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DIFX rebranded Nasdaq Dubai

The Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) has rebranded its market as Nasdaq Dubai as of Tuesday.

Banking and Finance

Mohammad meets citigroup chief

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday received Chairman of Citigroup Inc Sir Winfried Franz Wilhen Bischoff.

Economy

Al Mansouri says UAE affected, but taking steps to stem crisis

The UAE and the Gulf region are affected by the current global financial crisis, Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, told the media on Tuesday.

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US-UAE ties to remain cordial despite change

The new US Ambassador to the UAE, Richard Olson, has said the two countries will develop their relationship further on various political and economic levels in spite of the change in the leadership and administrative teams in America.

Market Watch

Banks lead world markets lower

World stock markets fell on Tuesday ahead of expected further losses on Wall Street amid gloom about prospects for the world economy and the banking system.

Oil & Gas

Oil climbs above $55 after scraping 22-month low

Oil rose above $55 a barrel on Tuesday after a slide to a new 22-month low earlier in the session, depressed by the gloomy outlook for the world economy.

Banking and Finance

Barclays bows to shareholder pressure

Barclays PLC bowed to shareholder protests on Tuesday, saying it will let existing stockholders in on a share issue originally earmarked for private Middle Eastern investors.

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A few lessons on the economy for Pakistan's PM

This week's bold expectation in a public statement by Pakistan's prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, hoping that the country will succeed in overcoming its ongoing economic crisis with the support from the so called friendly countries, squarely demonstrates a failure to understand the depth of the crisis.

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AUTOMOBILES

US congress takes first step in automaker bailout
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AVIATION

Al Jaber aviation orders more aircraft

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Mohammad meets citigroup chief
Barclays bows to shareholder pressure
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COMMENT AND ANALYSIS

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COMMERCE

Carrefour replaces CEO with former Nestle boss
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COMMODITIES

Gold steadies as stronger oil and yen spur buying of platinum

ECONOMY

Al Mansouri says UAE affected, but taking steps to stem crisis
Philippines budget deficit grows bigger
ADB says Asia economically dynamic despite crisis
Inflation 'becomes yesterday's story'

GENERAL

US-UAE ties to remain cordial despite change
Mohammad holds talks with Algerian president

HOTEL & TOURISM

Dubai World plans more hotel projects
InterContinental Hotels Group opens new Express property

INDUSTRY

TechnoPark signs deal with South Korean firm
Mustang awarded carbon capture deal

INSURANCE

Green Crescent sets first-year target of Dh100m in premiums

MARKET WATCH

DIFX rebranded Nasdaq Dubai
Banks lead world markets lower
South Africa 'largely cushioned from crisis'

MARKETS

Indian rupee falls to 3-week low
Qatar expects market to shrink in 2009
Asian, European markets slide further down
Stocks shed 3.8% on India's main market
Mixed day for UAE shares as Dubai benchmark falls
Nasdaq Dubai set to begin derivatives trading today

OIL & GAS

Oil climbs above $55 after scraping 22-month low
More gas infrastructure needed in Middle East

REAL ESTATE PROPERTY

Mega real estate project launched

TECHNOLOGY

Yahoo shares up as CEO resigns
Kodak sues Samsung and LG over patents

TELECOM

du official confirms financing worth Dh3b

TOURISM & TRAVEL

Rise in Gulf tourists visiting Switzerland
Australia hopes new film will draw visitors

TRADE

Dubai sees slight drop in exports as markets slump

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Mohammad swears in new judges

INDUSTRY

GE CEO says confident in business model

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Asian stocks fall as Citigroup cuts jobs

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Dow, Nasdaq turn positive on HP results, outlook

OIL & GAS

Oil rises to $56, rebounding from 22-month low

TECHNOLOGY

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