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1:28pm

Abu Dhabi pushes for homegrown defence

People walk around as they visit the opening of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in the Emirati capital on February 17, 2013. A top French defence industry official said that talks to sell Rafale jet fighters to the UAE were "progressing well", expressing confidence that a deal could be reached with the Gulf state.

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Move to create domestic jobs and diversify away from oil

Analysis

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Billionaire media mogul launches new channel dubbing Indian soaps and lifestyle programmes into Arabic to feed the Middle East’s appetite for subcontinental content

11:31pm

LSE scraps UAE event after ‘restrictions’

Lecturer giving paper on Bahrain barred from entering country

From UK Feb 20, 2013

Britons allege torture after arrest in Dubai

Three arrested on drugs charges seven months ago say they were ill-treated

Feb 20, 2013

Qatar Holding plan will boost disclosure

Fund’s move to seek credit rating set to cast light on deals

From MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE Feb 20, 2013

Cautiously optimistic mood supports UAE

Ebullience is justified but should be no reason for complacency

From MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE Feb 20, 2013

Nasdaq Dubai targets small businesses

Listing in exchange’s new market seen to ease capital shortage

People on the Move

A man walks down a staircase near a stock ticker in the lobby of the London Stock Exchange

The Middle East’s latest moves and hires, featuring the DIFC, Gulf Finance House and Mumtalakat

Keeping the peace in Cairo

women march towards Tahrir Square to protest against sexual harassment

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Like secular morality police, Egypt’s sexual harassment patrols show glimmers of post-revolution spirit

From MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE Feb 19, 2013

Qatar plans $12bn investment company

Gulf state aims to boost international clout

Feb 19, 2013

Gulf states buying up military hardware

Deals could underpin a future regional missile defence shield

Feb 18, 2013

Bahrain needs urgent political settlement

Clashes put strain on talks between opposition and government

Female Saudi doctor Mervat A. Qutub examines a child at the International Medical Center in Jeddah

©Reuters Feb 18, 2013

Saudis lead healthcare spending spree

States channelling resources into sector as demand set to double

Feb 14, 2013

Teenager killed in Bahrain protest clashes

Demonstrations mark second anniversary of Shia-led uprising

From MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 13, 2013

Saudi princes fail to keep court case secret

Lawyers fear damage to relations with western allies

From MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE Feb 13, 2013

Mohammad al-Sheikh heads Saudi regulator

World Bank executive to lead Capital Market Authority

From MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 13, 2013

Yemen plans body to speed aid spending

Department set up to secure more of $7bn pledged

Feb 10, 2013

Global deals put Qatar debt in spotlight

Financing structures are rarely made public

From MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 7, 2013

Just Falafel’s taste for fast expansion

Fast-food outlet uses franchise partners for global chain

From MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE Feb 6, 2013

Kuwait considers bailout for consumer debt

Central bank and ministers oppose proposed $6bn write-off

From MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 3, 2013

Saudi king signals generation jump

Half brother given deputy PM role

Jan 28, 2013

Funding sought for Palestinians in Syria

UN relief body wants $75m for refugees caught in conflict

Jan 28, 2013

UAE accuses 94 of plot to seize power

Gulf state says plotters sought aid from Muslim Brotherhood

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