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3 hrs ago | People's Daily Online

Iranian traders in Dubai feel pressure of new sanctions

DUBAI, Feb. 9 -- Iranian companies doing business in Dubai, a gateway for the Iranian market to international goods, increasingly feel the heat from economic sanctions Western powers have imposed against their country because of Tehran's controversial nuclear program.

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7 hrs ago | Sify

John Cena attacks Kane in Abu Dhabi

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A press conference today to kick off WWE's first-ever live event tour in Abu Dhabi turned chaotic when Kane attacked John Cena.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Al Bawaba

Etihad Airways reports profitability and EBIT of US$137 Million in record 2011

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, today reported a full year EBIT of US$137 million, on revenues up 36.0 per cent to US$4.1 billion .

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Hotel Online

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Set To Be World's Tallest Hotel at 1,164...

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Set To Be World's Tallest Hotel at 1,164 feet When Doors Open to Guests in Q4 2012 - A symbol of Dubai's resurgence and its growing importance at the centre of the global business crossroads will emerge later this year when the 1,608-room JW Marriott Marquis Dubai opens its doors to guests in Q4 this year.

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Thoroughbred Times

Mendip completes another Challenge

Badge of Silver sire of Zero Yield 1st Mdn . Owner, Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.; Breeder, John Castro... Mendip rallied from near the back of the field of 11 to post a clear victory in the $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 sponsored by Dubai on Thursday at Meydan.

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Jerusalem Post

UAE urges G8, IMF to deliver on Arab Spring pledges

The United Arab Emirates urged the international community on Thursday to deliver on pledges of billions of dollars of aid that was promised to Arab countries after last year's uprisings but has not been disbursed.

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Al Bawaba

GE ranked as one of the Top 5 'Great Place to Work' in the UAE for Emiratis and women

GE received an award from 'Great Place to Work' in the UAE as being a top employer for 'Emiratis' and 'Women' following an extensive survey conducted among the company's employees.

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WHIO

Gulf carrier Etihad posts first profit of $14M

Fast-growing Gulf carrier Etihad Airways says it has turned its first annual profit since starting operations just over eight years ago.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Emirates News Agency

Flydubai launches service to its 50th destination

WAM Dubai, Feb 08th, 2012 -- Low-cost airline Flydubai has announced that it has started flights to its 50th destination in less than three years since launching operations in 2009.

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Examiner.com

Silicon Valley Roots & Shoots: Tips for Hi-tech Tourists

In the February issue of "Emirates" the in-flight magazine of the International Airline of United Arab Emirates , local journalist Gary Singh offers recommendations to tourists on visiting historical Silicon Valley technology-related sites.

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Chronicle Live

Chronicle News: Wylam pilot passes on skills in the Middle East

Jim, 54, is currently living in the United Arab Emirates where his skills as a former police and ambulance helicopter paramedic are in demand.

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The Japan News .Net

UAE envoy meets Afghan mines minister

The United Arab Emirates ambassador to Kabul, Yusuf Saif Khamis Al-Ali, Tuesday met Afghan Minister for Mines, Wahidullah Shahrani here.

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AME Info

Supreme Council of Energy reviews progress of Dubai Integrated Gas Strategy 2030

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of The Supreme Council of Energy for Dubai, has chaired the Council's 15th meeting at the headquarters of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority with HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of The SCE, and Nejib Zaafrani, CEO and Secretary General of The SCE, and other members of the Council in ... (more)

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

Arab Times

Tanks, Artillery Pound Homs a '15 Killed'

DUBAI, Feb 7, : Gulf Arab countries announced on Tuesday they were recalling their ambassadors from Damascus and expelling Syrian envoys in response to worsening violence in Syria.

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Asia News Network

BANGKOK: Thailand needs to prepare for future energy security

The long, smouldering conflict between Iran and the West finally erupted in November 2011 as a result of Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

Guns N' Roses book intimate club show at the Fillmore Detroit...

Axl Rose, a lead singer of the American hard Rock band, "Guns N' Roses" Performs during a concert on the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Thursday, Dec.

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Arab News

'Emerging Arab Voices'

Founded in Abu Dhabi in 2007, the International Prize for Arabic Fiction is entering its sixth round this year.

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Al Bawaba

Etihad Airways and Airberlin announce major capacity increases for...

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates , and airberlin, Europe's sixth biggest carrier, today announced a significant increase in services between Abu Dhabi and both Germany and Thailand.

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Madonna Announces World Tour

Madonna has announced the dates for her 2012 MDNA World Tour, and it's one heck of an abitious outing.

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Al Bawaba

Emirates inaugurates new customer contact centre in Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates airline and Group officially opens Emirates' new Customer Contact Centre Emirates has officially inaugurated its dedicated customer contact centre in the Outsource Zone Dubai today, following a visit to the facility by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al ... (more)

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