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Gulf nations to see solid growth in 2010

Qatar is predicted to outperform the rest of the region, Saudi and UAE to grow more modestly - poll.





Doubts over pace of Mideast private equity recovery

Shuaa CEO says boost will come from gov't spending on transport and infrastructure.





Dubai index rebounds from 10-week low

UPDATE 5: Index mades largest one-day gain since Nov 4, while gold price hits record high.





UAE real estate will take 'some time to stabilise' - cbank

Governor says the economy is 'progressing well', rules out move to depeg from dollar.





Lee Westwood wins Race to Dubai

Golfer returns to England £1.6m ($2.64m) richer after 'biggest moment' of his career.





Sunseeker ME announces regional expansion plans

Dubai-based firm plans to become region's market leader with aggressive expansion.





Dubai population grows 1.9% in Q2

Rise in population compared to the previous three months shows the emirate's job sector is picking up.





Emaar stocks main drag on Dubai index

UPDATE 4: Shares fall 4.4%, while late banking rally helps Saudi to higher close.





Burj Dubai material supplier sets up Mideast base

Silicon material developer and manufacturer has set up its regional headquarters in Bahrain.





Tamweel records 95% fall in Q3 profit

Dubai Islamic lender returns to profit after posting losses for three consecutive quarters.





Saudi confirms four pilgrims die of swine flu

Three elderly pilgrims and one 17-year-old die, in kingdom to perform hajj.





Saudi index down, banks and petchems weigh

All share index TASI falls 0.76% to 6,270.75 point; SABIC slips 0.92%.





Islamic finance steps up

Natsuko Waki looks at why governments in the Middle East and Asia are taking on a greater role to deepen Islamic finance markets.





Dubai may see growth of 5% in 2009 - Alabbar

UPDATE 1: Alabbar withdraws remarks that bonds were in final preparation stages.





Opinion split over Mideast aviation growth - poll

Some 36.4% of people see slow growth next year, while 33.5% think industry will stagnate.





du announces roaming rates for hajj pilgrims

Customers in Saudi Arabia will automatically benefit from the promotion, firm says.





98% من التنفيذيين يلهون بإنترنت في العمل

أظهر استطلاع للرأي أجرته تريند مايكرو أن نسبة تبلغ 98 بالمائة، من المشمولين في الاستطلاع، يتصفحون إنترنت لأغراض لا علاقة لها بأعمالهم.





UAE indexes extend losses; property weighs

UPDATE 5: DFM ends lower for 5th session in 6 as losers outnumber gainers 16:3.





UAE air travellers planning more long haul trips - survey

Poll of 1,200 passengers reveals renewed confidence in travel spending.





GCC helping to lead global economic recovery

HSBC economists say emerging markets lead growth, while the West struggles in short term.





UAE freezone business set-up inquiries seen rising

Consultancy that helps foreign firms set up in UAE says demand back to pre-crisis levels.





SWF global funds set to hit $8tn by 2015 - study

New report by Ernst & Young says funds set to enter period of 'sustained growth'.





Emirates' A380 growth 'constrained by airport space'

President says airline could take 20 more superjumbos if space at Dubai Int'l allowed.





Dubai property market 'may take 10 years to rebound'

UPDATE 2: UBS predicts slow recovery for sector, says prices may slip further 30%.





52% consumers still pessimistic over 2010 - poll

Arabian Business survey shows only 8% are more confident than previous quarter.





SABIC weighs as Saudi index ends lower

UPDATE 5: Oman's MSI ends slightly higher after trading sideways for most of the session.





Bahrain opens its door to GCC traders

New legislation gives GCC national retailers and wholesale traders equal treatment to their Bahraini counterparts.





GCC urged to form alliances to beat downturn

HSBC's chief economist says move would sharpen competitive edge amid crisis.





flydubai eyes move into holidays to boost revenues

Budget airline's CEO also says he is still committed to plans to launch flights to India.





Oman Air eyes growth after new planes deal

Company chairman says Embraer aircraft agreement will help develop routes.