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Saudi to phase out water intensive crops - minister

Saudi to phase out water intensive crops - minister

Construction & Industry
Crops to be phased out include wheat and soya beans - Saudi water & electricity minister.

UAE, Saudi among US's top arms buyers in 2009
Politics & Economics
US arms sales hit record in 2009; expects to repeat performance in 2010.

Saudi to strike Yemen rebels until they flee
Politics & Economics
Strike conducted within Saudi territory; at least 40 rebels surrender during air strike.

$149bn GCC projects set to complete by end 2010
Construction & Industry
New research also shows that interior fit-out market in region forecast to grow 90%.

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The tipping scandal
Forget Damas, Dubai Properties et al, Damian Reilly says there's one scandal you can do something about.

 Damian Reilly  

Are you being served?
The GCC needs to rediscover the age-old art of Arabian service if it is to wrestle control back from ruthless salespeople.

 Rob Corder

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Rich man faster man

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

21st Century boy

James Law’s futuristic designs wouldn’t be out of place on a sci-fi movie set and they are coming close to reality in the Gulf.


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Banking & Finance

  1. Bahrain cenbank suspends real estate caps - sources

Construction & Industry

  1. Saudi to phase out water intensive crops - minister

Culture & Society

  1. Some Muslims fear backlash after Fort Hood shooting

Education

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

Energy

  1. Raising output not on OPEC agenda now - UAE oil min

Healthcare

  1. Glaxo Saudi's sole supplier of H1N1 vaccine for now

Islamic Finance

  1. Islamic bank assets up 29% - survey

Media & Marketing

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

Personal Finance

  1. UBS sees UAE's rich list growing by 11% in 2010

Politics & Economics

  1. UAE, Saudi among US's top arms buyers in 2009

Real Estate

  1. New committee to rule on real estate sector dud cheques

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's Floating Bridge to stay for 5 more years – paper

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Emirates to add 17 flights to Asia Pacific routes

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more » BUSINESS FEATURES

A second crash?

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

Dubai’s debt move

Investors anxiously await the fate of Nakheel’s $3.5bn sukuk, & the next installment of Dubai’s $10bn bailout fund.


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  1. Advanced Leadership & Management Skills
    1 November 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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    1 November 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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  1. Double digit growth for Islamic banking assets in 2009
  2. UAE's Mubadala leads way on Q3 transparency
  3. Deutsche Bank upbeat on Saudi prospects
  4. UK firm signs $9m for GCC Premier League sweets
  5. Saudia eyes 58 planes in fleet revamp
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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. Indonesia slaps worker ban on Saudi, Kuwait 29
    07 Nov ' 09 at 12:08
    I think there are millions of Indonesian workers in Saudi Arabia alone..The article seems to be about construction workers cause 1,750...   More  »
  2. UK firm signs $9m for GCC Premier League sweets 01
    04 Nov ' 09 at 16:07
    This is great news: we don't have sufficient quantity of confectionery and sugar available - so this will definitely help plug a gap:...   More  »
  3. Dubai index posts biggest one-day gain since Feb 01
    02 Nov ' 09 at 15:56
    Well I have to say that it is all a game. How can suddenly the market jump when the world markets are going down. Funny thing is that...   More  »

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