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Dubai Land Department
Unveiled: Dubai Way, the new address in Texas
A delegation from Dubai Land Department attends inauguration of the road, which is part of Investment Group Overseas’ The Gate
Circle K
Meet the man behind Circle K’s retail success in the UAE
Circle K is getting set to bring its store network across the UAE into the triple digits, all thanks to Laurent Guitart who describes himself simply as ‘a supplier of food’
Amin Nasser
Saudi Aramco said to eye chemical facilities in Texas
Sources say state oil giant is studying plans for project on the US Gulf Coast
AriseBank
Assets of Texas bank co-founded by Dubai-based entrepreneur frozen
Stanley Ford one of the men accused of raising funds without proper registration
Aramco
Saudi retreat from US oil market cuts exports to 30-year low
US imports just 525,000 barrels a day of Saudi crude in October, the lowest since May 1987
Foreign relations
UAE pledges $10m for Texas hurricane aid
Hurricane Harvey brought flooding and destruction to southeast Texas
Flood
In pictures: Hurricane Harvey slams into Texas Gulf Coast
The US fourth city battles with tropical storm Harvey and resulting floods.
Aviation
Emirates cancels Houston flights as storm Harvey continues
Massive flooding unleashed by deadly monster storm Harvey saw the Houston’s two main airports closed
