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More than 1/4 of Arab youths jobless - study

ILO investigation finds rampant unemployment among youths, projected to get worse

Retailer says it will use franchise deals to open outlets in Libya, Kenya; eyes Far East

Thomson Reuters among front-runners understood to be finalising buyout of Middle East portal...

In the run-up to Facebook's long-awaited IPO, Arabian Business counts down the most expensive...

Ernst & Young study counts down the region's best performing cities in terms of hotel investments...

Abu Dhabi has spent nearly US$1bn on securing the title for English club Manchester City

Sixth Arabian Business Forum to focus on how Arab companies compete globally

Emirates executive vice chairman said the German carrier was trying to block it in Europe

Turkish basketball player Mehmet Okur of New Jersey Nets tops the list

Sir Maurice Flanagan doesn’t rule out future sale of Dubai carrier

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Etisalat warns customers of phone call scam

I just got a call from this number +971507896582 stating that I won 500000AED and that i should check the back of my sim card for some numbers and call... more
Friday, 25 May 2012 3:04 PM - haja
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Saudi Arabia bans use of Western calendar

Given that the start of the new month is determined by the moon sighting, isn't this going to make organising meetings for the following month a bit tricky... more
Thursday, 24 May 2012 1:24 PM - Mark Renton
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UAE officials warn against marrying foreigners

I am a UAE national married to an Iranian and her unwavering allegiance is toward Iran and she does not espouse any Arab cause, the same applies with my... more
Friday, 25 May 2012 11:54 PM - Yasser
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English football mulls champagne prize ban

Taking religion based decisions in such matters is wrong. It sends wrong signals and sets up bad precedence. What next? Will they stop serving beef in... more
Friday, 25 May 2012 12:15 PM - Skand Bhargava
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Dubai banks eye mortgages for foreign buyers

There are so many promises with no substance out there that even none savvy buyers will think twice before taking risks on Dubai Real estate market. Too... more
Friday, 25 May 2012 9:19 PM - Bob

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Etisalat warns customers of phone call scam

I just got a call from this number +971507896582 stating that I won 500000AED and that i should check the back of my sim card for some numbers and call... more
Friday, 25 May 2012 3:04 PM - haja
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Saudi Arabia bans use of Western calendar

Given that the start of the new month is determined by the moon sighting, isn't this going to make organising meetings for the following month a bit tricky... more
Thursday, 24 May 2012 1:24 PM - Mark Renton
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Nakheel targets 'young and trendy' for Palm project

Palm Jumeirah = Disneyland. Is this the kind of community to invest in for a home ???? or a hotel ? It baffles me why people would invest in an apartment... more
Wednesday, 23 May 2012 4:13 PM - Paul
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UAE officials warn against marrying foreigners

I am a UAE national married to an Iranian and her unwavering allegiance is toward Iran and she does not espouse any Arab cause, the same applies with my... more
Friday, 25 May 2012 11:54 PM - Yasser
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Iran eyes Google legal action over Gulf naming

Instead of clinging to anything that reminisces you of your obliterated past, why don't you spend sometime fixing your disgraceful and humiliating present... more
Tuesday, 22 May 2012 9:30 PM - Fahd

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Etisalat warns customers of phone call scam

I just got a call from this number +971507896582 stating that I won 500000AED and that i should check the back of my sim card for some numbers and call... more
Friday, 25 May 2012 3:04 PM - haja
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Brits must respect UAE culture more - diplomat

the majority of expats (as most people here argue that its a majority painting an entire nation the villain)....why are the filipinos and indians not the... more
Sunday, 20 May 2012 9:17 AM - Arthur
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“Let's forget about 2008,” urges Nakheel chairman

HOW CAN WE FORGET 2008, WHY DID YOU NOT FORGET TO PAY ALL YOUR STAFF BONUSES LIKE YOU HAVE DONE ON THE PAST TWO OCCASIONS , YET YOU CANT COMPENSATE OR... more
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 4:51 PM - MOOSA
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Saudi Arabia bans use of Western calendar

Given that the start of the new month is determined by the moon sighting, isn't this going to make organising meetings for the following month a bit tricky... more
Thursday, 24 May 2012 1:24 PM - Mark Renton
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Selling Emirates Airline could “make sense” – vice chairman

The words one should read and think about are "it COULD make sense to sell Emirates in the future". Sir Flanagan does not say it does make sense at this... more
Thursday, 10 May 2012 11:16 AM - Paul dxb