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A World Bank Group agency to assist in MENA redevelopment

Michel Wormser, VP & COO, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) talks to Phil Blizzard about the role of the political risk insurance arm of World Bank Group and the funding which is available for projects across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Qatar Exchange closes even as trading volumes double

Qatar Exchange closes even as trading volumes double

The QE 20 Index ended insignificantly lower at 8,686.76 points. Qatar's largest lender Qatar National Bank, known as QNB, fell half a per cent,...

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Can policy makers in Beijing control China's decent?

Can policy makers in Beijing control China's decent?

Recent data out of China has increased concerns the government may not move to loosen monetarily policy, thereby limiting its ability to simulate growth. Given that China is such a large source of...

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Omantel to offer 4G services

Omantel to offer 4G services

Dr Amer al Rawas,the chief executive of Omantel, has unveiled plans to roll out new generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G technology that will...

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Experts debate online Arabic content growth as Twitter readies Arabic launch

Experts debate online Arabic content growth as Twitter readies Arabic launch

The growth of quality Arabic content online is being limited by a lack of talent, tools, funding and freedom, according to speakers at a digital media conference in Dubai last week.

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Sanctions hitting Iran's oil output, sales

Sanctions hitting Iran's oil output, sales

Analysts have said sanctions on Iran over its nuclear plans are already hitting oil production in the Islamic Republic and a fall in the country's...

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Potential Iranian sanctions force rethink of crude supplies

Potential Iranian sanctions force rethink of crude supplies

The US and the EU have been pushing hard for tougher sanctions on the Iranian energy sector, as the dispute over the country's nuclear power programme continues. However, some countries now face...

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Arabtec has Dh265m in Abu Dhabi projects

Arabtec has Dh265m in Abu Dhabi projects

Arabtec has said it has Dhs265m of projects in Abu Dhabi, including two in the Western Region, Wam has reported. The deals include the Dhs110m...

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Nakheel loses two court cases in Dubai this week

Nakheel loses two court cases in Dubai this week

The Dubai-based developer that built the Palm and World islands lost two court cases this week that will cost the company over $23m.

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New road expands access to Jumeirah Lakes Towers in Dubai

New road expands access to Jumeirah Lakes Towers in Dubai

Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened the new western parallel road connecting Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) to Al Barsha, Emirates...

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Etihad Airways records its first annual profit

Etihad Airways records its first annual profit

Etihad Airways announced today that it made its first ever profit in 2011 despite the challenges of the global financial crisis, high oil prices, and the Arab Spring.

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Google plans new home entertainment system to challenge Apple

Google plans new home entertainment system to challenge Apple

Google is building a home entertainment system to let users stream music throughout the home wirelessly, The Wall Street Journal has reported. This...

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Fight for businesses on social networks intensifies as Google + enters the fray

Fight for businesses on social networks intensifies as Google + enters the fray

It has long been established that companies need a social networking presence as part of their marketing strategies. It's hard to think of a major firm which is not visible on Facebook, LinkedIn,...

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