Deal sought on Dubai World, Nakheel debts
Firms seek to extend maturities on all debt repayments until May 30 2010.

UAE real estate market has now hit bottom - analysts
Economic experts paint positive picture for property sector at panel discussion in Dubai.

Mubadala completes $1bn financing for uni project
Abu Dhabi's investment arm says deal done for Zayed University campus.

Dubai raises further $5bn in bond sale
UPDATE 3: Amount raised will meet emirate's current needs and obligations - Dep't of Finance statement.

Dubai hotels lead Mideast Oct revenues decline
Emirate posts year on year 35% drop in revPAR, ME occupancy down 8.5%.

Al Jazeera wins TV rights for 2010 World Cup
Qatar TV station signs deal for exclusive rights to bolster sports portfolio.

Arab youth SMEs turn to family finance
Lack of venture capital is hindering young Arab entrepreneurs - chairman of Young Arab Leaders.

Emirates increases Amman, Doha services
Dubai-based carrier increases total weekly flights to Jordan capital to 17, Doha to 35.

Saudi, Dubai flights hit by toilet malfunction
Airbus, Cathay Pacific launch investigation after three flights hit in 11 days.

Shipping slump stops Bahrain's new port signing main liner
The $344.9m port has only done ad-hoc business due to fall in shipping traffic - CEO.

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