Dubai exports climb amid global downturn

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Dubai, Jan 26, 2009 (WAM) - Exports and re-exports enjoyed a 42 per cent leap in 2008, according to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

etisalat to invest US$5b in Iran over 5 years

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Abu Dhabi, Jan 26, 2009 (WAM) - Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (etisalat) expects to invest up to US$5 billion (Dh18.35 billion) over five years in its Iran operations after winning the co

Impact of global crisis on UAE economy 'limited'

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Dubai, Jan 26, 2009 (WAM) - Local companies' outstanding performances alongside the country's diversified sources of income are mitigating the effect of the global financial crisis on the national

UAE to participate in European Jiu-Jitsu Championship

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Abu Dhabi, Jan 26, 2009 (WAM) - The UAE wrestling and judo national team is stepping up preparation to participate in the European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship to be held in Lisbon from January 30 t

1,000 poets to take part in Dubai poetry festival

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Dubai, Jan 26, 2009 (WAM) - One thousand poets from 45 countries are expected to participate in the first edition of the Dubai International Poetry Festival 2009, the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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