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Swiber, Rawabi Shake Hands on Saudi Arabian JV
Swiber Holdings Limited announced that its subsidiary, Swiber
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Dubai Investments acquires 50m shares in First Energy Bank
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Bahrain seeking to diversify economy
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... (photo: creative commons)
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> Krispy Kreme to sell
ice
cream Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has struck a deal with a Korean-based conglomerate to open 35 stores in
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over the next five years.
... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)
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Gulf may need over $35b to finance power projects
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:
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countries face an acute challenge in meeting the rising demand for
electricity
as they
power
ahead with an unprecedented
construction
spree. The power
... (photo: WN / Guillaume Poulet-Mathis)
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Bahrain Tribune
Societies thank PM for rice relief
Representatives of Muharraq
charity
funds
and societies have extended sincere thanks to Prime
Minister
Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa for distributing bags of rice
... (photo: AP/Jennifer Graylock)
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Russia warship heads to Africa after pirate attack
MOSCOW---- A
Russian
warship on Friday rushed to intercept a Ukrainian vessel carrying 33 battle tanks and a hoard of ammunition that was seized by
pirates
off the Horn
... (photo: FEMA / Robert Kaufmann)
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Dubai Investments divests stake in private equity arm
Dubai
: Dubai Investments has divested 40 per cent of its shareholding in M'Sharie, its private
equity
arm, via a private placement targeted towards selected strategic
... (photo: AP Photo / Achmad Ibrahim)
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Abu Dhabi International Airport year-to-date passenger traffic up 34.3% in August
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UAE extends deposit guarantee to foreign banks
Denver Post
Bahrain Insurance Report Q3 2008 Profiles 17 Top Insurance C
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Research and Markets: Bahrain Insurance Report Q3 2008 Profi
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Arab Stock Markets Continue Freefall
Voa News
Bahrain markets not seriously affected by global crisis
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Gulf shares drop tracking global markets; property stocks fa
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The Times of India
Arab Stock Markets Plunge Amid World Financial Turmoil
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The Times of India
Pirates warn other countries
News24
Gulf stocks plummet in jittery third quarter
Middle East Online
Bulls tighten grip on UAE stocks as bailout deal cheers inve
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Dubai Group acquires 51% stake in Bahrain's Acacia for $76.9
Gulf News
Bahrain's Unicorn eyes overseas acquisitions
The Times of India
U.S. Navy: Shipping companies must tackle piracy
San Diego
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Bahrain FM under fire over Israel remarks
Indo-Bahrain ties on an upswing: Ahmed
INTELLECTUAL CLEANSING: PART 2
Medialens
Family of 11 killed during U.S. raid, Iraqi police say
CNN
Report: Pirates rake in up to $30M in 2008
Chicago Sun-Times
Report: Somali pirates rake in up to $30M in 2008
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Somalia asks Russian warships to fight pirates
CNN
Bahrain moots reconciliation body
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Pirates face down U.S. warships, 'copters
CNN
Stability key to progress
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Dubai will be the Islamic financial capital of the world: Al
Arab News
Child saboteurs spur warning
Gulf Daily News
Election triggers US policy alarm
Gulf Daily News
Batelco agrees to reinstate workers
Bahrain Tribune
Kingdom wins IOM applause
Bahrain Tribune
Bahrain-Iran co-operation hailed
Gulf Daily News
Few poorer countries face tariff cuts in WTO talks
The Times of India
18 outstanding firms honoured
Gulf Daily News
Kuwait names 1st ambassador to Iraq since Gulf War
Philadelphia Daily News
Kuwait names 1st ambassador to Iraq since 1st Gulf War as Le
