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Determined UAE hold Iran to draw in World Cup qualifier

Determined UAE hold Iran to draw in World Cup qualifier

Sport
UAE unfortunate not to win but Saudi Arabia lose to South Korea in Riyadh.

Australia break Bahrain hearts in World Cup qualifier
Sport
Aussies' late goal breaches Bahrain defences while Japan beat Qatar.

Dubai to be golfing hotspot
Sport
Emirates predicted to be one of most popular golfing destinations in EMEA despite record green fees.

UAE desperate for 3pts from Iran World Cup clash
Sport
Iran coach insists Ali Daei he will not take the Group 2 bottom team lightly.

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The future of cricket
Moneymen have grappled control of cricket away from pensioners in old school ties. So much the better, says Rob Corder.

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Banking & Finance

  1. Lenders ramp up interest rates on home loans
  2. Kuwait introduces new repurchase deals

Construction & Industry

  1. Luxury hotel fitter expects to see Dubai slowdown
  2. Global crisis 'yet to seriously hit Gulf construction sector'

Culture & Society

  1. Pop star to give evidence in Bahrain lawsuit case
  2. Finance still most popular jobs sector: survey

Education

  1. UAE education chief reveals $2bn strategy
  2. Saudi hikes student allowance by 50%

Energy

  1. Oil price falls to below $53 on economic gloom
  2. Ras Al-Khaimah grants 25-yr oil concession

Healthcare

  1. Manslaughter charge doctor has licence suspended
  2. UK entrepreneur in Qatar biomedical venture

Islamic Finance

  1. ISDA to launch sharia-proof derivative standard
  2. Sukuk to recover in 2009 - BNP Paribas

Media & Marketing

  1. Cirque du Soleil returning to Dubai next year
  2. Emarat Al-Youm in dark over court ban

Personal Finance

  1. Lenders ramp up interest rates on home loans
  2. Amlak suspends new mortgage loans

Politics & Economics

  1. UAE pledges $550mn aid to Afghanistan
  2. Bahrain survey identifies skills shortage

Real Estate

  1. Sama Dubai reviews projects amid global crisis
  2. Developer puts new projects on hold amid global crisis

Retail

  1. Bin Hendi chief sees 20% fall in business
  2. Damas set to slow down 2009 expansion plans

Sport

  1. Determined UAE hold Iran to draw in World Cup qualifier
  2. Australia break Bahrain hearts in World Cup qualifier

Technology

  1. Software boost as ID card registration rush continues
  2. I-Mate not going under, CEO says

Transportation

  1. Super-tanker owners 'in negotiations' with pirates
  2. Abu Dhabi roads death rate 'twice UAE average'

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Luxury hotel fitter expects to see Dubai slowdown
  2. Bollywood star chosen for 'Atlantis Goddess' role

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SPOT POLL

Following the temporary closure of Kuwait Stock Exchange, what do you think the future holds for Gulf markets?

Markets have reached a nadir and share values will now begin to recover.
Most sectors will soon recover but the real estate shares will suffer for some time to come.
The global financial crisis has only just arrived and markets are in for worse times ahead.
Many more companies will be forced to buy back shares in a bid to boost their value.
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  1. Determined UAE hold Iran to draw in World Cup qualifier 1
    20 Nov ' 08 at 09:53
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