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Tuesday, 02 December 2008
Nakheel mulls $15bn IPO move - reports

Nakheel mulls $15bn IPO move - reports

Real Estate
Palm developer reportedly eyeing initial public offering in bid to raise extra funds for projects.

Clinics protest amid health software cash row
Healthcare
Private health providers lose up to AED40,000 in aftermath of failed electronic data move.

Business class travel falls in MENA region - survey
Travel & Hospitality
Travellers responding to fears of recession by going economy class, says new poll.

Companies facing Saudization jobs crackdown
Politics & Economics
Labour minister vows to get tough on firms breaking rules on employment.


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A disguised opportunity
Why the economic slowdown gives the property industry valuable time to reconsider decisions and brush up processes.

Sathya Mithra Ashok  

Citigroup's 'capital' was all casing, no meat
There something very wrong with the way Citigroup measures capital, argues Jonathan Weil.

Jonathan Weil

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With taxis being exempt from Salik tolls from Dec 2, will you be more likely to use the service?

Absolutely, the low petrol price and lack of Salik makes taxis too cheap to ignore.
I would be more willing to travel in a cab knowing the Salik will not be charged.
No because it's the comfort of the vehicle and attitude of the driver that counts, not how cheap it is.
No way, most of the drivers are still rude and most times they refuse to pick you up anyway.
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