers find it easy to draw a link between managing money and martial arts.

A second crash?

Amid signs that green shoots are beginning to wilt, investors are worrying that global bourses may be headed for a crash.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Advanced Leadership & Management Skills
    1 November 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Advanced Operational Auditing & Management Effectiveness Analysis
    1 November 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Effective Management Analysis & Operational Auditing
    1 November 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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  3. Kuwait swine flu fatalities rise to 24
  4. Philippines cancels licences after Dubai jobs scandal
  5. ADNH sees net profit up by 28% but hotels suffer
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SPOT POLL

What do you think about the offer of free legal advice to people caught in Dubai property disputes?

Amid the real estate gloom, this is the best news for months and will improve transparency.
This is a good move and should redress the imbalance between investor and developer.
By offering a free service, it will just encourage people to abuse the complaints system.
It's too little, too late and I doubt many people will actually qualify for the free advice.
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  1. The tipping scandal 12
    08 Nov ' 09 at 16:32
    Steve you are 100% right. Managers and bosses have no right to use tip money for any other purpose than todistribute it to the staff...   More  »
  2. The party's just beginning 10
    08 Nov ' 09 at 18:31
    The recession may be coming to an end, but my guess is that there is no party in sight, just a depression! The typical line i hear in...   More  »
  3. Al Habtoor chief upbeat on Dubai future 08
    08 Nov ' 09 at 20:55
    I agree with Mr Khalafs comments, yesterday is gone,tomorrow nobody seen, what he is expecting beyound tomorow ,is his positive...   More  »

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