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UK contractors in Dubai must be paid - UK trade minister

Construction & Industry
UK minister positive on long-term economic prospects for Dubai, UAE - paper.



Saturday, 04 July 2009

Petchems, banks lead Saudi bourse down

Financial Markets
The all-share index TASI closes 2.35% at 5,467 points, its lowest close since Apr 27.

Petchems, banks lead Saudi bourse down

'Newsweek' reporter faces Iran trial: lawyer

Media & Marketing
Journalist to face trial in Iran; accused of 'acting against national security'.

'Newsweek' reporter faces Iran trial: lawyer

Dubai inflation slows to 5.4% in Jan-May '09

Politics & Economics
Dubai's inflation rate cools down from 8.7% in the same period last year.

Dubai inflation slows to 5.4% in Jan-May '09

Saudi exporters demand duty on Chinese imports

Politics & Economics
Exporters wants gov't to act against China's duty imposition on Saudi's methanol exports.

Saudi exporters demand duty on Chinese imports

North Korea defies US; fires 7 ballistic missiles

Politics & Economics
N Korea's act stokes regional tensions already high due to its nuke test in May.

North Korea defies US; fires 7 ballistic missiles

Dubai's Emaar shuts Algeria office as projects stall

Real Estate
Lack of progress on its projects in the North African country forces Emaar's move.

Dubai's Emaar shuts Algeria office as projects stall

Iran strips Zain of mobile licence - report

Technology
Iran government says Kuwait-based telecoms co failed to 'fulfil its obligations'.

Iran strips Zain of mobile licence - report

Saudi Qassim Cement mulls 100% bonus share issue

Construction & Industry
Shareholders will vote for the bonus issue proposal at an extraordinary assembly.

Saudi Qassim Cement mulls 100% bonus share issue

Bahraini officials pay first visit to Israel - report

Politics & Economics
Bahrain delegation in Israel to collect five of their nationals Israel was deporting.

Bahraini officials pay first visit to Israel - report

Saudi Alinma Bank opens first branches

Banking & Finance
Alinma had raised $2.8bn in an IPO last year; to compete with 11 Saudi banks & many foreign banks.

Saudi Alinma Bank opens first branches

Dubai music chief mugged at knifepoint in Jo’burg

Culture & Society
Director of Dubai Music School was robbed by six thugs upon arrival in S Africa.

Dubai music chief mugged at knifepoint in Jo’burg

Iran cleric threatens trial for UK embassy staff

Politics & Economics
British foreign secretary says he is 'urgently seeking' clarification about threat.

Iran cleric threatens trial for UK embassy staff

Massive demand for Jackson memorial tickets

Culture & Society
More than half a million fans from around the world applied for 17,500 free tickets.

Massive demand for Jackson memorial tickets

Obama believes pope will share view on Mideast - report

Politics & Economics
Obama, who is due to meet the pope on July 10 is keen to discuss ME peace.

Obama believes pope will share view on Mideast - report

Some UAE private schools may start on time - paper

Education
Private schools that follow ministry curriculum will need to delay term start.

Some UAE private schools may start on time - paper

Friday, 03 July 2009

Kuwait needs oil majors to hit targets - minister

Energy
World's 4th largest oil exporter to need help to reach its oil and gas production targets.

Kuwait needs oil majors to hit targets - minister

Qatar's used-car market sees boom time - paper

Transportation
Vacationers and laid-off employees sell their vehicles before heading home.

Qatar's used-car market sees boom time - paper

Ibn Battuta Mall cinemas saw record weekend admissions

Media & Marketing
Over 21,000 moviegoers visited Grand Cinemas last weekend.

Ibn Battuta Mall cinemas saw record weekend admissions

Islamic banks need to revamp business model - E&Y

Islamic Finance
Liquidity constraints will force Islamic banks to look for new customers, funds sources.

Islamic banks need to revamp business model - E&Y

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