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Aviation

Emirates seeks A380s on time

Emirates, the biggest customer of the A380 superjumbo, said on Tuesday it is in talks with Airbus to see if it will receive its A380s on time next year after the European planemaker announced a new delivery delay.

Real Estate Property

Nakheel lists Dh3.6 billion sukuk on DIFX

Dubai developer's Dh23b sales so far this year help boost investor confidence in the issue.

Economy

Abu Dhabi's five-year plan to focus on diversification

The Abu Dhabi Department for Planning and Economy (DPE) revealed its strategic five-year plan, focussing on developing the industrial sector and further diversifying the economy.

Banking and Finance

Emirates NBD joins in Russia loan

Initial $100m facility raised to $220m on strong response from international investors.

Oil & Gas

Crude hits record high on Iran's output review news

Oil surged to a record peak near $127 on Tuesday after Iran said it was studying a plan to cut output despite signs that record high prices are hurting consumer nations.

Shipping

Dubai Drydocks to manage Maritime City industrial zone

Dubai Drydocks World, a shipbuilding and repair unit of Dubai World, has signed a contract to manage the industrial area within Dubai Maritime City.

Technology

HP to acquire EDS for more than $12b

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has struck a deal to buy Electronic Data Systems Corp (EDS) for $12.6 billion (Dh46.24 billion), seeking to boost its technology services business to better compete against market leader IBM.

comment & analysis

Columns/Business

All indicators point to an economy in deep trouble

Pakistan's weakening rupee, rising inflation and fast growing international trade deficit are evidence of an economy that is in deep trouble.

Columns/Business

Leaders need to learn by practice

Leadership is always in demand, says John Ryan, head of the Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL).

Columns/Business

Building solid sales strategy

Several companies align their strategy and products to their organisational structures, and so do their sales functions. That is why most of the times they don't meet their targets. Sales structures must emerge from the sales strategy.

 
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AVIATION

Emirates seeks A380s on time

BANKING AND FINANCE

Emirates NBD joins in Russia loan
Emirates NBD plans $2b bond sales
National Bank of Fujairah records 31% slide in net profit

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COMMENT AND ANALYSIS

All indicators point to an economy in deep trouble
Leaders need to learn by practice
Building solid sales strategy

COMMERCE

MAF plans second Muscat City Centre

CONSTRUCTION

Calls for better safety standards in construction

ECONOMY

Abu Dhabi's five-year plan to focus on diversification
Pakistani currency recovers slightly
Indian rupee drops as sentiment weakens

INDUSTRY

UAE's food processing sector worth $3b in 2007
UAE to export gypsum board from next year

INVESTMENT

India seeks investments from UAE
Dubai Group exits Egyptian investment
Dubai Islamic plans halal investment

MARKETS

Sensex sheds early gains to dip 0.6%
UAE benchmarks decline marginally

OIL & GAS

Crude hits record high on Iran's output review news
IEA sees oil demand cooling as prices soar
Rising gas demand in UAE widens supply mismatch
Iran reviews production levels

REAL ESTATE PROPERTY

Premier realty exhibition begins
Experts urge UAE to cut carbon emissions sharply
Enpark unveils key elements of master plan
Nakheel awards Dh2b Veneto contract to Al Jaber Group
Sorouh presents Lulu Island master plan
Dubailand finalises design for superheroes theme park
RAK firm expects to double portfolio
Burooj plans to float shares late next year
Mubadala unveils property and hospitality arm
Finding that balance between dream and reality

SHIPPING

Dubai Drydocks to manage Maritime City industrial zone

TECHNOLOGY

HP to acquire EDS for more than $12b
Firms reluctant to do business online
Gulf's laptop market growing 6o% per annum

TELECOM

Room for virtual network operators
MegaFon eyes $4.6b investment in Iran
etisalat 'may bid for stake in Tata firm'

TOURISM & TRAVEL

Abu Dhabi rebrands western region to attract tourists
South American nations eye Middle East travellers

MORE STORIES FROM Business

AVIATION

Airbus hit by new A380 delivery delay

HOTEL & TOURISM

MGM Grand Abu Dhabi underway

INTERNET

New Wikipedia search tool unveiled

Gadgets pose increasing threat to internet's future

INVESTMENT

Dubai Group completes EFC stake sale

REAL ESTATE PROPERTY

Nakheel lists Dh3.6b sukuk on DIFX

Cityscape Abu Dhabi extended by a day

TECHNOLOGY

Google to launch new products for YouTube service

Dubai to be home to smart tech

Web 2.0 is present tense, not future

Productivity scores points

Leading chipmakers to team up

I've got a virus on my mobile phone!

Microsoft and Hyundai partner for in-car technology

Intel's expansion plans will make it 'more acquisitive'

Sony keeps battle simple with Xbox

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