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Qatar insists summer World Cup is still possible

Qatar insists summer World Cup is still possible

Organisers of 2022 tournament says 'fully committed' to summer event despite UEFA vote for switch

Euro football chiefs back Qatar 2022 winter switch Blatter admits 'politics influenced Qatar World Cup vote' FIFA: 'no grounds' for compensation over Qatar switch
Saudi toddler youngest to have weight loss surgery

Saudi toddler youngest to have weight loss surgery

Boy, aged two-and-a-half, weighed in at 33kg prior to operation, according to scientific journal

Family of 380kg Saudi man to sue gov't Saudi Arabia to set up obesity centre in wake of 610kg case World's heaviest human may take years to walk again
Dubai's DMCC becomes UAE's largest free zone

Dubai's DMCC becomes UAE's largest free zone

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre overtakes Jebel Ali with more than 7,330 companies

Dubai's JLT residents in fury over traffic chaos DMCC outlines plans for world's tallest office tower JLT free zone on verge of becoming UAE's biggest
Phase 1 of $1bn Oman Medical City to open in 2016

Phase 1 of $1bn Oman Medical City to open in 2016

Company behind International Medical City in Salalah says second phase ready for 2020

US consultants hired for 950km Saudi railway plan

US consultants hired for 950km Saudi railway plan

Parsons Brinckerhoff will provide project management consulting services for construction of new rail line

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Signing a contract/lease? Read this now

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Taxi training should be put in the fast lane

Taxi training should be put in the fast lane

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Why is the price of fashion rising too fast?

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Banking on freebies

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Expat recruitment still key to UAE finance sector - poll
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Expat recruitment still key to UAE finance sector - poll

New search by Robert Half shows that US, UK professionals targeted to fill crucial roles in UAE

European halal food firm to launch in Dubai
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European halal food firm to launch in Dubai

Move by European Food & Beverages is part of campaign to make city an Islamic economic hub

Polish Muslims furious over halal ban Halal food firm plans new Dubai factory Is Kuwait’s Little Chef acquisition haram?
French luxury food firm eyes Middle East for growth
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French luxury food firm eyes Middle East for growth

Fauchon says regional demand rising fast; aims to add 40 stores to global network by 2017

UAE's Etihad increases services to Islamabad
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UAE's Etihad increases services to Islamabad

Abu Dhabi carrier announces expansion plan; now flies 31 flights to four destinations

Rezidor announces new mid-market hotel in Bahrain
Travel & Hospitality»

Rezidor announces new mid-market hotel in Bahrain

Hotel group says Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Bahrain is slated to open in Q4 2015

US car maker sees 7% MidEast sales growth in August
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US car maker sees 7% MidEast sales growth in August

Kuwait market drives growth for Cadillac, General Motors' luxury brand last month

Cadillac posts 29% rise in MidEast sales in July GM sees auto industry slowing in turbulent Middle East Cadillac says MidEast sales increase 5% in Q2
Qatargas inks deal to supply LNG to UK firm
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Qatargas inks deal to supply LNG to UK firm

Annual delivery of over 1m tonnes agreed with UK unit of Malaysian oil and gas giant Petronas

Real Madrid resort plan may be moved to Abu Dhabi
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Real Madrid resort plan may be moved to Abu Dhabi

Delayed $1bn project may be moved away from Ras al-Khaimah, says master developer

$1bn Real Madrid UAE resort on hold 'indefinitely' Barca hasn’t ruled out Real Madrid-style project in UAE Dubai unveils Real Madrid football academy
National editor quits to become GEMS PR chief
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National editor quits to become GEMS PR chief

Hassan M Fattah to leave Abu Dhabi newspaper to become GEMS communications director

Sunny Varkey to sell 33% GEMS stake for $500m The National aims to break even in 2013 GEMS Education to run Dubai Sports City academy
Saudi driving ban not part of sharia - morality police chief
Politics & Economics»

Saudi driving ban not part of sharia - morality police chief

Sheikh Abdulatif Al al-Sheikh says he has no authority to change Saudi policy on women driving

Saudi in new crackdown on female drivers Saudi Princess says men are too afraid to allow women's rights First Saudi women trained to assemble trucks
Egypt returns $2bn to Qatar in sign of growing tensions
Politics & Economics»

Egypt returns $2bn to Qatar in sign of growing tensions

Egypt authorities refuse Qatari request to increase the number of flights between the two states

