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Topic: Petrobras

Japan agrees to store Saudi crude

Jun 14, 2010

Kingdom's planned reserves of 3.8 million barrels to join ADNOC's stockpile in east Asia Read Article Japan agrees to store Saudi crude

Drydocks World in debt talks

AD201010706019887AR-Drydocks World is not included in the Dubai World debt

Jun 01, 2010

Drydocks World, a shipbuilding and repair company that is part of the Dubai World conglomerate, is in talks to restructure US$1.7 billion (Dh6.24bn) of loans amid a major management reshuffle that has also seen the departure of Sultan bin Sulayem as chairman. Read Article Drydocks World in debt talks

Rig rentals hit by oil price drop off

AD201010702239874AR-Global offshore rig use is at about 80 per cent.

Feb 23, 2010

Daily rates for hiring shallow-water drilling rigs in the Gulf and elsewhere have fallen to half the peak levels reached in September 2008, and are unlikely to recover much this year. Read Article Rig rentals hit by oil price drop off

Black Sea deepwater oil hunt on

Jan 13, 2010

ExxonMobil and Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) have teamed up with the Turkish National Oil Company (TPAO) to explore for deepwater oil and gas in the Black Sea. Read Article Black Sea deepwater oil hunt on

 

China's global quest for oil

AD201010701099907AR-The growing demand for energy in China's booming economy has

Jan 09, 2010

To feed the growing energy appetite of the world's second-largest economy, state-controlled enterprises have the mission of securing oil and gas supplies. Read Article China's global quest for oil

 

Venezuela and Russia strike major arms deal

Sep 15, 2009

After Hugo Chavez announced an agreement in which Russia will provide Venezuela with a $2.2 billion credit line for weapon purchases and help in developing a nuclear energy programme, the United States expressed concerns about a South American arms race. The announced increase in defense capacity comes at the same time that a vast gas field has been discovered off Venezuela's coast. Read Article Venezuela and Russia strike major arms deal

 

Easy oil is never far from the cutting edge

Sep 05, 2009

Feature Headlines focus on new fields in challenging environments such as the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic, but discoveries are still being made onshore. Read Article Easy oil is never far from the cutting edge

 

Brazil plans sweeping changes over offshore oil

Sep 01, 2009

World Brazil has proposed sweeping changes to its laws governing the development of one of the world's most promising new sources of oil supply. Read Article Brazil plans sweeping changes over offshore oil

 

Abu Dhabi Aviation looks further afield

AD200910707289962AR-Abu Dhabi Aviation has been quietly serving the air transport

Jul 28, 2009

Feature Before the globe-hopping appeal of Etihad Airways and the five-star executive luxury of Royal Jet, there was Abu Dhabi Aviation. Read Article Abu Dhabi Aviation looks further afield

 

Emirate must decide whether oil partners are worth keeping

AD200910706139966AR-The expiry of oil concessions that stretch back decades presents

Jun 13, 2009

Analysis The production of oil in Abu Dhabi has always been a group effort. Read Article Emirate must decide whether oil partners are worth keeping

 

China plays energy pawnbroker

AD200910706139954AR-The Ruwais refinery in Abu Dhabi: China is looking to

Jun 13, 2009

Analysis The Asian giant has emerged from the global financial downfall as the energy banker of last resort to the world. Read Article China plays energy pawnbroker

 

Jordan signs oil shale agreements

May 17, 2009

The agreement to develop oil shale deposits in three areas of Jordan would probably end up satisfying the country's energy needs. Read Article Jordan signs oil shale agreements

 

China tries to buy its way out of dollar trap

AD200910705099962AR-All about the Benjamins: China holds more than $1 trillion

May 09, 2009

The Dragon worries over its more than $1 trillion in US assets, to the point that it is working overtime to diversify its portfolio away from American investments. Read Article China tries to buy its way out of dollar trap

 

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Football eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York  Football eyes Flushing Meadows

Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

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Pain in lower back forces world No 2 to look beyond second grand slam tournament in the calendar year.  Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

Coke Studio, now in its second season, blends Khaleeji pop with RnB.  The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

Maldives a piece of heaven on earth(Photos)

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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