New hotel classification in Abu Dhabi by June

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Abu Dhabi, Jan 21, 2009 (WAM) - The hotel and hotel apartments classification system introduced by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is prompting a range of upgrades for hotels throughout the emir

DIFC releases Intellectual Property laws draft

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Dubai, Jan 21, 2009 (WAM) - The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) yesterday said it has released a draft of its proposed Intellectual Property laws for public consultation.

UAE markets fall to four-year low

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Dubai, Jan 21, 2009 (WAM) - UAE markets tumbled to a four and a half year low on Tuesday - along with other Gulf bourses - as oil prices dropped further and the profits of the world's largest petro

GCAA approves Etihad request

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Abu Dhabi, Jan 21, 2009 (WAM) - Etihad has received full approval from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for its narrow body aircraft, the Airbus A319 and Airbus A320, to operate in Categ

Advanced technology to help Metro reduce costs

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Dubai, Jan 21, 2009 (WAM) - The Dh15.5 billion Dubai Metro will be able to keep its operating costs under control through the use of advanced technology, says a senior official.

DSF consumer spending likely to reach Dh10b

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Dubai, Jan 21, 2009 (WAM) - This year's edition of the month-long Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is likely to see consumers spending rise to Dh10 billion and visitor numbers reach 3.2 million, a top

Kuwait Economic Conference's draft resolutions

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Kuwait, Jan 20, 2009 (WAM) - Arab the Arab Economic Summit draft resolutions include a number of items, notably the Israeli aggression on the Palestinian people in Gaza Strip and its repercussions.

World Future Energy Summit 2009 kicks off in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi, Jan 20, 2009 (WAM) - The World Future Energy Summit 2009 kicked off yesterday in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and D

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