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In the Arabic press this week

Kipp takes a look at some editorials from the Arabic press. This week: Change looms over the energy industry; Rescue from Damascus; Change in the Middle East; Silencing Syria.

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The camouflaged trade with Iran

Despite the embargo, 74 companies have done business with both the US government and Iran since 2000, some through Gulf intermediaries.

2010-03-11 09:45:31

The camouflaged trade with Iran - Despite the embargo, 74 companies have done business with both the US government and Iran since 2000, some through Gulf intermediaries.

Economy

Tighter rules on EU visas would hurt Dubai Inc.

OPINION: Changing the UAE’s open border policies in the wake of the Mossad assassination would have dire consequences for business.

2010-02-23 17:27:09

Tighter rules on EU visas would hurt Dubai Inc. - OPINION: Changing the UAE’s open border policies in the wake of the Mossad assassination would have dire consequences for business.

Economy

Iran trade ties not easily broken

Dubai is Tehran’s largest non-oil trading partner, with trade between the two hitting $12 billion last year. But with tougher US sanctions on the cards, could Iran’s “back door to the West” be forced to curtail exports?

2010-02-21 23:13:30

Iran trade ties not easily broken - Dubai is Tehran’s largest non-oil trading partner, with trade between the two hitting $12 billion last year. But with tougher US sanctions on the cards, could Iran’s “back door to the West” be forced to curtail exports?

Economy

Liable to the Libyans

With the news that doctors were ‘encouraged’ by the Libyans to conclude that the Lockerbie bomber had only three months to live, and Jack Straw’s admission of using the prisoner to secure trade deals, the UK can no longer deny the obvious.

2009-09-06 15:21:08