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Latest business news from the across the world (MENA FN)
May 3rd, 2006 Emirates to cover 150 destinations by 2012
Emirates to cover 150 destinations by 2012
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May 3rd, 2006 Dubai's new airport to open within18 months
Dubai's new airport to open within18 months
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May 3rd, 2006 Kingdom well placed to attract foreign investment - Bahrain
Kingdom well placed to attract foreign investment - Bahrain
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May 3rd, 2006 US direct investment in Qatar around $70bn
US direct investment in Qatar around $70bn
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May 3rd, 2006 Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Tourist Visas
Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Tourist Visas
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May 3rd, 2006 NIOC, CNGCL reach gas sales deal - UAE
NIOC, CNGCL reach gas sales deal - UAE
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May 3rd, 2006 Lubna to head UAE delegation to Munich forum
Lubna to head UAE delegation to Munich forum
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May 3rd, 2006 DPA announces major expansion of Hamriyah Port - UAE
DPA announces major expansion of Hamriyah Port - UAE
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May 3rd, 2006 FTA to help attract $5b in FDI - Bahrain
FTA to help attract $5b in FDI - Bahrain
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May 3rd, 2006 Shuaa Partners obtains licence to operate in DIFC
Shuaa Partners obtains licence to operate in DIFC
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Latest architecture and design news from the Middle East (AMEinfo)
May 3rd, 2006 Dubai $186m roadworks finished
Five major road projects in Dubai have just been completed at cost of $186m, according to a statement by the Roads and Transport Authority. The main work involved building road corridors and access from the Jumeirah Palm Island to Sheikh Zayed Road.
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May 2nd, 2006 Bahrain wants the tallest
Bahrain is studying plans for 1,022-metre tall building designed by Danish firm Henning Larsens Tegnestue, which if built would be double the height of Taiwan Taipai 101, which at 506 metres is currently the world's tallest, according to Gulf Daily News. The plan envisages five towers which would house 30,000 people. It is expected to be announced on 7 May.
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May 2nd, 2006 $50m in Dubai land sales
Dubai land deals worth close to $50m were concluded in Dubai on Tuesday, according to the Lands and Property Department. Mortgages worth $37.33m and sales valued at $11.44m were registered. The highest turnover was in Emirates Hills-1, where sales worth $4.5m took place.
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May 2nd, 2006 Dubai port expansion
Dubai's Al Hamriyah Port is to undergo a major expansion which will increase its storage and general cargo capacity to meet the growth in domestic and regional trade, according to a statement by the Dubai Ports Authority. Three quays at the port will be expanded, including augmentation of the commercial quay by 2.5 km in two phases.
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May 2nd, 2006 Trump offers condo hotel living
Nakheel has released more detail on its Trump International Hotel & Tower, the centerpiece of The Palm Jumeirah development, at the Arabian Travel Market. The 48-storey building will have a 300-room condo hotel and 360 freehold residential apartments. Owners of a condo-apartment can rent out properties through the hotel's rental programme. Construction will commence in late 2006, with sales open in 2007.
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Latest architecture and design news from the across the world (Architectural Record)
May 3rd, 2006 Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects Designing New Austin Courthouse

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May 3rd, 2006 Green Building Documentary Series on PBS

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May 2nd, 2006 With Demolitions, Architectural Remnants at Risk in New Orleans

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April 28th, 2006 Musical Architects: SOM Reclaims Seat at Moynihan Station

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April 27th, 2006 From the Field: Beijing Blog

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April 27th, 2006 As Baseball Season Opens, New Stadiums are Unveiled

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April 27th, 2006 Niemeyer Designing Cultural Complex in Spain

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April 27th, 2006 From the Field: From IJburg

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April 26th, 2006 Silverstein Accepts Deal on Ground Zero

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April 26th, 2006 Jane Jacobs Dies

