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UAE ranked world's top investor in Iraq
Nov 24, 2009 at 14:06
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Emirate announces $37.7 bln worth of projects in first nine months mainly in oil, real estate sectors -report.
UAE's Dana to build Iraq gas city
Bloom plans $18 bn project in Iraq
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Iraq clears key investment law
Nov 23, 2009 at 15:58
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UPDATE 1: Foreigners to own land for housing projects, law designed to streamline regulations for investment.
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EU lifts aid freeze on Bulgaria
Nov 18, 2009 at 15:52
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European Commission annuls suspension of millions of euros in aid after Sofia improved management of funds.
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Qatar to invest up to $2 bln in Georgia
Nov 12, 2009 at 08:45
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BRIEF: Gulf Arab state eyes investments in real estate, tourism, energy and agri sectors -paper.
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UAE set to ease foreign ownership in 2010
Nov 10, 2009 at 13:35
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Official says law easing foreign investment restrictions should come into force in first half of next year.
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Abu Dhabi sees soaring FDI, non-oil exports
Nov 10, 2009 at 11:03
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Emirate to set up trade, investment agencies to lure foreign investors to help boost non-oil exports by 2030.
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Salalah to lure $6 bln in investments
Nov 10, 2009 at 09:03
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BRIEF: Oman's Salalah free zone attracts $2 bln investments, plans to develop 3,000 hectares -paper.
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UAE closer to grant 100 pct foreign ownership
Nov 10, 2009 at 07:51
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Ministry of Economy says officials to meet next week to finalise law before sending for approval -paper.
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China pledges 'all-out' help to Africa
Nov 09, 2009 at 14:06
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Asian tiger offers African states full support in agriculture, infrastructure after pledging $10 bln in loans.
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China to boost aid to Africa as ties blossom
Nov 08, 2009 at 14:57
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Chinese premier offers Africa $10 bln in concessional loans over next three years, says China 'true friend'.
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Abu Dhabi to relax ownership law by year-end
Nov 08, 2009 at 13:25
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Govt to ease curbs on how much of firms foreigners can own, but 100 pct ownership not assured -official.
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Abu Dhabi plans $1 tln spending spree
Nov 03, 2009 at 07:44
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Oil-rich emirate plans to shell out 40 times the $25 bln spent on Yas Island on roads, infrastructure -paper.
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Baghdad International Fair opens its doors
Nov 01, 2009 at 22:44
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Baghdad International Fair opens for first time since 2002 as Iraq searches for global investors.
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Qatar allows full foreign ownership
Nov 01, 2009 at 08:34
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Govt opens up three sectors to 100 pct foreign ownership and paves way for nine others to follow suit -paper.
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Abu Dhabi talks up foreign ownership
Oct 28, 2009 at 08:27
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UAE emirate may allow 100 pct foreign ownership outside its free trade zones as part of reforms -paper.
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Gulf investors need 'long-term' view on China
Oct 27, 2009 at 15:30
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Head of leading Chinese automotive components firm says quick returns difficult despite booming economy.
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Nov 23, 2009 at 22:27
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Saudi Telecom in spat over free call offer
11/24/2009 6:45:53 PM
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Saudi Regulator this is wrong move. I appreciate the Offer Saud Telecom Offer to its customers.this all available in Europe, only in Middle East countries where offers are banned. They...
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Saudi Telecom in spat over free call offer
11/24/2009 5:29:21 PM
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You didn't give the whole story-just last week-GO (Etihad Atheeb Telecom Consortium) launched fixed line voice services as the second fixed line operator in KSA. STC is feeling the heat and...
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Emirates NBD replaces board member Al Futtaim
11/24/2009 2:28:25 PM
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High time boards in the region took action against lazy and irresponsible directors who collect board seats like trophies for the inside information they can glean from the position. Many...
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UAE economy 'humming again', prospects bright
11/20/2009 8:14:00 PM
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Very True, these Arabs must come out of their air filled illusions like Dubai's economy, and realize the fact that Dubai still has not touched the bottom, nor UAE ever had a stable econmy it...
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Emirates NBD replaces board member Al Futtaim
11/22/2009 11:51:23 PM
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High time boards in the region took action against lazy and irresponsible directors who collect board seats like trophies for the inside information they can glean from the position. Many...
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Saudi Telecom in spat over free call offer
11/24/2009 10:20:29 AM
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Saudi Regulator this is wrong move. I appreciate the Offer Saud Telecom Offer to its customers.this all available in Europe, only in Middle East countries where offers are banned. They...
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Passport confiscation rampant in UAE
Nov 03, 2009 at 07:17
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Mr. Observer, Unfortunately, your hopes that the govt looking into this issue is like hoping for snow to fall in Dubai in July. It just would not happen simply because the people that...
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Dubai's ruler tells doubters to 'shut up'
Nov 09, 2009 at 18:26
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Right on the dot Stephen... Only the buildings are modern but everything underlying it is primitive... Plus all the perpetual spin about things being gung ho while lives are...
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Saudi king waives lashes for female journo
Oct 26, 2009 at 21:42
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There certainly should be limitations to freedom of speech. But why are we attacking the US like it's such an imperfect place and everyone who lives there are idiots? I know a lot of...
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