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22 May 2013 Updated at 9:15 PM UAE
BP to invest $2.85bn in Iraq's largest oilfield
Energy»

BP to invest $2.85bn in Iraq's largest oilfield

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 8:43 PM

Iraq aims to boost oil exports to 6 million barrels per day by 2017

Carrefour to divest 25% stake in Middle East venture
Retail»

Carrefour to divest 25% stake in Middle East venture

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 8:35 PM

Europe's largest retailer may divest remaining stake in joint venture with Majid Al Futtaim

Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike
Construction»

Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 8:28 PM

Police chief, Dahi Khalfan, confirms 200 striking workers will be repatriated at their request

Middle East's killer virus: what's in a name?
Healthcare»

Middle East's killer virus: what's in a name?

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 6:03 PM

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome claims twenty victims - is it right to name a virus after a region?

Egyptian developer SODIC's net profit drops 83 pct
Real Estate»

Egyptian developer SODIC's net profit drops 83 pct

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:55 PM

The firm expects to achieve delivery targets of more than 600 units in 2013,

Gold up on soft dollar after concerns about Fed allayed
Commodities»

Gold up on soft dollar after concerns about Fed allayed

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:39 PM

Spot gold reversed Tuesday's 1.3 percent fall and rose as much as 1.6 percent to a session high of $1,397.51 an ounce

GCC tobacco tax could fuel smuggling
Culture & Society»

GCC tobacco tax could fuel smuggling

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:32 PM

Proposed 100 percent tax hike could lead to growth of illicit trade

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Iran denies link to group arrested for spying in Saudi Arabia
Politics & Economics»

Iran denies link to group arrested for spying in Saudi Arabia

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:03 PM

Foreign Ministry spokesman repeatedly denies Iran's connections to spy suspects

Qatar hits fresh 28-month high; UAE markets mixed
Stocks»

Qatar hits fresh 28-month high; UAE markets mixed

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:00 PM

Doha bourse advanced 0.5 percent to its highest since January 2011

Abu Dhabi's ADCB sells $300m of subordinated bonds
Bonds»

Abu Dhabi's ADCB sells $300m of subordinated bonds

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 4:55 PM

Deal comes just over two months after its last debt markets outing

Sembcorp opens $1bn plant in Oman's Salalah
Energy»

Sembcorp opens $1bn plant in Oman's Salalah

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 3:38 PM

Singapore-built plant will provide country with water and power under 15-year agreement

Etisalat says Nigeria unit inks $1.2bn loan deal
Technology»

Etisalat says Nigeria unit inks $1.2bn loan deal

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 3:16 PM

African unit will use medium term syndicated loan from 13 banks to refinance debt and expand network

UAE seizes 260 illegal elephant tusks
Culture & Society»

UAE seizes 260 illegal elephant tusks

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 2:40 PM

Shipment of illegal ivory believed to be biggest Gulf state has seen

Kerry hails tentative $2.1bn arms sale to Oman
Politics & Economics»

Kerry hails tentative $2.1bn arms sale to Oman

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 1:52 PM

US Secretary of State offers personal thanks to Omani officials over plan to buy air defence system

UAE's Etisalat waiting to hear on Maroc Telecom bid
Banking & Finance»

UAE's Etisalat waiting to hear on Maroc Telecom bid

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 1:45 PM

CEO says he has yet to hear back from Vivendi on bid for its 53% stake in telco


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    Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

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    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:56 AM - Ty Say
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    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 9:13 PM - goolie
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    Turkish Airlines says sorry for flights mix-up

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    Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

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    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:56 AM - Ty Say
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    Kuwait to start medical care segregation on June 1

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    Tuesday, 21 May 2013 1:28 PM - Abdullah
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    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 9:13 PM - goolie
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    Emirates defends no staff bonus, despite huge profit

    Happy employees, happy customers. Quite simple actually. 60,000 unhappy staff, well, you do the math on how many unhappy customers can result from poor... more

    Monday, 20 May 2013 10:27 AM - Louie Tedesco
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    Qatar teacher jailed for insulting Muslims

    Islam is not better than any other religion, to all the muslims out there, stop putting yourself on a pedestal, you are filled with self importance that... more

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    Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

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    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:56 AM - Ty Say