Culture & Society
'Obama effect' bags top-brand spot for US this year for first time - Country Brand Index.
Financial Markets
The Saudi index TASI edges up 0.1 percent to 6,351 points, led higher by SABIC.
Retail
Aquarium's ‘World’s Largest Acrylic Panel’has been viewed by more than 30m visitors.
Politics & Economics
US arms sales hit record in 2009; expects to repeat performance in 2010.
Construction & Industry
Industries Qatar to up urea production 87% by 2012; Qafco sees demand in S America.
Culture & Society
Center to also work for women's rights, fight misconceptions about their status under Islam.
Energy
GE, Mistubishi, AES, Suez-Tractabel eye bids for Barka, Sohar plants due on Dec 7.
Technology
Indian-led consortium aims to take a 46 percent holding in the Kuwaiti firm.
Politics & Economics
Strike conducted within Saudi territory; at least 40 rebels surrender during air strike.
Banking & Finance
CBB had put a 30% cap on share of real estate financing that Bahrain's banks can hold.
Politics & Economics
Army psychiatrist opens fire with two handguns at the Fort Hood Army post.
Islamic Finance
Islamic banks attracted more assets than conventional banks in 2009 on conservative approach.
Retail
Offenders to face a hefty fine of not less than AED10,000 ($2723) - report.
Transportation
Construction of Dubai's Seventh Crossing, 'Dubai Smile' delayed- RTA official.
Banking & Finance
Banks seek repayment of a loan of up to $2.8bn taken out in 2007 by SICL.
Politics & Economics
World's top natural gas exporter hit by a slump in natural gas prices - official estimates.
Banking & Finance
Transparency is 'not in the genes here' - Dubai Financial Services Authority chief exec.
Retail
Gold sales in Abu Dhabi fall by up to 30 percent in October on the year - traders.
Transportation
Some 300 employees at Bahrain's state-owned carrier protest against job cuts.
Banking & Finance
CEO Middle East gathers together the region’s top executives to celebrate its annual awards ceremony.
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