Burj Dubai all set for 09/09/09 soft opening

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Dubai – Jan 18, 2009 (WAM) Burj Dubai, the world's tallest man-made structure, will see a "soft opening" on September 9 this year in tandem with the launch of Dubai Metro, according to an industry

UAE President to attend Kuwait summit

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The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan will on Sunday leave for Kuwait, heading the UAE delegation to the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit (January, 19-20).

Crisis continues unabated in Gaza: UNICEF

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UNICEF, Gaza, Jan 17, 2009 (WAM) - The UNRWA compound was hit on Jan. 15 by the Israeli military, therefore impacting the UN coordination for delivery of supplies to Gaza.

Dubai's refinancing needs to touch US$15b

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Dubai's corporate refinancing requirements in 2009 are expected to touch US$15 billion (Dh55 billion), according to credit rating agency Moody's in its latest report according to "Gulf News."

Etihad boasts passenger growth

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Massive investments by Etihad Airways have boosted its passenger capacity by nearly 17 times over the past five years to turn it into one of the fastest growing carriers in the world, according to

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