Subject: BAE denies Swiss bribery probe; UAE boosts Iran ties

From: ArabianBusiness.com AM<[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 16:09:03 +0000 (GMT)

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Monday, 14 May 2007

TOP STORIES

BAE denies Swiss bribery probe

BAE says it is unaware of Swiss investigation in relation to Saudi deal.

UAE boosts Iran ties

Ahmadinejad visit results in joint committee to boost economic relations between the two countries.

IPIC to sell Hyundai Oilbank stake

Abu Dhabi investment co. will sell half its stake in South Korean refiner.

Emaar surges on Dubai Holding speculation

Emaar Properties shares surge 6% as Abu Dhabi closes at highest in 6 months.

Inflation could slow UAE growth

IMF official says inflation is becoming a major limiting factor.

Child-rearing costs climb past $40,000

The UAE's rising school fees and pricey maternity packages hit parents hard.

COMMENT

Dialogue in the dark?

Why the WEF will begin with some of the world's most powerful men sitting in a darkened room.

BANKING & FINANCE

Qatar's Khaliji IPO oversubscribed

Al Khaliji bank says $164.8 million IPO oversubscribed by a little over one time.

GCC and Maghreb on right track

IMF's review of Middle East and Central Asia economies praises the two areas' forward-thinking policies.

CONSTRUCTION

Time for dynamic architecture?

Dubai's rotating Time Residences: a new concept in design, or is it all just a gimmick?

Waking up the sleeping giant

Monika Grzesik reports on the UAE capital's efforts to think long term on development.

ENERGY

Shuaiba operating normally says KNPC

Kuwait National Petroleum Co. says refinery not affected by workers protest.

Iran rejects oil minister replacement rumours

Ahmadinejad's office denies rumours that oil minister may be replaced.

PUBLIC SECTOR

Ahmadinejad calls for US forces to leave Gulf

Iranian president says during UAE visit that region can become gulf of 'peace and friendship.'

RETAIL

Al Sadhan enters private label market

KSA hypermarket group plans to compete with multinational brands by expanding its private label products.

TECHNOLOGY

Google Earth launches in Arabic

Google aims to increase Arabic online usage with new launch.

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