Banking & Finance

DUBAI EXPOSURE: The executive could not be named for this report as he is not authorised to speak to the media.(Getty Images) First Gulf Bank has at least $1.4bn Dubai exposure
Need to assess Dubai before reacting – India cenbank

Construction & Industry

SMART CITY: An artist's impression of the Smart City concept. Dubai firm allays fears over future of $316m Indian IT city
Damac awards contract for Cairo retail, office project

Culture & Society

WILD WADI: Wadi Wurayah is a 129-kilometre-square area that was officially declared the UAE's first protected mountain area. (Getty Images - for illustrative purposes only) Scientists spot rare wild cat in Fujairah wadi - report
Jeddah needs $800m for proper drainage - official

Education

EDUCATION PLAN: A model of the Zayed University project in Abu Dhabi. Mubadala completes $1bn financing for uni project
UAE schools to join fight against childhood obesity

Energy

ENERGY HUB: Gulf states were also keen to be seen internationally as technological and industrial leaders, the report said.(Getty Images) Nuke power is good investment op for GCC - LSE
US crude falls below $74 on Dubai debt fears

Financial Markets

BOND PRICE: The other Nakheel's debt, maturing in January 2011, traded as low as 58 on Thursday.(Getty Images) Nakheel bond prices tumble to record lows of 40
Asian, European markets plunge on Dubai debt doubts

Healthcare

HEALTH CLAIMS: Daman is beefing up its investigating team into false healthcare claims. (Getty Images) Daman gets tough on healthcare fraudsters
'Worrying' diabetes tests raise doubt on UAE's health

Islamic Finance

UAE DIRHAM: Tamweel recorded a third quarter net profit of AED10m. Tamweel records 95% fall in Q3 profit
Moody's sees 50% surge in sukuk issuance this year

Jobs

ONLINE POLL: Bayt.com is a leading job site in the Middle East. (Google Images) Pay cuts not a way to combat crisis - Mideast professionals
Bahrain leads GCC with labour &amp, welfare reforms

Media & Marketing

Al Jazeera wins TV rights for 2010 World Cup
Dubai developers see negative press reports decline

Personal Finance

CREDIT GROUP: Credit bureaus have joined forces to form a regional association. (Getty Images) Credit bureaus combine to form regional group
UBS sees UAE's rich list growing by 11% in 2010

Politics & Economics

BANK SHARES: European and Asian markets plunged on concern about potential exposure to debt problems in Dubai. (Getty Images) Dubai debts crisis: latest news
Moody's cuts Dubai GRI ratings amid debt delay

Real Estate

BOTTOM OUT: UAE's real estate market has bottomed out and will begin to recover in 2010, some analysts say. (Getty Images) Dubai eyes new law to protect property investors - paper
UAE real estate market has now hit bottom - analysts

Retail

GOLD PRICE: The demand for gold has slumped 39 percent in the UAE. (Getty Images) Jeweller closures ‘inevitable’ as gold demand slumps
UAE grocery sales growth slumps in 2009

Sport

VENUE BATTLE: Swiss team Alinghi announced earlier this month that the race would be held in Valencia, Spain. (Getty Images) Alinghi again makes case for RAK as race venue
Big names prompt ticket rush for Abu Dhabi event

Technology

TV SERVICE: Etisalat is to launch Catch Up TV in December. (Getty Images) Etisalat set to launch Catch Up TV in Dec
Batelco fined $13.3m by Bahrain telecom watchdog

Transportation

FREE PARKING: During the Eid Al Ahda holidays, parking will be free to all residents and visitors. (Getty Images) Abu Dhabi transport chiefs give Eid gift to motorists
Shipping slump stops Bahrain's new port signing main liner

Travel & Hospitality

FARES DISPUTE: Emirates has been forced to raise fares on some German flights after a demand from the German government. Emirates 'forced' to raise fares on some German routes
Jumeirah signs deal for luxury hotel in Panama
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