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30 Jan 2013 Updated at 10:29 AM UAE
Iraq approves Baghdad free zone
Industries»

Iraq approves Baghdad free zone

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 3:48 PM

New free zone hoped to promote local economy

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Abu Dhabi may rescue more developers after $9.8bn bailout
Construction»

Abu Dhabi may rescue more developers after $9.8bn bailout

Tuesday, 10 January 2012 7:55 AM

Oil-rich emirate spent $9.8bn to rescue Aldar and is likely to reach for its chequebook again

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Etihad Airways faces risks amid push into Europe
Transport»

Etihad Airways faces risks amid push into Europe

Sunday, 8 January 2012 8:46 AM

Air Berlin deal to help Etihad gain scale but German carrier’s financial woes pose challenge

Saudi border guards chase smugglers in Yemen exodus
Culture & Society»

Saudi border guards chase smugglers in Yemen exodus

Tuesday, 20 December 2011 11:10 AM

Yemen unrest spurs surge in immigrants crossing frontier, hiding weapons, drugs

UAE National Day: the growth of an Arab nation
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UAE National Day: the growth of an Arab nation

Thursday, 1 December 2011 12:15 PM

If the UAE’s first 40 years are any yardstick, the next few decades promise to be exciting times

UAE National Day: northern lights
Culture & Society»

UAE National Day: northern lights

Thursday, 1 December 2011 12:15 PM

While Dubai and Abu Dhabi have stormed ahead, their northern neighbours are playing catch-up

Dubai traders fear sanctions will hurt Iran business
Industries»

Dubai traders fear sanctions will hurt Iran business

Thursday, 1 December 2011 8:34 AM

Businesses fear $5.32bn of trade at risk as US-led financing curbs start to pinch

Saudi mulls plan to curb $7.1bn in expat remittances
Banking & Finance»

Saudi mulls plan to curb $7.1bn in expat remittances

Thursday, 24 November 2011 8:13 AM

Gulf state waking up to cost of foreigners failing to spend cash within the kingdom

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Family, Taliban scare off actresses in Afghan film industry
Lifestyle»

Family, Taliban scare off actresses in Afghan film industry

Wednesday, 15 June 2011 5:51 PM

Ultra-conservatives in the Muslim country view acting as un-Islamic for women

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