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Jobs key to housing prices

The job situation of public sector workers will have acute effects on UK housing.
The Pentagon's mineral utopia

Boasts about Afghanistan's resources feel like a desperate attempt to 'big up' the country.
Inflation or deflation?

High unemployment means there is little upward pressure on US wages and prices.
Much more to discount

A discount can be a last-gasp chance to keep a business afloat, but it can result in a loss of trade.

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UAE needs unified Shariah board: Central Bank

Says it will boost Islamic finance market
How Indian expats in UAE can cash in on rupee@55 to US dollar

Converting dollar-denominated investments to rupee is one option: financial expert
UAE consumer confidence high but waning: MasterCard survey

UAE consumers registered a score of 82.1 in H2 last year
12th Airport Show opens in Dubai

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed inaugurated the expo at DICEC
Qatar GDP growth seen sharply down in 2012-2013

Decline follows completion of mega gas projects at North Field

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Japanese stewardess found strangled in Dubai

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Man United to buy Michu to match Yaya Toure

All eyes on who will challenge Man City's powerhouse
Host accused of raping guest after late-night Dubai party

A sales representative raped a Filipina at his home after a party which he had organised for his friends, the Dubai
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Sweet redemption for the star after a tough time in the fifth season
Man United swoop on Baines as Evra replacement

United open talks to sign Everton full back for £12 million
Female driver without licence kills 1, hurts 4

An Emirati woman travelling at high speed without driving licence killed an Asian man and injured four others as they
Wenger's mass clear-out leaves Arsenal exposed

Gunners aim to slash £23m from their wage bill
Man Utd to get Modric or lose title next season

Spurs star is sought by City, Real and Chelsea

Jobless Europeans make a beeline to UAE in search of greener pastures

European businesses, particularly from Greek, shifting their bases to Dubai
Where to get best dirham-rupee remittance exchange rate in UAE

Long queues at exchange houses as rupee continues to weaken
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End of foul smell for International City

Dubai Municipality to reduce emission of odour from Al Aweer sewage plant
UAE weather forecast has Dubai on lockdown for the weekend

Dusty weather to get worse over weekend reducing visibility; Beaches declared no-go areas

Technology

Steve Jobs behind 'biggest' next iPhone

iPhone 5 to have bigger display screen
Amazon 10.1-inch fire to burn new iPad

A Facebook IPO that was lukewarm at best has been a dampening of what has otherwise been a hyperactive IT sector.

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Dubai tower enters Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records has officially recognised Tameer's Princess Tower as the world's tallest residential building,
Dh50m villa on sale at UAE’s Nurai island

Realty agents say ultra-luxurious project among costliest properties going

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