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22 May 2013 Updated at 5:03 PM UAE
Egypt says dispute with Dubai's Damac is over
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Egypt says dispute with Dubai's Damac is over

Friday, 17 May 2013 11:25 AM

Gov't signs settlement with developer involving projects dating back to the Mubarek era

Bahrain urgently need to reform economy, says IMF
Banking & Finance»

Bahrain urgently need to reform economy, says IMF

Friday, 17 May 2013 11:24 AM

International Monetary Fund voices concerns over debt burden of Gulf kingdom

Iran says ready for nuclear talks with world powers
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Iran says ready for nuclear talks with world powers

Thursday, 16 May 2013 1:05 PM

Chief negotiator says discussions likely before or after June presidential election

Prince Charles under fire over Bahrain deal
Construction»

Prince Charles under fire over Bahrain deal

Thursday, 16 May 2013 12:42 PM

Human rights groups criticise charity of UK royal for signing $1m deal to advise on Bahrain homes

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Saudi Arabia's illegal expat exodus set to start
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Saudi Arabia's illegal expat exodus set to start

Thursday, 16 May 2013 12:34 PM

First black market workers said to be leaving Saturday as part of kingdom's crackdown

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Kuwait says IDs found for 67,000 Bidoons
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Kuwait says IDs found for 67,000 Bidoons

Thursday, 16 May 2013 10:06 AM

Fate of stateless people in Gulf state uncertain as gov't claims it has identified their nationalities

Last minute hitch for doctor cleared of UAE manslaughter
Healthcare»

Last minute hitch for doctor cleared of UAE manslaughter

Thursday, 16 May 2013 9:35 AM

Cyril Karabus was acquitted of killing three-year old patient more than a decade ago

Kuwait court ruling may threaten economic recovery
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Kuwait court ruling may threaten economic recovery

Thursday, 16 May 2013 8:55 AM

Gulf state has struggled for years to get big infrastructure projects off the ground due to red tape

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US blacklists two UAE firms over Iran dealings
Banking & Finance»

US blacklists two UAE firms over Iran dealings

Thursday, 16 May 2013 8:37 AM

Al Hilal Exchange and Al Fida International General Trading named by US over deals with Bank Mellat

Thousands of Palestinians mark 65 years since displacement
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Thousands of Palestinians mark 65 years since displacement

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 5:09 PM

Protesters skirmished with Israeli forces outside a refugee camp near the West Bank city of Hebron

Saudisation has created 410,000 jobs, says gov’t
Jobs»

Saudisation has created 410,000 jobs, says gov’t

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 1:13 PM

Employers that do not comply with labour force nationalisation face fees and restrictions

Kuwaiti ministers resign in new political upheaval
Politics & Economics»

Kuwaiti ministers resign in new political upheaval

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 9:45 AM

Senior officials said to quit in dispute over questioning of oil minister on Dow Chemical payout

Qatar, allies tighten control on Syrian arms flow
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Qatar, allies tighten control on Syrian arms flow

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 9:17 AM

Gulf state is coordinating with the CIA to keep weapons out of hands of al Qaeda-linked fighters

UK officially backs Dubai for World Expo 2020
Travel & Hospitality»

UK officially backs Dubai for World Expo 2020

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 9:12 AM

Foreign Secretary William Hague says vote would send 'positive signal' about Middle East

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Bahraini blogger says granted asylum in Britain
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Bahraini blogger says granted asylum in Britain

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 8:42 AM

Human rights activist Ali Abdulemam was sentenced to 15 years in prison in absentia


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    Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

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    Tuesday, 21 May 2013 9:42 PM - AKW
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    Are there too many Brits in the UAE?

    Salman Al, perhaps nobody has informed you of the fact that Britain has been 'paying back' for decades now, in giving safe haven to a vast swathe of imigrants... more

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 1:33 PM - Mark
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    Turkish Airlines says sorry for flights mix-up

    They should be happy that Turkish Airlines gave them tickets even though they are completely at fault.I went online Turkish Airlines site and when you... more

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:42 AM - Azamuddin Ansari
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    Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

    The biggest problem is that 99.99% of these blue collar workers are hired by the middlemen who negotiate with them based upon their respective earning... more

    Tuesday, 21 May 2013 9:42 PM - AKW
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    Kuwait to start medical care segregation on June 1

    I personally think this is an absurd policy. However, the citizens of that country want it that way, that's their right. Unfortunately, expats are not... more

    Monday, 20 May 2013 3:02 PM - SAM
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    Are there too many Brits in the UAE?

    Salman Al, perhaps nobody has informed you of the fact that Britain has been 'paying back' for decades now, in giving safe haven to a vast swathe of imigrants... more

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 1:33 PM - Mark