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UAE sees foreign investment slide

Thursday, 18 October 2007 12:28 PM

FDI into UAE declined by 24% in 2006, the first time in three years it has seen FDI inflows drop, report says.

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EU urged to take common stand on sovereign funds

Wednesday, 17 October 2007 4:28 PM

European nations should take same approach to state investment funds, EU chief says.

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Kuwait: Monetary policy needed to fight inflation

Wednesday, 17 October 2007 1:13 PM

Central bank says policy needs to play 'significant role' in checking price rises.

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Threat of 'financial loss' keeps UAE pegged

Wednesday, 17 October 2007 1:00 PM

UAE admits repegging of dirham will have a sizable financial cost to country, IMF reveals.

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Military action against Iran not an option, says Putin

Wednesday, 17 October 2007 9:26 AM

Russian premier makes clear during Tehran visit it will not accept military action against Iran.

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US missile hits Qatar farm

Tuesday, 16 October 2007 12:48 PM

Patriot missile accidentally launched from US base; no casualties reported, local media says.

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Dinar in biggest gain on dollar since July

Tuesday, 16 October 2007 10:23 AM

Kuwait allows dinar to appreciate over half a percent after US currency slid against euro and yen.

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Plot to kill Putin overshadows Tehran visit

Tuesday, 16 October 2007 9:51 AM

Russian premier arrives in Iran for talks on Islamic republic's nuclear row with West.

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Putin unfazed by threats

Tuesday, 16 October 2007 12:47 AM

Russian President to go ahead with planned visit to Iran despite reports of plot to assassinate him.

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Thousands of pilgrims stranded in Saudi

Monday, 15 October 2007 1:39 AM

Nearly 8,000 Egyptian pilgrims stuck in Jeddah with not enough planes to fly them home.

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Iran dismisses Putin assassination talk

Monday, 15 October 2007 12:50 AM

Foreign Ministry says reports of plots to kill or capture the Russian President are "totally baseless".

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NYU Abu Dhabi gets green light

Sunday, 14 October 2007 1:39 AM

Middle Eastern campus of New York University set to receive its first students by 2010, officials announce.

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UAE President receives Bhutto

Sunday, 14 October 2007 1:24 AM

Former Pakistani prime minister thanks Sheikh Khalifa for efforts to narrow differences with Musharraf.

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Child beggars up 96% during holy month

Sunday, 14 October 2007 1:09 AM

Street kids deliberately maimed to play on sympathy of Muslims who flock to holy cities during Ramadan.

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Muslim leaders call for peace in letter to Pope

Sunday, 14 October 2007 12:40 AM

Muslim scholars say conflict between religions threatens the future survival of world.


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