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RECOVERY MAY BE DELAYED: IMF
Tough time ahead for Arab Spring nations
Arab spring countries face rising social tensions that could thwart an early economic recovery from over two years of political turmoil that has worsened fiscal pressures and threatens macroeconomic stability, a senior IMF official said.
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FUJAIRAH EYES KEY ENERGY ROLE
Enoc unit to commission $100m oil terminal
Horizon Terminals Limited (HTL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc), said its new oil terminal, built at a cost of over $100 million in Fujairah, will be commissioned this month.
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REGIONAL EXPANSION
Dubai retailer MAF mulls $1bn investments
Dubai retailer Majid Al Futtaim Holding (MAF) - sole franchise of hypermarket chain Carrefour in the Gulf - said it foresaw capital investments of up to $1 billion this year as it steadily expanded its foothold in the region.
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SPECIAL REPORT
In Syria's shadow, Iraq violence a new test for US
Saddled with Middle East problems ranging from Iran to Syria and beyond, President Barack Obama now faces one that is both old and new: Iraq, which is witnessing near-daily car bombings and attacks on mosques, say experts.
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ANALYSIS
Oil saving win-win drives Saudi solar boom
A slide in solar power costs and a surge in oil prices over last few years has made solar power a win-win strategy for Saudi: saving billions of dollars of crude for export while making electricity at less than half the cost.
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IMAGE OF THE DAY
Jagger power
Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs with Carrie Underwood during The Rolling Stones 50 and Counting tour at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
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Dubai retailer Majid Al Futtaim Holding (MAF) - sole franchise of hypermarket chain Carrefour in the Gulf - said it foresaw capital investments of up to $1 billion this year as it steadily expanded its foothold in the region.
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Bahrain plans $41m water, power upgrades
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Tough time ahead for Arab Spring nations
Arab spring countries face rising social tensions that could thwart an early economic recovery from over two years of political turmoil that has worsened fiscal pressures and threatens macroeconomic stability, a senior IMF official said.
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In Syria's shadow, Iraq violence a new test for US
Saddled with Middle East problems ranging from Iran to Syria and beyond, President Barack Obama now faces one that is both old and new: Iraq, which is witnessing near-daily car bombings and attacks on mosques, say experts.
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Renault rolls out new 'Twin’Run'
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Qatar to set up $99bn health, education fund
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Iran director's 'secret film' wins praise at Cannes
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Tamkeen hosts major graduation ceremony
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