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The arrival of US President George Bush in Dubai last month proved it doesn't take much to bring the emirate to a standstill.





Bush’s visit impacts F&B industry

Dubai ground to a halt on January 14 as road closures due to the state visit of President George W. Bush caused havoc for the emirate.





High oil prices tough on US economy - Bush

US president says he will discuss issue with King Abdullah during state visit to kingdom.





Dubai economy suffers $100mn hit

City's complete shutdown due to US president Bush's visit may have cost economy more than $100mn.





US pushes ahead with controversial arms deal

President Bush looks to woo Saudi Arabia on Iran with munitions sale.





Bush visit paralyses Dubai

Confusion reigns as arbitrary diversions cause nine gruelling hours of delays for Dubai motorists.





Bush leaves Dubai for Saudi Arabia

Sheikh Mohammed sees off US president as he heads to Riyadh to meet with kingdom's King Abdullah.





UAE progress 'wonderful'

US president says Emirates has used oil wealth judiciously, pledges to support renewable energy drive.





Bush looks to Saudi for support of Mideast policies

US president wants kingdom to back peace process, pressure on Iran.





Iran 'destabilising region'

Bush accused Tehran of sponsoring terror, condemns refusal to be open about nuclear programme.





Monday a public holiday

Residents of Dubai given day off as authorities tighten security for visit of US president Bush.





Bush touches down in UAE

Sheikh Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed welcome US president upon arrival in UAE.





Bush visits Fifth Fleet amid Iran tensions

US president visits sprawling naval complex in Bahrain following Strait of Hormuz incident.





Bush to unveil $20bn Saudi arms deal

US administration will inform Congress on Monday it plans to go ahead with sale, report says.





Four in five say Bush a failure

Majority of people in Middle East describe contribution to region as 'abject failure', poll reveals.





Bahrain welcomes Bush amid protests

Kingdom's leaders roll out red carpet for first US president to visit Gulf Arab state.





Bush meets top officials in Kuwait

The US president in Kuwait a day after saying US troops "could easily" stay in Iraq for a decade.





Saudi stands by Iran ahead of Bush visit

Kingdom determined to maintain good local relations despite pressure from Bush to contain the republic.





Bush begins Middle East tour

US president George W Bush will deliver only speech of Middle Eastern tour in Abu Dhabi.





Bush under threat from Al-Qaeda

US propagandist urges Islamist militants to target president during forthcoming Middle East tour.





Arab League chief heads for talks in Lebanon

Amr Mussa to discuss plan calling for election of candidate Michel Sleiman.





Rights group demands answers over blogger arrest

Saudi group calls on Interior Ministry to explain Fouad Al-Farhan's arrest.





Bush plans Middle East trip

US President to visit Israel, West Bank and Gulf states in bid to advance the peace process.





Bush urges Arabs to reach out to Israel

US president says Arab states must show they believe Israel has permanent home in Middle East.





Bush opens high-stakes peace conference

Summit to restart peace process and talks for creating Palestinian state.





Laura Bush meets UAE breast cancer survivors

US First Lady meets Emirati women on tour to raise awareness of disease.





Laura Bush heads for Middle East tour

America's First Lady will spend five days raising awareness of healthcare initiatives such as breast cancer.