Burj Dubai to open on Jan 4 - Alabbar
UPDATE 2: Emaar chairman says opening will now coincide with Dubai ruler's four year anniversary.

Abdulla brothers to repay $165m over 18 months
Damas International reveals details of settlement deal after unauthorised payments.

UAE says rights of migrant workers 'not negotiable'
Labour Minister says UAE is fully committed to protecting foreign workers.

Moody's downgrades ratings of gov't linked firms
Ratings agency takes action on Dubai majors, citing criteria for receiving gov't support.

Emirates to add 17 flights to Asia Pacific routes
Dubai airline says it will add flights to Bangkok, Sydney, Manila and Jakarta in Dec.

Deutsche Bank upbeat on Saudi prospects
Bank sees V-shaped recovery in kingdom, offering good value for investors.

No price uplift seen on homes near metro - Landmark
Real estate company does not see any substantive rises for at least six months.

Vodafone Qatar eyes fixed line launch in late 2010
UPDATE 1: Telco says its H1 operating loss widened amid increased start-up costs.

UAE's real GDP growth in 2010 seen at 3.7%
Business Monitor Int'l says UAE likely to outperform GCC neighbours next year.

UK firm signs $9m for GCC Premier League sweets
Agreements will see likes of Man City, Liverpool confectionery sold in Gulf region.

Movenpick sees Dubai facing 2010 hotel oversupply
Hotel group director says emirate is set to open 7,000 additional hotel rooms next year.

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