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Leaders in Dubai 2007

GCC governments holding back privatisation

GCC governments holding back privatisation

Politics & Economics
LEADERS IN DUBAI: Gulf governments are stifling economic development, according to senior executives.

Mega banks fuelling financial crisis
Banking & Finance
LEADERS IN DUBAI: Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus blames large banks for credit crunch.

Dubai will be underwater in 50 years, alerts Branson
Construction & Industry
LEADERS IN DUBAI: Virgin chair warns The Palm and The World could disappear.

Gulf education system 'failing business'
Banking & Finance
LEADERS IN DUBAI: Business leaders warn of region trailing behind if not improved.


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SPOT POLL

Which guest speakers are you most looking forward to hearing about during Leaders in Dubai?

Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
Richard Branson, Virgin Entrepreneur
Muhammad Younus, Grameen Bank Founder
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