San Diego
Bahrain: Convictions Tainted by Claims of Abuse
Human Rights
Bookshelf Circles in the Sand
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Iraq lays out rules for 1st round of oil bids since U.S.-led invasion
Wales Rides A Coal Renaissance
Iraq will begin first post-Saddam oil bid round in London, officials say
Middle East, Caspian offshore markets keep growing
Energy Current
Iraq Lays Out Plans for First Oil-Bid Round
Rig Zone
Iran Plans Gas Link to Europe Distinct from Nabucco
Rig Zone
Tenders Launched for $10B Abu Dhabi Sour Gas Development
Rig Zone
Saudi Aramco Targets $1.2B, 100,000 B/D Dammam Field Develop
Rig Zone
Caledus Sets Up Shop in Dubai, Spearheads New SlimWell Techn
Rig Zone
Oilex Drills Extra 200 Meters of Horizontal Oil Pay at Oman'
Rig Zone
Saudi cuts oil to Europe, keeps Asia supply steady
The Times of India
Islamic banks are seen as not immune to global troubles
International Herald Tribune
Iraq to begin first oil bid round in London
Lexington Herald-Leader
Oil companies to get details Monday on bidding for rights to
myTELUS
Companies to get details on bidding for Iraqi oil fields
Canoe
Iraq opening oil-contract bidding
Denver Post
PDO extends seismic acquisition contract in Oman
Oil & Gas Journal
Iran to study all factors before proposing oil cut
The Boston Globe
Iran to seek OPEC oil output cut: minister
The Boston Globe
Saudi Aramco-Total JV names executive, plans refinery
Oil & Gas Journal
Pak, Iran to implement IPI pipeline project bilaterally
The Times of India
Iran celebrates global meltdown
BBC News
Wars without end
Canberra Times
more
Middle East Reaction to Economic Crisis Mixed
Rare strike alarms Iran's leaders
Car bomb kills nine in Baghdad market
Christian shop owner killed in northern Iraqi city
San Diego
Sleiman urges Saudi entrepreneurs to boost investments in Le
Daily Star Lebanon
Iraq lays out rules for 1st round of oil bids
Lexington Herald-Leader
Qatar buys bank stocks, Gulf shares leap
The Guardian
Iraq kicks off first oil bid round
San Diego
UK talks discuss Iraq oil deals
BBC News
Golden Age for TV beckons
The Manila Times
Resource nationalism rises in Iraq
Globe and Mail
Iraqi stocks going strong gaining 40 percent in September
The News Tribune
Beirut gets new look with poster truce
CNN
Insulated from global woes, Iraqi stocks soar
Houston Chronicle
Insulated from international woes, Iraqi stocks soar but off
Star Tribune
The US election and the Middle East
Daily Star Lebanon
Amid global meltdown, Iraqi stocks soar
Denver Post
Dirndls, oom-pah, sausages? Oktoberfest in Iraq
Lexington Herald-Leader
Foundation to honour German and Arab writers
Gulf News
Dubai and Abu Dhabi bourses slump at open
Gulf News
Saudi Arabia cuts rate to boost banks' liquidity
The Guardian
Dirndls, oom-pah, sausages? Iraq's north celebrates Oktoberf
Star Tribune
Mohammad Bin Zayed launches new media zone in Abu Dhabi
Gulf News
more
Head of Emirates central bank says country's banks 'enjoy a strong financial position'
Fatah says Hamas stalling on Palestinian unity plan
Gulf stocks hit amid global crisis
UAE government guarantees deposits to shore up banks
Daily Star Lebanon
Emirates officials say nation's banks are strong
The Boston Globe
Israel stands behind banking system-finance minister
The Guardian
UAE Central Bank cuts repo rate to 1.5 per cent, matching Fe
Gulf News
Kalba court sentences bank employee and accomplice to jail f
Gulf News
WRAPAP 1-Kuwait injects more cash into banking system
The Guardian
Florida man gets 22 years for Raleigh bank robbery
The News & Observer
Research and Markets: The Latest Iran Commercial Banking Rep
Insurance Newsnet
The Latest Iran Commercial Banking Report for Q3 2008 is Now
Insurance Newsnet
W. Bank occupiers kill Palestinian shepherd
Arab News
Bailout key to US economy
The Australian
Israel PM sees threat from 'Jewish underground'
Irish Times
Olmert decries 'evil wind of extremism' in Israel
Syracuse
A United Arab Emirates Commercial Banking Report for Q3 2008
Insurance Newsnet
A Saudi Arabia Commercial Banking Report for Q3 2008 - Exami
Insurance Newsnet
NCB seeks controlling stakes in Mideast banks
Arab News
more
Iraq War strategy divides voters in Colorado
Assassinations replacing car bombs in Iraq
Lebanon lays claim to favourite Israeli dish
Beating of Jewish soldier won't be charged as crime
USA Today
Interpreter accused of spying for Iran on trial
San Diego
British soldier 'sent coded spy offer to Iran'
CNN
Army interpreter 'spied for Iran'
The Australian
British Soldier in Afghanistan on Iran Spy Charges
ABC News
Former fiancee says Cooper was 'crue