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Economics
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Algeria is modernising its infrastructure and by so doing boosting its economic growth.
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Finance
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Capital Intelligence (CI), the international credit rating agency, today announced that it has affirmed Bahrain-based Investcorp's Foreign Currency Long and Short-Term Ratings at BBB+ and A2 respectively. CI has also maintained Investcorp's
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Technology
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The EU-funded programme Support to Research and Technological Development and Innovation Initiatives and Strategies (SRTD),which seeks to help promote applied research and boost innovation initiatives in Jordan
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Media
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In coordination with the Mauritanian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)
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Finance
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The U.S. dollar has retained its position as the key international currency, contributing to the 'AAA' rating on its government, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said in a report published today.
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Over the next two years, Iraq intends to transform and modernize its public financial management (PFM) system. Late last year, in consultation with the IMF and the World Bank, Iraq has adopted a three-year action plan that identified priority
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Culture
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DuPont has today (March 11, 2010), launched an initiative to encourage United Arab Emirates (UAE) students to generate ideas and develop innovative solutions to address prevailing global environmental challenges.
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World Politics
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In recent weeks, as Iran ratcheted up its sensitive uranium enrichment activities another notch, and outside observers voiced growing fears that it had intensified its work to design a nuclear warhead, reports surfaced for the first time
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Industry
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Oman Oil and Gas Minister, Dr. Mohammed bin Hamad al Romhi attended a celebration was held at Sohar Industrial Estate today to mark the opening of Gulf International Pipe Industry ("GIPI") ‘s pipe mill.
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Culture
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The Tunisian Embassy in London is organising a cultural week from the 24 to the 30 of March. The opening ceremony will be held at the Royal Geographical Society in London. Therewill be a Tunisian Art Fair, a photographic exhibition and Mosaic Paintings.
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Finance
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Moody's Investors Service today placed the A1 long term ratings for Qatar Telecom Q.S.C. ("Qtel"), the A1 rating for Qtel International Finance Limited and A1-rated bonds issued under Qtel's GMTN programme under review for possible downgrade.
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Opinion
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At the end of 2009, King Abdullah II of Jordan dissolved Parliament halfway through its four-year term, claiming that it was handling legislation poorly. Prime Minister Samir Rifai assured
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Economics
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Today the Minister for Trade, Investment and Small Business Lord Davies will lead a delegation of British companies to the UAE. Ahead of his visit he tells Global Arab Network why the UK and the Middle East region remain great trading partners.
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Finance
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Fitch Ratings has today affirmed the National Bank of Abu Dhabi's (NBAD) Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA-' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch has affirmed NBAD's Short-term IDR at 'F1+', Support Rating at '1' and Support Rating Floor at 'AA-'.
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Fitch Ratings has today affirmed Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's (ADCB) Support Rating at '1'.
The rating reflects the extremely high probability of support, should it ever be required, from the UAE authorities and the Abu Dhabi government,
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Energy
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With wind, sun and space to spare, Morocco is better endowed than most countries in terms of renewable energy potential. The impetus to go green has also never been stronger, as the energy-importing nation has seen its domestic demand steadily rise.
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Opinion
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Within Jewish tradition there are sources that express not just a tolerance towards aspects of Muslim religiosity, but a real admiration and positive intellectual and religious respect.
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Iraq Politics
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Iraqi voters say they want their next parliament to improve services and the economy rather than pursue the sectarian rivalries that were rekindled in the closing stages of the election campaign.
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Culture
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The EU Delegation in Egypt is organising an information day on Sunday, 14 March on calls for proposals in the field of culture, including the regional EuroMed Audiovisual III programme
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Energy
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In interview with Lebanon Minister of Environment, Mr Mohammad Rahhal told Newsletter of EU Delegation in Beirut: “Lebanon will follow-up on the Copenhagen Accord within the framework of G77 + China and the Arab League positions that
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Technology
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3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) has announced the H3C® S9500E modular switch chassis, a new enterprise core switch optimized for enterprise core and medium-sized data center networks.
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Real Estate
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R+T Middle East 2010 has announced that it will tap into Lebanon's huge market potential in light of growing investment activities in the country, which is expected to help boost commercial and industrial development.
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Palestine Politics
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The EU and US have condemned Israel’s decision to build new housing units in East Jerusalem, saying settlements undermined efforts to restart peace talks.
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Economics
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Deliberations of Oman-UAE Supreme Joint Committee's Meetings were concluded in Muscat at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel today under the chair of Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud al Busaidi,
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Economics
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Since 2004, Iraq has successfully completed three economic reform programs supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF): one under the Emergency Post Conflict Assistance (EPCA) facility and two (precautionary) Stand-By Arrangements (SBA).
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Opinion
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A critical component of Indonesia's democratic future involves recognition of the special role of Islam in the state. Because most Indonesian Muslims want their government to respect Islamic customs even if they do not support the creation of an Islamic state,
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Culture
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On 10 March, three Muslim women will be honoured alongside philanthropist Melinda French Gates and human rights activists Panmelo Castro from Brazil and Rebecca Lolosoli from Kenya, by Vital Voices Global Partnership,
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Lebanon Politics
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Launched by a small group of non-partisan civic-minded citizens called Laïque (Secular) Pride, the March for Secularism will bring Lebanese together on 25 April in support of secularism,
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Travel
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Syrian archaeologists working for Damascus Countryside Governorate has announced the unearthing of 5 archaeological graveyards in old Darya City near Damascus, dating back to the 3rd and 4th Century AD.
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Syria (Al-Hasakeh) With the support of the EU, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has started distributing emergency food assistance to almost 200,000 people in the rural northeast of Syria, where the drought of 2009
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