Afghanistan’s minister of mines allegedly accepts $20 million to steer mining project to China more images Planned Iranian news agency yields first story line: Will elite military force act as editors?
Iran media plans stir talk of elite force at helm 11th Dubai Air Show begins amid much fanfareDUBAI - The 11th Dubai Air Show started Sunday in the presence of delegates from around the world amid mutual regional and international interests providing impetus to the show, a media report said here. UN pact clears way for anti-corruption reviews; Activists say deal too weak
UN plans global anti-corruption reviews DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.N. official says an agreement has been reached for sweeping anti-corruption reviews on how countries account for their public assets. Airbus’ biggest buyer for A380 says delivery delayed, but Emirates airline still may buy more
Emirates mulls more Airbus A380s despite delays Iran’s reform protesters shift target beyond president to top leadershipmore images Record surge in UAE consumer confidenceDUBAI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has registered a record surge in consumer confidence in the third quarter of 2009, WAM news agency reported Tuesday. UAE hosts First Exporters ForumDUBAI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is hosting the First Exporters Forum here Nov 9, WAM news agency reported Sunday. UAE police seize 1.5 mn pillsDUBAI - At least 1.5 million pills worth nearly $4 million were seized between January and October in a crackdown on illegal drug supply in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), WAM news agency reported. Thailand’s fugitive ex-leader tries new tactic to return to power after 2006 coup
Thaksin on a mission to humiliate Thai government It’s no tall tale: World’s highest skyscraper in Dubai won’t open until January next year
Dubai delays debut of tallest tower to early 2010 World Travel Market exposition to be held in LondonDUBAI - More than 50,000 travel industry professionals from across the globe, including from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will take part in the 30th edition of World Travel Market exposition in London Nov 9-12, WAM news agency reported. Former President Clinton talks about suicide bombers, links extremism with lack of opportunity
Petroleum projects worth nearly $200 bn underway in Gulf regionDUBAI - Development and exploration projects worth about $196 billion are being undertaken across the Gulf region in the oil and gas sector, WAM news agency reported wednesday quoting reports. India-UAE trade to be discussed at upcoming conferenceDUBAI - Trade relations between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be the focus of a conference organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in the Indian city of Mumbai Oct 29. International education fair Getex Autumn 2009 opens in DubaiDUBAI - Getex Autumn 2009, a three-day international education show, opened Tuesday at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Port operator DP world sees ‘early signs of stability’ in shipping trade after big declines
Dubai port firm says trade starting to stabilize Six killed in Sharjah air crashDUBAI - Six people were killed Wednesday when a Sudanese cargo plane crashed while taking off from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the head of the emirate’s aviation authority said. Sudanese cargo plane crashes near Sharjah airport in United Arab Emirates killing crew of 6DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Sudanese cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff Wednesday from Sharjah airport near Dubai, killing at least six crew members. Official: Plane crashes near Sharjah airport in United Arab Emirates
Qatar Holding sells 379M shares in Barclays, making it second Gulf fund to cash in on UK bankDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Barclays shares dropped 5 percent Tuesday after the British bank’s largest shareholder, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, said it was selling a stake worth more than $2 billion. US warship seizes 4 tons of hashish aboard boat off Horn of Africa during anti-piracy patrolDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. warship has seized about four tons of hashish being transported aboard a boat off the Horn of Africa. Suicide bomber in Iran kills 5 top Revolutionary Guard commanders near Pakistani borderTEHRAN, Iran — A suicide bomber killed five senior commanders of the powerful Revolutionary Guard and at least 37 others Sunday near the Pakistani border in the heartland of a potentially escalating Sunni insurgency. Maldives cabinet meets under waterDUBAI - In a bid to draw attention to the threat of global warming, the Maldivian government Saturday became the first in the world to hold a cabinet meeting under water. UAE to mark World Food DayDUBAI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will join the international community to mark the World Food Day Friday, WAM news agency reported. Blackstone CEO: investment outlook looking up despite struggling economy; up to 8 IPOs plannedDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of private equity giant Blackstone Group said Wednesday the industry’s worst days have passed as he confirmed plans to cash in on up to eight of the firm’s companies “in the near future.” Blackstone chief says investment outlook improving, confirms up to 8 listings plannedDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of private equity firm Blackstone Group said Wednesday the industry’s worst days have passed as he confirmed plans to sell up to eight companies through initial public offerings “in the near future.” Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Investments buys $328 million in Banco Santander’s Brazilian bank subsidiaryDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Abu Dhabi investment fund with the biggest stake in Mercedes-Benz said Sunday it has spent $328 million for a piece of a Brazilian bank recently floated by Spanish financial giant Banco Santander. Middle East fares better than other regions by spending banked oil profits, IMF saysDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Middle East has weathered the global economic downturn better than other parts of the world because its energy exporters were able to tap billions of dollars in oil profits collected when prices were booming, the International Monetary Fund said Sunday. Qatar Holding becomes biggest shareholder in company that owns much of London’s Canary WharfDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund said Saturday it has become the biggest shareholder in the company that owns much of London’s Canary Wharf business district, highlighting a renewed appetite by Gulf investors for property in well-established markets. |
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