Why Depa's Qatar claim may not be the last
Politics & Economics»
Why Depa's Qatar claim may not be the last
Ajman with a plan
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Ajman with a plan
Growth junkie
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Growth junkie
OSN chief talks production, profits and piracy
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OSN chief talks production, profits and piracy
Sant Singh Chatwal: King of New York
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Sant Singh Chatwal: King of New York
South Sudan: 'Everyone is upset'
Politics & Economics»
South Sudan: 'Everyone is upset'
The troubles with Doha's new airport
Transport»
The troubles with Doha's new airport
Hayat Sindi: Guiding light
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Hayat Sindi: Guiding light
The new arms race
Technology»
The new arms race
From Nakheel to Seven Tides
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From Nakheel to Seven Tides
Eastern promise
Construction»
Eastern promise
Opportunity knocks
Construction»
Opportunity knocks
Tall stories in Dubai
Property»
Tall stories in Dubai
How Papa is grabbing a pizza the action
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How Papa is grabbing a pizza the action
Virgin looks past the Atlantic
Transport»
Virgin looks past the Atlantic
Qatar should give FIFA back the World Cup
Sport»
Qatar should give FIFA back the World Cup
Review: New Porsche Panamera
Cars & Boats»
Review: New Porsche Panamera
Why disappointed Apple enthusiasts are missing the point
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Why disappointed Apple enthusiasts are missing the point
Arts»
Prodigy, Calvin Harris to headline Abu Dhabi festival

Prodigy, Calvin Harris to headline Abu Dhabi festival

Top acts announced for Creamfields Abu Dhabi which takes place on December 13

Media»
Abu Dhabi creates new Masterchef-type TV show

Abu Dhabi creates new Masterchef-type TV show

Production company Twofour Arabia says show will offer chance to work in top UAE eateries

Personal Tech»
$15,000 gold and diamond iPhones launched in UAE

$15,000 gold and diamond iPhones launched in UAE

Amodoria marks its arrival to the MidEast by introducing the solid gold collection

BlackBerry unveils Z30 as new flagship Smartphone
Fashion»
Muslim beauty pageant offers alternative to Miss World

Muslim beauty pageant offers alternative to Miss World

Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Brunei and Nigeria are represented in the third annual World Muslimah contest for the first time

Miss World opens in Indonesia
Photos»
Iranian lawyer freed from political imprisonment
Greek protests against far right
King Abdullah II of Jordan visits China
Best MidEast Cities for Hotel Invest 2013
Mexico floods leave thousands stranded
Sport»
Mike Tyson to visit Dubai for live show

Mike Tyson to visit Dubai for live show

American boxer features in one-man show directed by filmmaker Spike Lee

Doubts over Dubai Amir Khan boxing match
Sport»
Ronaldo-backed firm in deal to lease Dubai units

Ronaldo-backed firm in deal to lease Dubai units

Nakheel revealed Sports Stars Media will rent 12 apartments in Discovery Gardens

Shock images of flooded new Nakheel development
Real Estate»
Dubai's Burj al Arab set for the Vegas strip?

Dubai's Burj al Arab set for the Vegas strip?

Its only “a matter of time” US real estate expert says

Burj Khalifa builder questions Gulf’s desire for 'iconic' projects
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World heritage site restored in India
Belgium looks to BNP part sale
Violence in Greece after singer's murder
Assad denies gov't chemical attack
Arts»
Olly Murs signs up for Dubai Jazz Festival 2014

Olly Murs signs up for Dubai Jazz Festival 2014

British pop star will perform a Valentine's Day gig as part of next year's festival

will.i.am, Timbaland to headline Dubai Music Week
Property»
UAE, Qatar miss out on best skyscraper gong

UAE, Qatar miss out on best skyscraper gong

Twisted Canadian towers trump Gulf state for Emporis Skyscraper Award

UAE has world's 'vainest' skyscrapers - study
Travel & Hospitality»
Dubai nightclub to feature 'floating DJ booth'

Dubai nightclub to feature 'floating DJ booth'

New club will open in Sofitel hotel on the Palm this weekend

Style»
Doha expat to compete in Elite Model Look 2013

Doha expat to compete in Elite Model Look 2013

Australian teenager will represent the UAE and Qatar in the world final in China in November

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    Muslim family furious after gifted hamper of wine

    I agree with all ideas, listed above.
    But since HSBC market placement is "World's Local Bank", which takes pride in understanding not even faith or... more

    Monday, 16 September 2013 3:33 PM - Manzar Abbas
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    Qatar should give FIFA back the World Cup

    You rightly said David...
    but you should know that this is what others including AB wants to happen...

    There are other factors needs to investigate... more

    Wednesday, 18 September 2013 1:13 PM - ceepee koya
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    Ex Nakheel exec defends first Dubai property boom

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Arabian Business - 2013-09-15

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Guiding light
Inventor, scientist, entrepreneur, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and Shura Council member Hayat Sindi is a role model for young people in the Gulf. The Saudi national speaks exclusively to Arabian Business about the fear of failure and how her passion to succeed keeps driving her forward.

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