Khalifa calls for investor conference on Afghanistan

Khalifa calls for investor conference on Afghanistan

The public-private partnership meet in October shall focus on investment opportunities

Timeline of the crash of UPS freighter defined

Timeline of the crash of UPS freighter defined

Radar contact was lost at 7.42pm on Friday

Jewel thieves who cut through concrete arrested

Jewel thieves who cut through concrete arrested

Two special investigative teams nab the three suspects within 48 hours of attempted robbery

10 points tenants must watch out for when renting

10 points tenants must watch out for when renting

Land Sterling research shows tenants' reasoning has changed since downturn

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Fourth Pakistan player now under investigation

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Al Ain-Dubai motorway to be ready in Sept 2011

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GREs will remain crucial for ‘foreseeable future’

Mubadala COO says SWF will float many local companies
SCA launches new service for iPhone, iPad users
Khalifa calls for investor conference on Afghanistan
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GCC gas shortage to force removal of subsidies

Middle East still experiencing domestic supply shortfalls due to growing demand
UAE bank mortgage loans rise by Dh18bn in H1

Personal loans by 23 national banks, 28 foreign units also gained momentum
UAE gets over $73bn in foreign direct investment

Only Qatar bucks the trend as economic crisis hits FDI flow into other GCC countries
UAE Central Bank cuts deposits by Dh16bn

Moves funds to invest in more profitable securities as interest rates remain weak

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George Clooney outgunned his rivals at the Labor Day holiday weekend box office in North America with a low-caliber opening for his assassin drama "The American"
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