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Special Report: Doha Cop18

Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 18 which runs over two weeks in November and December is a first for the Middle East, and gives the region a chance to highlight its green credentials.

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UAE launches fund to support SMEs

UAE launches fund to support SMEs

The government of Dubai has issued a law establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Fund to support Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), Wam has...

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COP 18 showcases Qatar's arrival on the global stage

COP 18 showcases Qatar's arrival on the global stage

Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 18 which runs over two weeks in November and December is a landmark moment for Qatar's...

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Qtel looking to raise $1bn from bond sale

Qtel looking to raise $1bn from bond sale

Qtel is looking to raise $1bn from a 10-year bond, in its first bond market foray in more than two years, Reuters has reported. The former...

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Is the cloud market approaching saturation?

Is the cloud market approaching saturation?

The early adopters in technology's advance guard enthusiastically pushed revenues for cloud services to $27bn last year. But this tech savvy market, including smaller firms using public cloud...

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Iran plans to build new refinery near Caspian Sea

Iran plans to build new refinery near Caspian Sea

Iran's Khazar Oil Co has said the oil ministry is planning to build a refinery near the Caspian Sea, Irna has reported. "Northern provinces are...

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World Bank funds best invested in desert power?

World Bank funds best invested in desert power?

Earlier this week, the World Bank published a report warning of the dramatic consequences of climate change and called on governments around the world to redirect the $1 trillion spent overall...

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Nakheel sells $15m worth of villa plots

Nakheel sells $15m worth of villa plots

Nakheel has announced that it recently sold more than $15m worth of villa plots at Jumeirah Islands. The plots were sold at auction for higher-...

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Villa prices in Dubai up 23% so far this year

Villa prices in Dubai up 23% so far this year

A new report by Jones Lang Lasalle finds that the Dubai residential market continues to see steady price and rental growth for high-quality assets in prime locations.

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Personalised number plates coming to Dubai in Q1 2013

Personalised number plates coming to Dubai in Q1 2013

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new initiative allowing motorists to obtain number plates adorned with the Burj Khalifa and...

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Emirates launches all-A380 service to Heathrow; daily flights to Phuket

Emirates launches all-A380 service to Heathrow; daily flights to Phuket

Emirates Airline has announced that it is further expanding its network with the launch of an all-A380 service to London Heathrow and new daily service to Phuket, Thailand.

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Galadari awards Lowe Mena creative account

Galadari awards Lowe Mena creative account

UAE-based Galadari Ice Cream Co and Galadari Automobiles Co have awarded their creative duties to Lowe Mena, following a four-way pitch, Khaleej...

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Social media used ineffectively by Middle East firms, survey shows

Social media used ineffectively by Middle East firms, survey shows

A significant number of Middle East companies believe social media is not being used effectively, or is missing its potential.

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