ArabianBusiness.com - Middle East Business News Sunday, 06 July 2008 | 12:04 UAE time
Iraq 'key route' in global drugs trade

Iraq 'key route' in global drugs trade

Politics & Economics
Authorities warn criminal gangs are exploiting Iran border, channelling goods to MENA and Europe.

Saudi king to launch inter-faith forum
Politics & Economics
King Abdullah set to launch an inter-faith conference in Spain later this month - statement.

Monorail planned for Haj pilgrims
Transportation
Monorail proposed for pilgrims travelling between Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifa by 2010 - report

Prospects grim for G8 meeting
Politics & Economics
World leaders arriving for annual summit in northern Japan with range of pressing global problems.

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Banking on a brighter future
As the two-year anniversary of the Lebanese war approaches, the nation's banking sector is leading an economic charge.

 Andrew White  

Venture capital the key to diversification
Sophisticated investors diversify their investments. For others, the path to investment is the latest market trend.

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Banking & Finance

  1. DIC eyes sports group bid
  2. Gulf must ditch dollar peg - Abu Dhabi gov't
  3. Mashreq still keen on Banque du Caire purchase

Construction & Industry

  1. Mega project set for Makkah
  2. Gulf's largest mining IPO kicks off
  3. Egypt's Ezz Steel Q1 profit up 56%

Culture & Leisure

  1. Monorail planned for Haj pilgrims
  2. Saudi king to launch inter-faith forum
  3. Mega project set for Makkah

Energy

  1. Iran attack to send oil price off the chart
  2. Iran ready to talk, no halt to enrichment
  3. Oil drops off fresh record above $145

Healthcare

  1. Sandstorms making people mentally ill
  2. Saudi to spend $4.5bn on hospitals
  3. Iran bans sunbeds over health concerns

Islamic Finance

  1. Barwa secures $190mn loan, eyes sukuk
  2. Dubai Islamic, Global fund eyes three deals by Q3
  3. Saudi Electricity eyes sukuk

Media & Marketing

  1. Gulf Air buys into Premiership dream
  2. Al Jazeera appoints ex-Guantanamo inmate
  3. Iran orders paper director's arrest for 'insulting' president

Personal Finance

  1. Retailers, banks under fire over consumer spending
  2. Homeowners compensated for roadworks
  3. Kuwait raises wages in inflation fight

Politics & Economics

  1. Weak dollar spurring inflation, says Kuwaiti minister
  2. Saudi king to launch inter-faith forum
  3. Iraq 'key route' in global drugs trade

Real Estate

  1. Gulf to escape 30% real estate slump
  2. Saudi council approves mortgage law amid doubts
  3. Dar denies talks to sell stake in property arm

Retail

  1. Qatar ups Sainsbury stake
  2. Dubai's Damas prices IPO shares at $1
  3. Qatar curbs fish exports in inflation fight

Sport

  1. Safin and Murray fire up Wimbledon
  2. Sri Lanka reach Asia Cup final
  3. Triumphant Spanish team victory parade

Technology

  1. Mobily snaps up local internet provider
  2. Wataniya to list shares in Doha
  3. Vodafone Qatar plans September IPO

Transportation

  1. Monorail planned for Haj pilgrims
  2. Gulf Air buys into Premiership dream
  3. Iran seizes Saudi boats near nuclear plant

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Landmark to open 10 Islamic hotels by 2010
  2. UAE grants 2mn residency visas in '07
  3. Dnata takes stake in UK travel services firm

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. IFRS & US GAAP Courses in Dubai
    27 April 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Islamic Countries Agriculture And Food Conference
    10 June 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Diploma In Management Of Documentation Systems
    17 June 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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