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Thursday, 26 November 2009
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Saturday, 03 October 2009

World Bank sees 2010 growth in MENA at 4%

Politics & Economics
See oil price at $63 in 2010; 2009 growth in MENA at 2.2% - World Bank.

Friday, 02 October 2009

Iran agrees to allow UN visit to nuclear plant

Politics & Economics
Western powers' representatives express cautious optimism over Geneva negotiations.

Thursday, 01 October 2009

Over 60% support UAE part time work plan

Politics & Economics
Part time employment will benefit working mums and small businesses - poll.

Oil price boosts Kuwait's earning power

Politics & Economics
Kuwait has earned 80 percent of its annual income in the first five months of fiscal year.

IMF sees Mideast improving but oil risk remains

Politics & Economics
International Monetary Fund says GCC banks could suffer if global recovery stalls.

EXCLUSIVE: Colombia to snub IRENA in hydro power row

Politics & Economics
Energy minister says will not join Abu Dhabi based agency unless it changes stance.

Bahrain workers on expired visas could face deportation

Politics & Economics
New rules now in force could see workers fined or deported for out of date visas.

Solid growth seen for GCC nations in 2010

Politics & Economics
Institute of International Finance report says Qatar, Oman to lead way on back of rising oil, gas output.

Expat workforce is GCC's biggest issue - ex WTO chief

Politics & Economics
Former World Trade Organisation boss says region must act on demographic imbalance.

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

World powers ratchet up pressure on Iran before talks

Politics & Economics
Talks with the five UN Security Council powers plus Germany begin on Thursday in Geneva.

Gulf to play key role in future global finance - official

Politics & Economics
Qatar Petroleum chief says Islamic finance will be at forefront of recovery.

GCC recovery predicted, 3% growth seen in 2010

Politics & Economics
Merrill Lynch report says region is 'well positioned' to rebound from global crisis.

Qatari Diar in talks over Vietnam investments

Politics & Economics
Gulf state's real estate investment arm in discussions over Da Nang City opportunities.

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Meeting to discuss UAE national DNA database - paper

Politics & Economics
Database could include samples taken from all of the UAE's population including locals, expats.

Gulf sovereign wealth funds lose $350bn last year

Politics & Economics
Global financial crisis takes its toll on funds of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

EXCLUSIVE: Colombia eyes trade deal with UAE by end-2010

Politics & Economics
South American country set to open first GCC embassy in Abu Dhabi in Nov.

Monday, 28 September 2009

Lending conditions improving in UAE - central bank

Politics & Economics
UPDATE 2: Economic conditions remain fragile, says Sultan Nasser al-Suweidi.

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UAE sees fourth consecutive month of deflation 1
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