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UAE, Finland discuss cooperation

May 2, 2012

The UAE and Finland have discussed ways to boost cooperation, particularly at international forums. (read more here…)

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IHT Rendezvous: The Dubai You Don't Know

May 2, 2012

When its grandiose visions collapsed, Dubai suffered the steepest property crash in the world, laid off workers and downsized banks. Foreigners fled. But Dubai is back, thanks partly to the Arab Spring. (read more here…)

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ICAP opens Dubai office in derivative push

May 2, 2012

DUBAI, May 2 (Reuters) – ICAP Plc, the world'slargest interdealer broker, has opened an office in Dubai with afinancial futures and options team, as the British firm seeks toexpand its derivatives business … (read more here…)

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Tamara Ecclestone goes 'donuting' during Dubai break

May 2, 2012

Tamara Ecclestone showed that there was more to her than just shopping and tanning as she enjoyed an action-packed weekend break in Dubai. (read more here…)

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UAE drafts new law to regulate domestic worker industry

May 2, 2012

A new law has been drafted in the UAE to regulate the domestic workers industry in the country. (read more here…)

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Dubai Chamber study indicates strong growth in the UAE's tourism sector

May 2, 2012

(MENAFN – Emirates News Agency (WAM)) A recently-released Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry study reveals that the UAE tourism sector has shown strong growth and has intensely contributed in … (read more here…)

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Abu Dhabi among bidders for 3 hotels in Australia

May 2, 2012

(MENAFN) Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) was named as one of two contenders for the to buyout of three Marriott hotel properties in Australia, the Australian Financial Review … (read more here…)

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Emirates Islamic Bank profits up

May 2, 2012

The Emirates Islamic Bank announced Tuesday that its operating profits rose to 138 million dirhams (about $16 million) at the close of the first quarter of 2012. (read more here…)

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Canadian cookie brand withdraws from UAE markets

May 2, 2012

The UAE environment and water ministry has announced withdrawal of food products manufactured by the Canada-based TWI Food, as they contain almonds and milk which are not declared on the label. (read more here…)

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UPDATE 2-UAE's Etihad seeks more routes with Aer Lingus stake

May 1, 2012

* Etihad acquires 3 pct stake in Aer Lingus * Airlines in talks over commercial partnership * Etihad seen as potential buyer of govt's 25 pct stake * Shares up 1.7 pct (Adds Etihad statement, analyst comment, … (read more here…)

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