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Dubai Classic among world’s best

The Omega Dubai Desert Classic has been rated among the top 10 biggest golf tournaments in the world by Bleacher Report, the fourth largest sports media site in the United States that boasts 20 million monthly readers.

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Bahrain GP is 'not on', says Ecclestone

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Bahrain GP is 'not on', says Ecclestone

This year's re-scheduled Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix cannot go ahead because of the situation in the country and opposition from teams, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said.

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uae

UAE's N-approach a robust model for GCC: Al Kaabi

The UAE's partnership with the Korean nuclear industry has the potential to be expanded to support other GCC countries' plans to develop new nuclear energy sectors in the region, said Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Authority (IAEA).

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Egypt seeks million-strong march

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Egypt seeks million-strong march

Egypt’s anti-government protesters, scenting victory after President Hosni Mubarak agreed to discuss sweeping political reforms, rallied support for what they hope can be a million-strong march for democracy on Tuesday.

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world

Iraq to release vote results

Iraq's electoral commission says it will announce full election results as scheduled despite calls for a delay amid fears of violence over the tight race.

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business

Danube Inaugurates Buildmart in Bahrain

Danube, the UAE-based leader in building materials, continues to expand in the Gulf region and has opened a retail complex in Bahrain on Thursday. A Dh50 million retail complex Buildmart was inaugurated by Majeed bin Mohsen Al Alawi, Minister of Labour of Bahrain, which will meet the building material needs of homeowners, designers and developers.

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