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Last updated: 07 Oct, 2009  
 Africa / Middle East


Gulf countries, South Korea discuss free trade pact
IANS | 23 Nov, 2009
The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members and South Korea have concluded a three-day technical meeting as part of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the two parties, WAM news agency reported Sunday.
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Dubai Global Tea Forum to start from March 9
IANS | 23 Nov, 2009
The third Global Dubai Tea Forum would be organised here March 9-10, WAM news agency reported.
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Gulf region aviation sector to attract $45 bn by 2014: Report
IANS | 12 Oct, 2009
The Gulf region's civil aviation sector is poised to attract more than $45 billion in investments in the next five years, according to a report by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz).
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Record surge in UAE consumer confidence
IANS | 11 Nov, 2009
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has registered a record surge in consumer confidence in the third quarter of 2009, WAM news agency reported Tuesday.
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UAE, Malaysia seek to boost trade cooperation
IANS | 10 Nov, 2009
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Trade Minister Lubna Al Qasimi is heading a 70-member delegation to Malaysia to boost economic cooperation between the two countries, WAM news agency reported Monday.
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UAE to support dam project in Burkina Faso
IANS | 10 Nov, 2009
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will give about $9 million loan for a dam project in Burkina Faso in West Africa, WAM news agency reported on Monday.
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UAE to host First Exporters Forum
SME Times News Bureau | 09 Nov, 2009
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host the First Exporters Forum in Dubai today, WAM news agency reported.
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China pledge $10 bn in aid to Africa
IANS | 09 Nov, 2009
China on Sunday announced $10 billion in concessional loans to African nations.
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UAE issues measures to counter money laundering
IANS | 09 Nov, 2009
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced measures to deal with money laundering in the insurance sector, WAM news agency reported on Sunday.
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UAE, France seek to boost economic cooperation
IANS | 07 Nov, 2009
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France have pledged to enhance cooperation in the trade sector, which grew by 25 percent to more than $4 billion in 2008, WAM news agency reported.
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