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China forges Arab ties, hedging bets in the Gulf as it supports Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—To celebrate Chinese New Year last month, Dubai’s swankiest hotel bathed its sail-shaped facade in red lighting accented with an image of a twisting golden dragon. The gesture by the $2,300-a-night Burj al-Arab was a not-so-subtle nod to the tightening bonds Beijing is forging with the kings and sheiks who rule...

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Varian Medical Systems Showcases Advanced Radiotherapy Systems for Treating Cancer at 2012 …

Varian Spotlights TrueBeam(TM) Treatment System at Dubai World Trade Centre, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR), the world leader in radiotherapy, is spotlighting its family of advanced treatment machines and integrated software solutions at the 2012 Arab Health Congress and Exhibition over the next four days. The Varian exhibit (Sheikh...

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U.N. Nuclear Inspectors' Visit to Iran Is a Failure, West Says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — American and European officials said Friday that a mission by international nuclear inspectors to Tehran this week had failed to address their key concerns, indicating that Iran's leaders believe they can resist pressure to open up the nation's nuclear program. (read more…) Related items Leading Project, Islamic Finance Lawyer...

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Dubai port operator DP World sees 10 per cent growth in business at its ports in 2011

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai port operator DP World says business at its docks rose 10 per cent last year, particularly in emerging markets. (read the story…) Related items Elekta Demonstrates Comprehensive Range of Cancer Management Solutions at 2012 Arab Health Congress and Exhibition Business : Abu Dhabi sets new dates for Louvre,...

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Where the Arab Spring Faltered

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Stop me if this story sounds familiar: Tech-savvy activists living in an Arab autocracy decide that the time has come to press for democratic reform. They use Facebook and Twitter to rally support, gathering signatures for a petition—the first of its kind—that demands free elections. The regime cracks down, arresting the...

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Elekta Demonstrates Comprehensive Range of Cancer Management Solutions at 2012 Arab Health Congress and Exhibition

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – An estimated 72,000 healthcare professionals gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre Jan. 23-26 for the 2012 Arab Health Congress and Exhibition. … (read the story…) Related items Dubai port operator DP World sees 10 per cent growth in business at its ports in 2011...

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Business : Abu Dhabi sets new dates for Louvre, Guggenheim

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The developer of an ambitious cultural district in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday outlined a new timetable for the stalled project, with its first attraction — a branch of the Louvre — now slated to open in 2015. (read the story…) Related items Plans pushed back for Louvre and Guggenheim...

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Omnicell Increases Presence in the Middle East with Strong Showing at Arab Health 2012 and Completion of Technical …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –  Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL – News), a leading global provider of medication and supply management solutions and analytics software for healthcare … (read the story…) Related items Dubai port operator DP World sees 10 per cent growth in business at its ports in 2011 Elekta...

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Iran ends naval maneuvers as France pushes for Europe to join tougher US sanctions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran closed out naval war games in the Gulf on Tuesday much the way they began last month: striking a tone of military defiance while Western powers rallied behind tougher oil and financial sanctions as a crippling tool against Tehran’s nuclear program. The standoff atmosphere — less than a...

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Iran ends naval manoeuvrs as France pushes for Europe to join tougher US sanctions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iran closed out naval war games in the Gulf on Tuesday much the way they began last month: striking a tone of military defiance while Western powers rallied behind tougher oil and financial sanctions as a crippling tool against Tehran’s nuclear program. (read the story…) Related items Iran ends...

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