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25 May 2013 Updated at 6:07 PM UAE
Jordan's king makes new plea to solve Syrian crisis
Politics & Economics»

Jordan's king makes new plea to solve Syrian crisis

Saturday, 25 May 2013 5:09 PM

Tens of thousands of refugees have fled from Syria to Jordan as civil war continues

Palestinian president urges investment to boost economy
Politics & Economics»

Palestinian president urges investment to boost economy

Saturday, 25 May 2013 5:03 PM

Mahmoud Abbas calls for investment in joint ventures in tourism, energy and industry

Thousands protest over raid on Bahraini cleric's home
Politics & Economics»

Thousands protest over raid on Bahraini cleric's home

Saturday, 25 May 2013 12:12 PM

Hundreds of Shi'ites clash with police while thousands more hold peaceful sit-in against gov't

Education, jobs must be MidEast priority - UAE min
Politics & Economics»

Education, jobs must be MidEast priority - UAE min

Saturday, 25 May 2013 11:47 AM

UAE economy minister says gov'ts must fulfil aspirations of key under-25 year old demographic

Qatar's Nakilat set to enter luxury yacht business
Transport»

Qatar's Nakilat set to enter luxury yacht business

Saturday, 25 May 2013 11:46 AM

Production will start in 2014/15 with prices starting from $275,000, says managing director

Work set to start on $47m Abu Dhabi bus depot
Construction»

Work set to start on $47m Abu Dhabi bus depot

Saturday, 25 May 2013 11:46 AM

New transport hub will be able to cater for nearly 500 buses; maintenance facility also planned

Emirates NBD launches Bank on Wheels initiative
Banking & Finance»

Emirates NBD launches Bank on Wheels initiative

Saturday, 25 May 2013 11:46 AM

Dubai's largest lender says secure vehicle will be parked in areas with no Emirates NBD branch

Emirates set to refurbish its 35 airport lounges
Transport»

Emirates set to refurbish its 35 airport lounges

Saturday, 25 May 2013 11:46 AM

Dubai airline announces revamp plan across the world; Paris lounge is first to get makeover

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to move to 7-day ops
Travel & Hospitality»

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to move to 7-day ops

Saturday, 25 May 2013 11:45 AM

Racing car themed attraction to open every day from Q4 on back of higher customer demand

GCC economic growth to slow in 2013, says IIF
Politics & Economics»

GCC economic growth to slow in 2013, says IIF

Saturday, 25 May 2013 11:45 AM

Institute of International Finance expects 3.8% growth this year, down from 5.8% in 2012

Qatar drops bid to host UN aviation body
Transport»

Qatar drops bid to host UN aviation body

Saturday, 25 May 2013 11:45 AM

Gulf state previously proposed moving HQ of ICAO from Montreal prompting protests

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WHO to help Saudi investigate coronavirus before haj
Healthcare»

WHO to help Saudi investigate coronavirus before haj

Saturday, 25 May 2013 11:44 AM

World Health Organisation says it will help to draw up advice prior to annual pilgrimage

Etisalat said to be highest bidder for Maroc stake
Technology»

Etisalat said to be highest bidder for Maroc stake

Friday, 24 May 2013 5:51 PM

Sources say UAE telco offers higher price than rival Ooredoo for Vivendi's Maroc Telecom stake

Bahrain economic growth seen at 5% this year
Politics & Economics»

Bahrain economic growth seen at 5% this year

Friday, 24 May 2013 12:52 PM

Bahrain Economic Development Board's chief economist delivers upbeat message on kingdom

Abu Dhabi to see 15% growth in summer flights
Travel & Hospitality»

Abu Dhabi to see 15% growth in summer flights

Friday, 24 May 2013 12:42 PM

International airport operator says total of 1,065 flights per week will land in UAE capital


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    Kuwait's traffic chief defends expat deportations

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    Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

    As much as I love the UAE, this will be a problem for them in the future. Lets look at this from any democratic Country on Earth. If I decided not to turn... more

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    Bahrain MPs vote to ban pork in kingdom

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