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Tuesday, 03 November 2009

Sheikh Khalifa re-elected UAE president

Politics & Economics
Sheikh Khalifa to lead UAE for the next 5 years, after backing from other rulers.

Sheikh Khalifa re-elected UAE president

Saudi municipal affairs minister replaced by son

Politics & Economics
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah accepts the resignation of royal family member.

Saudi municipal affairs minister replaced by son

Qatar mulls expat salary rise to qualify for family visas

Politics & Economics
Ministry of Labour chief cites increasing rents as one reason for proposed hike.

Qatar mulls expat salary rise to qualify for family visas

Dubai ruler urges group to win 2020 Olympics

Politics & Economics
UAE's PM Sheikh Mohammed tells Dubai 2020 officials that 'nothing is impossible'.

Dubai ruler urges group to win 2020 Olympics

Monday, 02 November 2009

Investment in Abu Dhabi to reach $1tn

Politics & Economics
UPDATE 1: Economy chief upbeat on recovery, lowers inflation forecast for 2010 to 2.5-3%.

Investment in Abu Dhabi to reach $1tn

Business leaders sign up for UAE 'crash conference'

Politics & Economics
Arabian Business set to host special event in Dubai on the impact of the financial crisis.

Business leaders sign up for UAE 'crash conference'

Bahrain business leaders, unions sign anti-strike deal

Politics & Economics
Chamber of commerce chief welcomes move designed to protect Bahrain economy.

Bahrain business leaders, unions sign anti-strike deal

New start-ups double after AED150,000 rule scrapped

Politics & Economics
Abu Dhabi sees big rise in new registrations after abolition of start-up rule.

New start-ups double after AED150,000 rule scrapped

Sunday, 01 November 2009

Gulf economies seen recovering faster than others

Politics & Economics
Central bankers say generous spending amid downturn will help region's rebound.

Gulf economies seen recovering faster than others

Kuwait economy may contract by up to 2% in 2009

Politics & Economics
Central bank governor also says he expects economic growth to return in 2010.

Kuwait economy may contract by up to 2% in 2009

Senior Dubai business leader eyes $ peg rethink

Politics & Economics
Dubai chamber director general says good time for gov't to reassess dollar link.

Senior Dubai business leader eyes $ peg rethink

Saturday, 31 October 2009

Qatar amends investment law for expats

Politics & Economics
100% ownership allowed for non Qataris in some sectors, more flexibility in others.

Qatar amends investment law for expats

Friday, 30 October 2009

UAE finance chief sees 'low single digit' growth in 2009

Politics & Economics
Central bank governor also says he sees no reason to raise interest rates in 2010.

UAE finance chief sees 'low single digit' growth in 2009

Thursday, 29 October 2009

Former DIFC chief says Dubai needs more support

Politics & Economics
EXCLUSIVE: Nasser Alshaali upbeat on recovery, but adds more gov't help needed.

Former DIFC chief says Dubai needs more support

UAE finance chief eyes 4.5% growth in 2010

Politics & Economics
UPDATE 1: Central bank's deputy governor also says house prices have hit bottom.

UAE finance chief eyes 4.5% growth in 2010

Qatar wins UK royal seal of approval

Politics & Economics
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, says he will encourage UK businesses to invest in Gulf state.

Qatar wins UK royal seal of approval

Blueprint revealed to put 185,000 Bahrainis into work

Politics & Economics
Tamkeen plan includes training locals with view to replacing qualified expats.

Blueprint revealed to put 185,000 Bahrainis into work

GCC execs say worst of downturn probably over

Politics & Economics
From banks to property firms, business chiefs remain cautious but optimistic.

GCC execs say worst of downturn probably over

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

Russia says has not supplied S-300 missiles to Iran

Politics & Economics
US, Israel have pressed Russia not to fulfil a contract to supply S-300 system to Iran.

Russia says has not supplied S-300 missiles to Iran

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
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    25 Nov ' 09 at 15:54
    Deflation is when inflation rates goes below zero. It is not the case. Inflation is at 1.2%. What is happening is a disinflation...   More  »
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