In Monday's Middle East papers

02 November 2009 05:00  [Source: ICIS news]

OMAN TRIBUNE

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Symposium on farm sector begins
In response to the Royal Orders of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, the Symposium on Agricultural Sector Sustainable Development — "Following up the implementation of recommendations" – commenced at the Royal Camp at Seih Al Masarat in the Wilayat of Ibri on Sunday.

US killing Mideast peace prospects: Palestinians
Pointing an accusing finger at the United States, the Palestinians on Sunday said Washington’s backing for Israeli refusal to halt Jewish settlement expansion had killed any hope of reviving peace negotiations soon.

Business

GCC economic recovery to be ‘quicker’
It is too early for policymakers globally to begin withdrawing large stimulus packages as revival from the crisis is not over yet, but Gulf Arab economies should recover faster than others, central bankers said on Sunday.

PDO issues tenders for steam, power plant
State-run Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has issued three tenders for the construction of steam production facilities and a power plant in the south of the country, its website said.

KHALEEJ TIMES

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Abu Dhabi Shares the Spotlight with Vettel Jai Prasad V Rai and Olivia Olarte
All eyes were on Sunday’s season-ending inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the thousands of fans at the track and millions around the world saw two winners.

No Mideast peace talks without settlement freeze
Arab League chief Amr Mussa ruled out any resumption of talks between Israel and the Palestinians before a freeze on Jewish settlements in the occupied W Bank.

Business

Du net up 150% in Q3
A 51% rise in active mobile subscribers has lifted the third-quarter net profit of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, known as du, to more than double what it earned in the same period of 2008, the carrier said on Sunday.

Khalifa orders disbursing of Dh1bn for infrastructure projects in Sharjah
The President, His Highness, Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered disbursing of Dh1bn for the infrastructure projects in the emirate of Sharjah.

ARAB NEWS

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Abdullah endorses project to spread human rights culture
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has given the go-ahead for a landmark project that aims to raise awareness about human rights throughout Saudi Arabia.

Abdullah bows out of contest
Afghan presidential challenger Abdullah Abdullah quit an election runoff on Sunday after accusing the government of not meeting his demand for a fair vote, leaving doubts over the legitimacy of the next government.

Business

Hino Motors’ chief arrives in Riyadh today
Yoshio Shirai, president and member of the board of Hino Motors Ltd, Japan arrives today on an official visit.

Nine Iranian firms at Saudi agriculture show
Nine major Iranian companies are featuring their products and services at Saudi Agriculture 2009 exhibition that was opened by Minister of Agriculture Fahd Balghunaim here on Sunday evening.

TEHRAN TIMES

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Youth maqami performances surprise organisers
Researcher on regional music Ahmad Sadri was surprised by the great performances rendered by the young musicians at the maqami music festival held recently at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Centre.

Swiss conference to find "Parasite"
The animation of "Parasite" will premiere during a conference in Lucerne, central Switzerland, in December.

Business

Free trade plan urged for Taiwan, Japan: report
Taiwan and Japan were urged to hold high-level dialogue and strike a free trade agreement despite the lack of diplomatic ties, reports here said on Sunday.

South Korea’s October trade surplus $3.79bn
South Korea’s trade surplus was 3.79bn dollars in October, with imports declining more sharply than exports, the government said in a preliminary report on Sunday.

ALJAZEERA

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US vows to work with Afghan leader
The United States has said it is ready to work with the next Afghan president despite questions about the government’s legitimacy after challenger Abdullah Abdullah withdrew from the presidential election runoff.

Boat sinks off Australian coast
A search for more than 20 passengers is under way after a boat sank far off the Australian coast.

Business

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THE DAILY STAR

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Palestinians accuse US of killing any hopes for peace
Pointing an accusing finger at the United States, the Palestinians on Sunday said Washington’s backing for Israeli refusal to halt Jewish settlement expansion had killed any hope of reviving peace negotiations soon.

New Abu Dhabi F1 track sees its first race
Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates his win at the Abu Dhabi’s brand new F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Sunday, with Australian teammate Mark Webber coming in second.

Business

Lagostina, Alessi, Bialetti tough out recession
A giant silver teapot shines in the pale sun outside the Alessi factory, its scale a measure of how in the 1980s and 90s Italian kitchenware, from espresso-makers to lemon-squeezers, grew into objects of desire.

Iran says $40bn investment needed to develop gas field
Iran estimates that investments of $40bn are needed to develop remaining phases of its South Pars natural gas field within 10 years, the head of the state Pars Oil and Gas Company was quoted as saying on Sunday.

GULF DAILY NEWS

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Bosses and unions in deal to avert strikes
An anti-strike deal to protect Bahrain’s economy has been thrashed out by business and union leaders.

Afghan poll run-off set to go ahead
Afghan President Hamid Karzai was effectively handed a second five-year term yesterday when his only challenger dropped out of the 7 November election run-off.

Business

Saudi investments big boost for expo
Organisers of a leading industry fair say that huge new investments in Saudi Arabia will be a big boost for the event.

Employers and union leaders strike key deal
A deal to protect Bahrain’s economy against wildcat strikes has been agreed by business and union leaders.

By: Staff Reporter
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