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Latest real estate news from the Middle East (Strategiy)
May 3rd, 2006 Asteco appoints new head of investment agency for Middle East
Real estate and property services leader Asteco has appointed Simon Gray as its Head of Investment Agency for the Middle East.
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May 3rd, 2006 RTA completes five major road projects in Q1 2006
The AED 56 million contract for the leveling of internal road works in Nad Al Shiba commenced on 9th October 2004 and was completed on 1st January, 2006.
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May 3rd, 2006 Interval International affiliates with Amathus Vacation Club
Amathus Vacation Club is part of Lanitis Group of Companies, one of the largest and most prestigious Cypriot-owned group of companies with its foundations laid almost 110 years ago.
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May 3rd, 2006 The Palm Jumeirah to welcome first residents by end of 2006
The first stage of construction includes 1,350 villas on 11 of the fronds of the island and 2,650 Shoreline Apartments within the 20 buildings located on the East side of the trunk.
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May 2nd, 2006 Falconcity of Wonders draws major response at ATM 2006
The project attracts global players from travel and tourism sector as it aims to position Dubai as the top investment and tourism destination.
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May 2nd, 2006 Aldar Properties to increase Abu Dhabi hotel offering
Aldar has announced at ATM that it has advanced plans for 32 new hotels to be built in Abu Dhabi within the next three to seven years.
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May 2nd, 2006 Trump Intl. Hotel & Tower to be the pinnacle of 21st century living
The property will pioneer the condo-apartment hotel concept in the region, a concept that has been highly successful around the world.
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May 2nd, 2006 First residents move into Emaar's latest offering
The urban living option has added a new dimension to Dubai's booming real estate market and is a first choice among young professionals.
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May 2nd, 2006 World Property Show to be held in Dubai and Kuwait
Worldwide Property Show will showcase over 65 international property developers representing real estate developments from 30 countries.
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May 2nd, 2006 EFAD Holding showcases its landmark projects at ATM 2006
Company draws regional and international investors to its iconic developments OQYANA-world first in Dubai and Khabary?Al Fahaheel Future City in Kuwait.
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Latest real estate news from the across the world (Moreover Technologies)
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May 3rd, 2006 New real estate firm formed for Saudi market
New real estate firm formed for Saudi market, Bahrain TribuneMay 3, 2006Major exhibition highlights boom in housing and construction projects - , Jordan TimesMay 1, 2006Union Land Development Announces Execution of Al Abdali Tower and investment in
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May 3rd, 2006 TABLE-Federal Realty Q1 FFO rises
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST (FRT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Latest Yr ago qtr FFO# (diluted, $/shr) 0.81 0.74 EPS (dil, $/shr) 0.53 0.40 EPS cont. ops. (dil, $/shr) 0.37 0.31 Net income ($ million) 31.0 24.0 Net available to common shareholders ($
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May 3rd, 2006 The Tatas: Real Estate Push
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May 3rd, 2006 Real estate fund has done well, but be cautious
Q. I'm thinking of putting money in T. Rowe Price Real Estate Fund as a portfolio diversification. However, I'm concerned about real estate trends. Your opinion? --V.R., via the Internet A. Portfolio manager David Lee is a smart investor, building
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May 3rd, 2006 Hypo Real Estate Holding AG's AGM on the Internet
9:00AM 2006.05.03 (GMT+1) Hypo Real Estate Holding AG's AGM on the Internet On Monday, May 8, 2006, Hypo Real Estate Holding AG will broadcast the speeches of the Chairman of the Meeting Kurt F. Viermetz and the CEO Georg Funke from approx. 10:15 a.m.
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May 3rd, 2006 Realty Slump Takes Toll on Deposits in West
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May 3rd, 2006 Rodamco Europe Signs Agreement with Provast For Markthal Rotterdam
7:00AM 2006.05.03 (GMT+1) Rodamco Europe Signs Agreement with Provast For Markthal Rotterdam Rotterdam, 3 May 2006 - Rodamco Europe N.V., the largest publicly listed property investment and management company in the retail sector in Europe, has signed
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May 3rd, 2006 Rodamco Europe to buy Rotterdam market hall
Dutch property group Rodamco Europe (RDMB.AS: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement with Provast for the acquisition of commercial space in a market hall in Rotterdam. Rodamco Europe said it was buying Rotterdam's
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May 3rd, 2006 Interest rate blow for homeowners
Interest rate blow for homeowners ABC 2006 More Photos Interest rate blow for homeowners11:41 AM May 3 The Reserve Bank has been caught on the hop by inflationary pressures and raised official interest rates in response. The blow to home and business
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Latest business news from the across the world (BBC)
May 3rd, 2006 Warner Music throws out EMI bid
US record firm Warner Music rejects a $4.2bn bid from EMI, six years after a failed merger between the two firms.
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May 3rd, 2006 Mastercard in $2.8bn shares sale
Credit card firm Mastercard aims to raise $2.8bn by selling 46% of its shares to New York Stock Exchange investors.
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May 3rd, 2006 Euronext in talks with Deutsche
European exchange Euronext has ended talks to merge with the LSE - but is now back in talks with Deutsche Boerse.
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May 3rd, 2006 Fiat profits signal auto recovery
Italy's Fiat reports earnings that top forecasts, thanks in large part to better conditions at its car-making division.
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May 3rd, 2006 Boeing optimistic on aid dispute
The EU and US are stepping up efforts to settle a dispute over subsidies to the aircraft industry, Boeing says.
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May 3rd, 2006 Canadian 'loonie' hits fresh high
The Canadian dollar or "loonie" is now pecking at the heels of the traditionally more robust US "greenback".
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May 2nd, 2006 Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move
South American leaders will hold emergency talks after Bolivia extends state control over natural gas assets.
