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UAE shares retreat, led by Emaar, Aldar

UAE shares declined on Sunday, led by real estate stocks as foreigners exited the region.

Shipping

Berthing pangs at Jebel Ali Port

Frustrated by congestion at Jebel Ali port, where it can take several days for ships to berth, importers of perishable goods in Dubai are searching for alternative ports.

Banking and Finance

Investment banks target Middle East

Amidst the general uncertainty continuing to beset the capital markets in the developed world, the Middle East offers one of the bright spots in emerging markets for investment banking, a new McKinsey research shows.

Oil & Gas

World eyes Gulf nations as demand for oil grows

The world demand for oil and gas is increasing day by day and all eyes are on the Gulf Cooperation Council producers to quench the world's thirst for oil and gas, according to the organisers of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec).

Trade

Dubai officials visit Turkey to strengthen trade links

The UAE has reinforced its ties with Turkey through a five-man UAE delegation at the recently concluded 77th Izmir International Fair, Turkey's oldest trade fair.

Automobiles

Aston Martin says Mideast is a key target market

British luxury car maker Aston Martin is suffering from the economic downturn but is hoping to offset weakness in the UK and United States with bigger sales in emerging markets - with the Middle East a key target.

Aviation

Etihad flies 1.6 million passengers in airline's best summer

Etihad Airways has enjoyed its busiest summer period in its four-year history with more than 1.6 million passengers taking the Abu Dhabi-based airline's flights during the months of June, July and August.

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Columns/Business

Bahrain embraces a fresh economic direction

Over the past few weeks, authorities in Bahrain had disclosed a new set of economic policies largely designed to make maximum use of scarce resources.

Columns/Business

Islamic bond decree delivers rude shock to sukuk market

Borrowing costs on projects have risen after ruling by scholars that most bonds ran afoul of religious rules.

Islamic bond decree delivers rude shock to sukuk market
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Opec likely to continue production at record pace
Taqa agrees to buy EnCore Oil Netherlands unit for $5.5 Million
Shares in GCC countries fall after crude price drop
Abu Dhabi plans $1b movie production investment
Saudi Aramco cuts LPG prices for September
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Berthing pangs at Jebel Ali Port

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TECHNOLOGY

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