Dubai gov't repays $1bn aviation bond
UPDATE 1: Department of Finance issues statement on Dubai Civil Aviation Authority sukuk.

52% of MENA firms eye staff hiring - survey
Fewer companies in the UAE are upbeat on new staff compared to region's average.

Mideast needs to improve insolvency rules - World Bank
Top official says Arab states are lagging behind on bankruptcy, contract laws.

Philippines cancels licences after Dubai jobs scandal
Seven recruitment agencies closed down after 137 Filipinos 'win' bogus jobs - report.

59% say Deyaar job cuts just tip of the iceberg
Arabian Business poll reveals widespread pessimism on future UAE job prospects.

ADNH sees net profit up by 28% but hotels suffer
UPDATE 2: Hospitality firm says occupancy rate fall causes dent in hotel unit profit.

Etihad set to receive new cargo aircraft in 2010
Etihad Crystal Cargo says new A330-200 freighter undergoes maiden test flight.

Credit bureaus combine to form regional group
New association aims to improve risk management practices amid rise in 'skips'.

Kuwait swine flu fatalities rise to 24
Health ministry announces two further deaths while Kuwait University employee also falls sick.

Abu Dhabi economy seen growing 4% in 2010
Economic chief also says UAE capital plans to create business centres to aid trade.

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