West Bank leader eyes 'home stretch to freedom' (29 Jul 2010)
Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian prime minister, says the West Bank's economic boom is not sustainable and lasting growth could happen only once Israel lifts its restrictions on the occupied territory for good
Gulf's budget carriers aim high (28 Jul 2010)
The low-cost carriers have seen their market share grow to between 6 and 8 per cent in 2009, according to industry participants and analysts, and they have plans to go further
EgyptAir sets course for raised profits (28 Jul 2010)
In spite of a tough environment with declining profits, the company is pressing ahead with the expansion of its fleet and adding destinations in a bid to lift market share
Sentiment towards UAE stocks improves (28 Jul 2010)
Stocks are cheap, and as a result some international investors are as turning more positive on the UAE's boruses
EU adopts 'unprecedented' Iran sanctions (26 Jul 2010)
The measures ban European companies from investing in Iran's vital oil and gas industries, and also from providing insurance services to Iranian entities, which could hit shipping and transport
Abu Dhabi aims to do more for local start-ups (26 Jul 2010)
Regional governments have been supporting new businesses with initiatives aimed at fostering entrepreneurialism and boosting jobs for nationals entering the labour market
Turkey focuses on its backyard (26 Jul 2010)
As Turkey has expanded its influence in the Middle East, with an energetic foreign policy that has rattled western allies, analysts have been probing the perceived shift
Turkey throws sanctions lifeline to Iran (25 Jul 2010)
Turkey could emerge as a new safety net for Iranian business as the government insists that it will abide by UN sanctions, but not the more sweeping restrictions imposed on Tehran by the US and the European Union
Tehran adds to carmakers' woes (21 Jul 2010)
Iran's government has reduced its stake in the country's two largest car producers, which together form the core of the second most important national industry after oil and gas
Israel to offer sweeteners to boost high-tech (21 Jul 2010)
The Israeli government is preparing to bolster high technology industry, a crucial sector of its economy that struggles with fundraising and a looming shortage of skilled employees
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