Abu Dhabi may get 7,500 new apartments annually until 2012

The shortfall of residential properties is expected to drop from around 41,000 to 30,000 by 2012.
Emaar hikes service fees by up to 46 per cent

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Is it game over for David Beckham?

Star's World Cup hopes dashed, as media says his career is over.
Tata Nano price blow-out likely

The price of the 100,000-rupee vehicle appears set to rise.
Israel-US diplomatic crisis deepens

Israeli PM Netanyahu defies Washington by rejecting curbs on settlements around Jerusalem.
Kidnapped British boy released in Pakistan

Five-year-old Sahil Saeed has been returned unharmed.

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New VoIP policy to shave call costs

Regulator allows three operators to provide VoIP services in the country.
UAE's Dh40bn rail network plan on track
Ernst & Young 'respects' Saudi decision on licence
Cathay 'cautiously' bullish on 2010
Oil eases below $80 on strong dollar

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South Indian Bank plans more tie-ups in GCC countries

Banks are looking to establish branches in new markets.
DW issue 'an ordinary commercial restructuring'
GCC insurance premiums hit $10bn last year
DIFC Courts update user guidelines
FWCM plans to launch EIP fund

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More than Dh14m up for grabs at horse fair

This year's fair is packed with entertainment and education for both the trade and the community.
Iran offers 'courting' diplomas to cut divorce rate
Golfers to raise cash for expatriate
Abu Dhabi festival spreads wings this year

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Unblock emotions and de-stress to see big picture

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Google may shut China operations
New gene test better at spotting autism: study

Sports

World Cup without Beckham

England manager confirms player's absence at World Cup due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Abu Dhabi wins bid to host Volvo Ocean Race

Capital's win marks the Middle East's debut for this regatta.
Pacquiao's next bout is in the political arena

Boxer begins campaigning for a seat in Philippine national election.
Schumacher finds things have not changed

Racing pro returns to Formula One after three years in retirement.

Opinion

Romancing the racing machines

Aerospace engineers brought knowledge of engines to racing.
Valuations failed Northern Rock

Investors knew that the spot value of bank’s net assets was zero.
Nice update but not a game changer

iMac offers a welcome update and refinement of the previous range.

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Developer raises service fees in three projects.
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Banks are looking to establish branches in new markets.

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