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Wednesday, 28 October 2009

Kuwait rejects call to force head cover on women MPs

Politics & Economics
Islamist voter had sought to force parliament members to cover their heads.

Kuwait rejects call to force head cover on women MPs

GCC fares poorly in 2009 Gender Gap index

Politics & Economics
Kuwait is best performing Gulf state at 105th out of 134 countries in rankings.

GCC fares poorly in 2009 Gender Gap index

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

Kuwaiti woman denies starting deadly wedding fire

Politics & Economics
Court hearing into August 15 inferno that killed 55 women and children.

Kuwaiti woman denies starting deadly wedding fire

Egypt PM sees turnaround, seeks 7% growth

Politics & Economics
Ahmed Nazif says signs the worst effects of world financial crisis have passed.

Egypt PM sees turnaround, seeks 7% growth

Qatar's Hassad signs $100m agri deal with Sudan

Politics & Economics
Project part of Gulf state's $1bn bid to achieve food security - officials.

Qatar's Hassad signs $100m agri deal with Sudan

Mideast nations struggle in global prosperity list

Politics & Economics
UAE top ranked MENA country at 45th in Legatum Prosperity Index, Saudi 81st.

Mideast nations struggle in global prosperity list

Monday, 26 October 2009

Baghdad governor blames security forces for carnage

Politics & Economics
Gov. cites negligence or even collusion by security forces for twin suicide bombings.

Baghdad governor blames security forces for carnage

Iran hints at acceptance of atom deal with powers

Politics & Economics
FM's comments suggest shift in debate between hardliners and moderates.

Iran hints at acceptance of atom deal with powers

UAE ups 2010 budget by 3.4% to $11.87bn

Politics & Economics
Finance ministry says federal revenues from investments, services next year projected at AED20.8bn.

UAE ups 2010 budget by 3.4% to $11.87bn

Sunday, 25 October 2009

Dubai gov't eyes $6.5bn bond programme

Politics & Economics
Emirate reportedly targeting investors in Middle East, Asia and Europe with bonds.

Dubai gov't eyes $6.5bn bond programme

Falling rents drive down Qatar price index in Sept

Politics & Economics
Rents, food prices see fall as index drops by 1.1% - Qatar Statistics Authority.

Falling rents drive down Qatar price index in Sept

Abu Dhabi consumer confidence rises in Q3 - official

Politics & Economics
Figures from dep't of economic development shows confidence increase in UAE capital.

Abu Dhabi consumer confidence rises in Q3 - official

Kuwait set to post $34.14bn budget surplus

Politics & Economics
Oil exporter expected to post surplus in this fiscal year if oil prices remain at current levels.

Kuwait set to post $34.14bn budget surplus

Saturday, 24 October 2009

US announces technology fund for Muslim nations

Politics & Economics
Fund will provide between $25m and $150m for projects to boost employment.

US announces technology fund for Muslim nations

Friday, 23 October 2009

Saudi economy set for positive growth - Morgan Stanley

Politics & Economics
Recovery set for next year, unemployment, oil dependence still need to be addressed.

Saudi economy set for positive growth - Morgan Stanley

Investor appetite returning to the Mideast

Politics & Economics
Gulf looks to have braved downturn and well placed for recovery - HSBC economist.

Investor appetite returning to the Mideast

Thursday, 22 October 2009

UAE, UK eye 60% increase in joint trade by 2015

Politics & Economics
Countries agree to develop closer economic ties after top level talks in London.

UAE, UK eye 60% increase in joint trade by 2015

Kuwait court fines MPs $10,500 each for slander

Politics & Economics
Waleed al-Tabtabai and Hassan Jowhar fined for slandering top officials, including premier.

Kuwait court fines MPs $10,500 each for slander

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Sharjah ruler sends condolence to Sudanese

Politics & Economics
Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi extends condolence to Sudanese crash victims.

UAE to rebound with 'greater confidence' - Prime Minister

Politics & Economics
UPDATE 1: Economy is solid and capable of absorbing financial crisis, says Dubai ruler.

UAE to rebound with 'greater confidence' - Prime Minister
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