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Saudi Arabia bans Brazil import

KSA bans Brazil beef after Mad Cow concerns

Between January and October, Saudi Arabia imported 31,300 tonnes of beef, putting it among the top 10 largest importers from Brazil, the world's largest beef exporter.

December 18, 2012 5:43
 
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Top 5 luxury summer cruise destinations of 2012

The idea of being whisked away on a summer cruise is irresistible to some of us, with enough entertainment onboard and thrilling adventures offshore. Kipp rounds up the top 5 dreamiest cruise destinations this summer.

July 26, 2012 3:37
 
Lights dim for emerging economies

Lights dim for emerging economies

Commodity prices can be a good barometer for emerging market growth, and their relentless sell-off over the past two months has tracked the fading of the one bright light in the global economic recovery.

June 25, 2012 11:27
 
Qatar Fund Bullish On Brazil, Other Emerging Markets

Qatar Fund Bullish On Brazil, Other Emerging Markets

Qatar Holding, a unit of the gas-rich Gulf state's sovereign wealth fund, is bullish on emerging economies, its chief executive told reporters on Sunday.

April 22, 2012 4:03
 
Qatar name Brazilian Autuori as new coach

Qatar name Brazilian Autuori as new coach

Qatar have appointed Brazilian Paulo Autuori as national team coach, the country's FA said on its website (www.qfa.com.qa) on Saturday.

February 19, 2012 10:15
 
Venezuela says buying four Airbus planes from UAE

Venezuela says buying four Airbus planes from UAE

Venezuela's state carrier will buy four used Airbus A340-500 planes for $240 million from the United Arab Emirates, President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday.

January 23, 2012 2:59
 
Filing overtime for answering work emails? Yes please!

Filing overtime for answering work emails? Yes please!

Before you read this story, think about how your boss would reach if you filed overtime pay for answering work emails out of office hours. It’s possible. Brazil’s done it.

January 17, 2012 12:01
 
UAE firms rank 5th in global bribe-paying survey

UAE firms rank 5th in global bribe-paying survey

The UAE and Argentina rank 5th out of 28 in a poll that measures which countries are most likely to pay bribes when doing business abroad. Russia tops the list.

November 2, 2011 3:34
 
The health challenge in emerging market cities

The health challenge in emerging market cities

Former PM of Pakistan, Shaukat Aziz calls for the reinvention of urban and rural public health, but at what cost?

April 4, 2011 10:05
 
A freebie for your thoughts

A freebie for your thoughts

Forget giving away your ideas for pennies. Sample Central is opening about five outlets across the UAE that will give you products for free in return for good old feedback

March 29, 2011 4:11
 

IEA chief sees slide in global oil output

Oil-producers could follow US lead and halt development of new offshore projects.

June 19, 2010 9:41
 
Brazil’s goal: Mideast FTAs

Brazil’s goal: Mideast FTAs

Israel is the first country outside of South America to sign a free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc. And Jordan could be next.

March 19, 2010 5:07
 

Aabar buys stake in Brazilian bank

Abu Dhabi-based investment fund, Aabar Investments, announced on Sunday it has bought...

October 11, 2009 3:22