In Friday's Middle East papers

19 June 2009 05:00  [Source: ICIS news]

OMAN TRIBUNE

Front page

Hillary, Lieberman cross swords over settlements
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman clashed over US demands for a freeze on settlements in Palestinian territory.

Israeli stance on Syrian atomic site totally distorted, says ElBaradei
Israel accused the UN nuclear watchdog chief on Thursday of political bias in his probe into allegations of a secret Syrian atomic site, and he shot back that Israel’s position was "totally distorted".

Business

India slips into deflation
India’s annual inflation rate slipped into negative territory, official data showed on Thursday, with the country’s slowing economy cutting into demand.

Microsoft makes a bang with Bing, trails Google, Yahoo
Microsoft Corp’s Bing search engine won more market share from rivals last week, according to new industry data released on Wednesday, but still trails Google Inc and Yahoo Inc.

KHALEEJ TIMES

Front page

No new updates

Business

Data show banks hungrier for risk
The total amount of personal loans made by local banks grew last month for the first time since December, adding to evidence that the credit crunch in the UAE may finally be easing.

UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary visits Emirates Group Security
British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Security and Counter-Terrorism, Admiral The Lord West of Spithead, accompanied by the Consul General Guy Warrington, visited Emirates Group Security headquarters in recognition of the close cooperation and assistance in border enforcement and aviation security.

ARAB TIMES

No new updates

ARAB NEWS

Front page

Threat of swine flu outbreak rising
Three adults and four children have tested positive for swine flu, bringing the total H1N1 tally in the Kingdom to 29, the Health Ministry said yesterday.

Saudi Aramco, Total award Jubail refinery contracts
Saudi Aramco and France’s Total said yesterday that they would invest SR36bn to build the Jubail oil refinery.

Business

Peak Oil pundits need to review their calculations after BP report
BP is definitely not OPEC. Its pronouncements carry weight, coming from a global industry major and not the producers.

Indian inflation turns negative
For the first time in three decades India’s inflation has entered negative territory to negative 1.61%, causing government officials to debate whether to cut interest rates or not.

TEHRAN TIMES

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ALJAZEERA

Front page

Iran's Mousavi addresses protesters
Thousands of supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi, the man they consider the true winner of Iran's disputed presidential election, have held a rally in Tehran to mourn the recent deaths of protesters.

US Afghan air strike report delayed
The release of a US military investigation into deadly air raids in Afghanistan has been delayed amid reported disagreements over what information should be made public.

Business

No new updates

THE DAILY STAR

Front page

Sleiman calls for unified Arab stance towards Netanyahu
Lebanese President Michel Sleiman said that the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "requires Arab leaders to promote their unity and preserve the spirit and the will of the resistance."

Hizbullah MP meets British ambassador for first time
Hizbullah parliamentary leader Mohammad Raad met British ambassador Frances Guy on Thursday in the first such contact in Lebanon between the Shiite militant group's political wing and a senior British official.

Business

Total, Aramco invest $9.6bn in Jubail refinery
Saudi Aramco and France's Total said on Thursday they will invest $9.6bn to build the Jubail oil refinery, and picked Technip and Tecnicas Reunidas among the main contractors.

Bassil highlights achievements of ministry, says rate cuts will continue
Telecommunication Minister Jebran Bassil outlined on Thursday the achievements of his ministry over the past nine months, stressing that cellular-rate cuts would continue.

GULF DAILY NEWS

Front page

'Building blocks of the future'
Twenty-one students received American high school diplomas when they graduated from Al Hekma International School, Sanad, last night.

Swine flu three test negative
Three adults suspected of having swine flu tested negative, health officials said last night. One of them was identified on Wednesday and the others were referred to Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) yesterday.

Business

Insurance executives optimistic on outlook
Insurance executives are cautiously optimistic about the next 12 months, with many expecting to experience growth. That is the conclusion of a survey carried out by KPMG International and the Economist Intelligence Unit.

MTI launches new solution
Bahrain-based MTI Consulting has launched Trim & Fit, a performance-driven consulting solution to help companies prevail during the tough times and seize upside opportunities.

By: Staff Reporter
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