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Monday, 09 November 2009

Dubai ruler says worst of crisis is over

Politics & Economics
UPDATE 2: Sheikh Mohammed also lauds relations between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Dubai ruler says worst of crisis is over

UAE ranked 8th most optimistic nation

Politics & Economics
UPDATE 3: UAE's ranking in the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index surges in Q3.

UAE ranked 8th most optimistic nation

Dubai cost of living rises 4.5% in 2009

Politics & Economics
Big rises in cost of education and clothing lead increase while housing cost falls - official figures.

Dubai cost of living rises 4.5% in 2009

Bahrain dockers call off plan for industrial action

Politics & Economics
Marine Port Union says 11th hour breakthrough has been made with port companies.

Bahrain dockers call off plan for industrial action

Sunday, 08 November 2009

Mideast needs to improve insolvency rules - World Bank

Politics & Economics
Top official says Arab states are lagging behind on bankruptcy, contract laws.

Mideast needs to improve insolvency rules - World Bank

Abu Dhabi economy seen growing 4% in 2010

Politics & Economics
Economic chief also says UAE capital plans to create business centres to aid trade.

Abu Dhabi economy seen growing 4% in 2010

52% of MENA firms eye staff hiring - survey

Politics & Economics
Fewer companies in the UAE are upbeat on new staff compared to region's average.

52% of MENA firms eye staff hiring - survey

Emerging markets 'havens for stolen assets' - World Bank

Politics & Economics
Top official also says corruption is costing developing nations up to $40bn a year.

Emerging markets 'havens for stolen assets' - World Bank

Al Habtoor chief upbeat on Dubai future

Politics & Economics
Leading UAE businessman says impact of crisis on city 'fading into history'.

Al Habtoor chief upbeat on Dubai future

Saturday, 07 November 2009

UAE, Saudi among US's top arms buyers in 2009

Politics & Economics
US arms sales hit record in 2009; expects to repeat performance in 2010.

UAE, Saudi among US's top arms buyers in 2009

Friday, 06 November 2009

Saudi to strike Yemen rebels until they flee

Politics & Economics
Strike conducted within Saudi territory; at least 40 rebels surrender during air strike.

Saudi to strike Yemen rebels until they flee

Gunman kills 12 at US army base, suspect alive

Politics & Economics
Army psychiatrist opens fire with two handguns at the Fort Hood Army post.

Gunman kills 12 at US army base, suspect alive

Qatar's nominal GDP shrinks 4.3% Q-o-Q in Q2

Politics & Economics
World's top natural gas exporter hit by a slump in natural gas prices - official estimates.

Qatar's nominal GDP shrinks 4.3% Q-o-Q in Q2

Thursday, 05 November 2009

Abu Dhabi economy to grow 5% in 2010 - paper

Politics & Economics
Abu Dhabi's economy seen growing 2-3% this year; signs of recovery emerging.

Abu Dhabi economy to grow 5% in 2010 - paper

Audit report exposes faults in major Bahrain firms

Politics & Economics
Mumtalakat and Gulf Air are criticised in National Audit Court annual report.

Audit report exposes faults in major Bahrain firms

Emiratis without ID cards to lose access to police services

Politics & Economics
Ministry sets new Nov 22 deadline, ruling on expats to be announced at later date.

Emiratis without ID cards to lose access to police services

Qatar plans to cut corporate tax to 10% in 2010

Politics & Economics
Minister reveals new proposal aimed at luring more foreign investors to Gulf state.

Qatar plans to cut corporate tax to 10% in 2010

Wednesday, 04 November 2009

UAE says rights of migrant workers 'not negotiable'

Politics & Economics
Labour Minister says UAE is fully committed to protecting foreign workers.

UAE says rights of migrant workers 'not negotiable'

Moody's downgrades ratings of gov't linked firms

Politics & Economics
Ratings agency takes action on Dubai majors, citing criteria for receiving gov't support.

Moody's downgrades ratings of gov't linked firms

Deutsche Bank upbeat on Saudi prospects

Politics & Economics
Bank sees V-shaped recovery in kingdom, offering good value for investors.

Deutsche Bank upbeat on Saudi prospects
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