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21 May 2013 Updated at 9:54 PM UAE
Claim Saudi princes laundered Hezbollah money
Culture & Society»

Claim Saudi princes laundered Hezbollah money "fanciful" - lawyer

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 9:49 PM

Hezbollah allegation is likely to raise concern in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia detains 10 more in Iran spying case
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Saudi Arabia detains 10 more in Iran spying case

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 8:43 PM

Sunni Muslim kingdom accuses the Islamic Republic of stirring unrest among Shi'ites minority

Iranians face new Internet curbs before presidential election
Politics & Economics»

Iranians face new Internet curbs before presidential election

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 5:32 PM

Previous elections have seen protests organised via social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook

Kuwaiti oil workers on strike over pay
Energy»

Kuwaiti oil workers on strike over pay

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 4:02 PM

More than 1,000 staff at Oil Sector Services gather at union building instead of turning up for work

UK sold $874m of arms to Gulf in 2012 - report
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UK sold $874m of arms to Gulf in 2012 - report

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:55 PM

Arms trade watchdog raises concerns over deals amid 'human rights abuse and lack of democracy'

IMF says not worried by Dubai's debt obligations
Banking & Finance»

IMF says not worried by Dubai's debt obligations

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:26 PM

Senior International Monetary Fund official unconcerned about debt estimated at $48bn

Job creation is No 1 priority for Arab world - Saidi
Banking & Finance»

Job creation is No 1 priority for Arab world - Saidi

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 11:02 AM

Ex-DIFC chief economist says gov'ts must create better business environment for private firms

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IMF warns Saudi Arabia over inflation risk
Politics & Economics»

IMF warns Saudi Arabia over inflation risk

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 8:31 AM

International Monetary Fund says buoyant growth could lead to economy over-heating

UAE in talks to ease visa requirements to Australia
Travel & Hospitality»

UAE in talks to ease visa requirements to Australia

Monday, 20 May 2013 12:38 PM

Aim is to increase bilateral trade and encourage UAE students to study in Australia

Saudi Arabia inks agreement on Filipino maids
Politics & Economics»

Saudi Arabia inks agreement on Filipino maids

Monday, 20 May 2013 12:10 PM

Historic deal follows years of disputes over treatment of unskilled expat workers in Gulf kingdom

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UAE, Bahrain hit out at Iran as 'not a good neighbour'
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UAE, Bahrain hit out at Iran as 'not a good neighbour'

Monday, 20 May 2013 10:06 AM

Tehran threatens Bahrain over raid on a Shia cleric's home; demands apology

‘Every incentive’ for GCC currency, says ex DIFC boss
Banking & Finance»

‘Every incentive’ for GCC currency, says ex DIFC boss

Monday, 20 May 2013 8:35 AM

Common currency would cut cost of business and lead to single Gulf bourse, says Dr Nasser Saidi

UAE economic growth accelerates to 4.4% in 2012
Politics & Economics»

UAE economic growth accelerates to 4.4% in 2012

Sunday, 19 May 2013 4:53 PM

Growth up from a downwardly revised 3.9 percent the previous year as activity picked up across all sectors

Iran said to execute two men for spying
Politics & Economics»

Iran said to execute two men for spying

Sunday, 19 May 2013 1:10 PM

Authorities reportedly sentence men to death for working for Israeli, US spy agencies

Lack of gov't staff 'delaying Bahrain projects'
Construction»

Lack of gov't staff 'delaying Bahrain projects'

Sunday, 19 May 2013 12:23 PM

The average number of projects has risen from six a year to nearly 35 - report


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