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			<description><![CDATA[Expats expected to get 100% control of firms in some sectors under new rules.]]></description>
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			<title>Dubai ruler says worst of crisis is over</title>
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			<title>Investment in Abu Dhabi to reach $1tn</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 1: Economy chief upbeat on recovery, lowers inflation forecast for 2010 to 2.5-3%.]]></description>
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			<title>UAE census in April 2010 to cost AED65m</title>
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			<title>Three UAE consumer arbitration courts by year end</title>
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			<title>Fitch affirms Abu Dhabi rating at 'AA'</title>
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			<title>UAE says food prices cut by up to 40% in Ramadan</title>
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			<title>Minister predicts UAE annual inflation to hit 3.5%</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 1: Sultan bin Saeed al-Mansouri says no risk of deflation this year.]]></description>
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			<title>Airlines could benefit from UAE-Canada talks</title>
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			<title>Dubai fruit and veg sellers fined for overcharging</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Number of sellers fined AED1,000 for charging more than the official Ramadan price list.]]></description>
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			<description><![CDATA[Poll reveals majority believe scrapping of AED150,000 minimum is 'too little, too late'.]]></description>
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			<description><![CDATA[Move follows deals agreed last week with food retailers allowing for discounts of up to 60%.]]></description>
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