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James Doran

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Political shift in Iran has much to do with effects of sanctions

Jun 20, 2013

There has been a major shift in Iranian politics of late, however, and it is entirely down to the efficacy of economic sanctions.Read article "Political shift in Iran has much to do with effects of sanctions"

Status upgrade too late for emerging markets party

Jun 12, 2013

Just being included in the gang means more of the world's available investment funds will flow through UAE markets thanks to things like tracker funds that are linked to MSCIs various products.Read article "Status upgrade too late for emerging markets party"

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Hundreds take part in giant pillow fight at Dubai Mall

Jun 20, 2013

A giant pillow fight competition at Dubai Mall yesterday saw hundreds of children as young as six gang up and sock it to teenagers up to three times their age.Read article

UAE digs deep for world's trouble-stricken millions

Jun 20, 2013

In 2011 donor organisations in the Emirates raised Dh7.74 billion.Read article

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Q&A with Peter Meeus, the chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange

Mar 19 , 2013 | 05:03PM GST

Wardiamonds

A blood diamond is any diamond that funds human rights violations, whereas "conflict diamonds" are defined as a "rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance conflict aimed at undermining legitimate governments." While the Kimberley Process bans trade in "conflict diamonds", blood diamonds that fund human rights violations by government forces are allowed to contaminate the global market and are sold as conflict-free diamonds. Of course this is an uncomfortable fact for everyone in the diamond industry and the situation will continue as long as the Kimberley Process refuses to broaden the definition of a "conflict diamond". Cut and polished blood diamonds that fund war crimes in Palestine are a particular problem as Israel is such a dominant player in the global diamond market.

Falling gold price presents entry opportunity

Mar 21 , 2013 | 01:43PM GST

Ken Ponder

The title of this article contradicts the content. Why would anyone invest in gold after the hugely discouraging content?

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