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May 3rd, 2006 Economic data hint at US strength
Economic data underlines the strength of the US economy, and suggests that interest rates could keep rising.
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May 3rd, 2006 ADB head warns on high oil price
The Asian Development Bank is warning about the impact of higher oil prices on regional development.
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May 3rd, 2006 Fresh row brews over pub football
The Premier League is warning landlords that they face court action if they show premiership football matches without subscribing to Sky.
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Latest news from the Middle East (International Herald Tribune)
May 3rd, 2006 Apparel boom in Jordan takes toll on labor
Propelled by a free trade agreement with the United States, apparel manufacturing is booming in Jordan, its exports to America soaring twentyfold in the past five years.
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May 3rd, 2006 West wants UN vote to force Iran to obey
The United States, Britain and France have drafted a UN Security Council resolution to require Iran to stop its nuclear activities, but Russia and China are resisting.
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May 3rd, 2006 In Zimbabwe, spending mountains of cash
How bad is inflation in Zimbabwe? Well, consider this: At a supermarket near the center of this tattered capital, toilet paper costs 417 Zimbabwean dollars.
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May 2nd, 2006 Holding arms dealers accountable at home
Charles Taylor is awaiting trial in an African cell, facing charges of heinous atrocities. But a very different trial of his former Dutch business associate has opened at a district court in The Hague.
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May 2nd, 2006 Bush presses Sudan on Darfur talks
President George W. Bush urged President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan to send a senior representative back to peace talks in Nigeria that are intended to end the carnage in Darfur.
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May 2nd, 2006 Globalist: Very bad and worse - The options with Iran
The chances that diplomacy will stop Iran's quest for nuclear weapons look remote. There are three reasons: Russian oil, Iranian nationalism and the Iraq legacy.
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May 2nd, 2006 2 hostages freed by Iraqi rebels
BAGHDAD: Two German hostages held in Iraq since January were freed after more than three months in captivity, the German Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
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May 2nd, 2006 Briefly: Nepal prime minister forms a lean cabinet
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May 2nd, 2006 Qatar gives grants for victims of U.S. storm
Qatar was to announce Tuesday roughly $60 million in grants to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
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May 2nd, 2006 Iran calls on UN to protest U.S. threats
Iran has asked the United Nations to take a stand against U.S. threats that Iran said included possible nuclear strikes on its territory and were "in total contempt of international law."
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Latest news from across the world (BBC)
April 30th, 2006 Pressure grows for Darfur peace
International mediators step up pressure on warring sides in Darfur to meet Sunday's peace deal deadline.
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April 30th, 2006 New Nepalese PM sworn in by king
Veteran Nepalese politician Girija Prasad Koirala is sworn in as prime minister after weeks of pro-democracy protests.
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April 30th, 2006 China ignores Vatican over bishop
The state-controlled Catholic church in China ordains a new bishop without the approval of the Vatican.
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April 29th, 2006 EU deadline on Mladic approaches
A European Union deadline for Serbia to hand over war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic is set to expire.
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April 30th, 2006 France speculates on PM's future
Speculation grows in France that Dominique De Villepin could be forced to resign over his implication in a legal case.
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April 29th, 2006 Leftist trio seals Americas pact
The leaders of Venezuela, Bolivia and Cuba sign a deal aimed at countering US influence in Latin America.
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April 30th, 2006 Liberal thinker JK Galbraith dies
Renowned economist and political thinker John Kenneth Galbraith dies in the US at the age of 97.
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April 29th, 2006 Peru recalls Venezuela diplomat
Peru recalls its ambassador to Venezuela, accusing Caracas of interference in the electoral process.
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April 29th, 2006 Egyptian troops kill one in clash
Egyptian troops probing the triple bomb attacks in Dahab clash with gunmen in central Sinai, killing one.
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April 29th, 2006 Cricket: Windies beat Zimbabwe
Brian Lara leads the way as West Indies beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the opening one-day match in Antigua.
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Latest art and design news from (New York Times)
May 2nd, 2006 3 Convicted, 3 Acquitted in Theft of Munch's Art
Prosecutors hope a penalty of $121 million will pressure the men to reveal the whereabouts of the paintings.
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May 2nd, 2006 Richard Rogers to Design Tower at Ground Zero
The British architect who helped create Paris' Pompidou Center will design Tower 3 on Greenwich Street. This is his fourth major commission in New York.
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May 2nd, 2006 A Famous Face, and Now an Auction Star
Strong sales of works by van Gogh and Picasso at Christie's on Tuesday left little doubt that the Impressionist and modern art market is still growing.
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May 2nd, 2006 Rare Watercolor Collection Auctioned Piece by Piece
A rare collection of illustrations by William Blake fetched a disappointing at total Sotheby's on Tuesday, to the dismay of many dealers and collectors.
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April 30th, 2006 Chinese Artist Zhou Tiehai Proves the Emperor Is Naked
Zhou Tiehai, a Chinese painter who delegates his work to hirelings, has risen from marginalized rebel to mainstream superstar by mocking the art scene.
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April 30th, 2006 The Debut of Pinault's Coveted Art Collection, Originally Bound for Paris
François Pinault has chosen Venice as the city where he will show part of his vast art collection for the first time.
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