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Thursday, 25 October 2007

Education, reform critical to Saudi future
World Economic Forum study highlights challenges facing kingdom as it develops over next 20 years.

Dubai makes record books with world's biggest ad
Advertising banner the size of three football pitches unveiled at Dubai International Airport.

Gold Koran fetches $2.3mn at London auction
Sale of 800-year-old Koran sets world records at Christie's in London.

Forbes banned in Saudi over wealth report
Latest issue of Arabic language edition banned over article on wealth of ruling dynasties.





Why bother?
I am determined not to fall into the trap of complaining about the traffic within the Emirate of Dubai.



Investment Dar plans Islamic stock market
Islamic investor applies for permission to open stock market compliant with Muslim law.



Business backs ditching dollar peg
Significant proportion of businesses in favour of Gulf states dropping peg to US currency, study shows.



Deyaar unveils $817mn Dubai plans
Real estate firm announces plans for mixed use project in Downtown Jebel Ali.



Wataniya wins Israeli frequencies
Kuwaiti mobile firm given verbal consent to start operating second Palestinian network.

HP ends local PC assembly in Middle East
EXCLUSIVE: Vendor to phase out Saudi desktop production by end of year.



AirAsia X eyes Middle East routes
Malaysian long-haul budget carrier looking for regional destinations that can offer attractive packages.

DAE eyes airport opportunities
Dubai Aerospace Enterprises is studying airport investment projects in the Middle East and Australasia.



GLOBAL MARKETS
Last Updated: 24/10/2007
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