Oman real GDP grew estimated 8.3 percent in 2012
Rate considerably higher than most economists had predicted; the International Monetary Fund forecast in October pegged Oman's growth at 5 percent in 2012.
January 2, 2013 3:23-
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Dubai telco du signs $100 million financing deal
The financing, and other debt facilities secured recently, would give the firm flexibility to fund future growth of its business, du said in a statement on Dubai's bourse.
January 2, 2013 3:20 -
Qtel buys further $360 million stake in Tunisian telco, Tunisiana
Qatar Telecom (Qtel), the majority state-owned telecommunications operator, has agreed with the Tunisian government to buy a further 15 percent stake in that country's operator Tunisiana for $360 million.
January 2, 2013 3:11
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UAE finally decriminalizes bounced cheques
The United Arab Emirates will stop imprisoning expatriates for writing cheques that bounce, Abu Dhabi daily The National reported on Tuesday, citing a senior official.
January 2, 2013 3:09
