Iran accused of scaring journalists
The situation for independent journalists is Iran is worsening by the day, says CPJ Deputy Director Rob Mahoney.
October 4, 2012 3:47-
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Etihad urges Air Berlin & Air France tie-up
Hogan said Air Berlin would not need another loan from Etihad and would return to profit in the next 12 to 18 months.
October 4, 2012 8:38 -
Qatar Islamic Bank raises $750 million from Sukuk
Ernst & Young estimates global outstanding demand for sukuk to total about $300 billion
October 3, 2012 5:52
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Cyber attacks disrupt Internet in Iran – Official
Iran maintains one of the world's largest Internet filters, blocking access to tens of thousands of websites on the grounds that they are criminal or immoral.
October 3, 2012 5:49 -
UAE approves securities lending, short-selling regulations
Some brokerages in the UAE have been forced to shut down as turnover on the Dubai Financal Market and the Abu Dhabi bourse slumped to seven-year lows in 2011.
October 3, 2012 5:47 -
Iraq central bank eases dollar sale restrictions
The latest easing of restrictions also mean traders taking part in the central bank's dollar auctions will no longer be subject to money transfer quotas.
October 3, 2012 9:08
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Emaar & Al Futtaim plan enormous Egypt investment
Al-Futtaim did not say when the agreement on the venture might be finalised or when construction would be completed.
October 3, 2012 8:54 -
Qatar won’t take Boeing 787s until engine fault fixed
"The 787 has an engine with new technology. However, there has been a material defect in the engine which now needs replacement and inspection," Akbar Al-Baker said after a speech in the Qatari capital Doha.
October 2, 2012 8:50 -
Qatar Airways to join Oneworld Alliance – Sources
Qatar Airways CEO earlier declined speculation that the Doha based airline would be joining...
October 2, 2012 4:10
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Emirates, please fly to Peru now
Emirates has plans to start service to Peru, a popular tourist destination, in the next five years
October 2, 2012 11:13 -
Aldar and Sorouh in deep talks now
ndebted Aldar and Sorouh said in March that they were evaluating a state-backed merger, which would create a company with $15 billion in assets.
October 2, 2012 11:11 -
Dubai takes over Crown Prince’s firm
Zabeel is only managed by DREC, the ownership is still the same," Mohammed al-Shaibani told Reuters on the sidelines of a real estate conference.
October 2, 2012 11:08
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Dewa plans to raise $1.23 billion in 2013 – CEO
When asked about the time-frame for raising funds next year, Tayer said on Tuesday it would be ongoing throughout the year.
October 1, 2012 5:15 -
First Gulf Bank plans five-year bond
FGB plans to issue the new bond under its $3.5 billion euro medium term notes programme
October 1, 2012 4:06 -
Iran unblocks Gmail after complaints
Despite the official announcement warning Iranians that Gmail would be blocked, Aghamiri had said last week that it had been an unintended consequence of an attempt to reinforce the block on YouTube
October 1, 2012 4:02
