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24 May 2013 Updated at 2:02 AM UAE
Saudi Arabia confirms another death from SARS-like virus
Healthcare»

Saudi Arabia confirms another death from SARS-like virus

Thursday, 23 May 2013 7:57 PM

Non-Saudi, whose nationality and age were not given, died on Tuesday, the Health Ministry said

Huawei's Middle East revenue rose 18% in 2012
Technology»

Huawei's Middle East revenue rose 18% in 2012

Thursday, 23 May 2013 7:54 PM

World's second-largest telecom equipment maker so expects Mideast telecos to prioritise improving networks

UAE to make doping horses a criminal offence
Sport»

UAE to make doping horses a criminal offence

Thursday, 23 May 2013 5:12 PM

Eighteen horses at Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin stables have failed drug tests this year

Saudi to hand Pakistan $15bn energy bailout – report
Energy»

Saudi to hand Pakistan $15bn energy bailout – report

Thursday, 23 May 2013 2:38 PM

Gulf kingdom would provide oil for three years, comes following change in government

Dubai reveals new aviation vision to 2045
Transport»

Dubai reveals new aviation vision to 2045

Thursday, 23 May 2013 2:30 PM

Long-term strategy announced by Dubai Airports CEO amid rapid expansion in emirate

Tunis in talks with Qatar over central bank deposit
GCC»

Tunis in talks with Qatar over central bank deposit

Thursday, 23 May 2013 2:24 PM

Tunisia's PM says discussions ongoing over deposit by Gulf state; reportedly worth $1bn

UAE's Senaat said to be mulling listing, stake sale
Markets»

UAE's Senaat said to be mulling listing, stake sale

Thursday, 23 May 2013 2:12 PM

Abu Dhabi gov't-owned firm may sell its own shares or offload stake in one of its businesses

Iran keen to speed up nuclear programme
Energy»

Iran keen to speed up nuclear programme

Thursday, 23 May 2013 1:49 PM

UN report shows Tehran is trying to accelerate its uranium enrichment efforts

Emirates set to add more Sri Lanka flights
Travel & Hospitality»

Emirates set to add more Sri Lanka flights

Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:37 PM

Dubai-based carrier says it will add three flights per week to Colombo from June 30

Bahrain banks announce plans to merge
Banking & Finance»

Bahrain banks announce plans to merge

Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:32 PM

Al Salam Bank and BMI Bank tie-up would create kingdom's third largest lender by assets

Qatar buys stake in Total’s Congo operations
Energy»

Qatar buys stake in Total’s Congo operations

Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:32 PM

Investment arm of state petroleum business takes 15 percent stake in Africa project

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1,800 workers at Bahrain firm end strike
Construction»

1,800 workers at Bahrain firm end strike

Thursday, 23 May 2013 11:10 AM

Staff at contractor GP Zachariades downed tools for five days after not being paid for two months

Qatar still backs dollar peg – cen bank boss
Banking & Finance»

Qatar still backs dollar peg – cen bank boss

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:52 AM

Comments follow another senior bank exec saying country needs more flexible exchange rate

Euro leagues could challenge Qatar 2022 in court
Sport»

Euro leagues could challenge Qatar 2022 in court

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:07 AM

German football league chief warns countries like England could also force re-vote

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No political crisis in Kuwait, claims speaker
Politics & Economics»

No political crisis in Kuwait, claims speaker

Thursday, 23 May 2013 9:38 AM

Interior and oil ministers set to be 'grilled' in parliament, sparking fears of political deadlock


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