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		<title>Congratulations to GulfNews.com on it&#8217;s 10th anniversary</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Gulf News website deserves praise on its constant progress into a world-class news portal. The latest upgrade / version of the site was launched in July 2006, with multiple photos in stories and improved sections and comment options. Read more about the website and its history here: http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Media/10061070.html Related posts:Taxis to be fitted with [...]


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<li><a href='http://ixpats.com/dubai-expats/2008/02/26/uae-new-black-points-system-for-traffic-offences-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-and-other-emirates/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: UAE &#8211; New Black Points System for Traffic Offences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates'>UAE &#8211; New Black Points System for Traffic Offences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates</a> <small>[photopress:Dubai_hotel_development.jpg,full,pp_image]  Starting March 1st, 2008, motorists in the United Arab...</small></li>
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		<title>Taxis to be fitted with Speed Limiters</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hotelguru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gulf News reports: In future the roads could be a little bit calmer as taxis are going to be fitted with devices that will limit their maximum speed to 120 km per hour. As reported in Gulf News, about 6,000 taxis in Dubai will get the devices within the next three months.  The discussion now [...]


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<li><a href='http://ixpats.com/dubai-expats/2006/08/20/congratulations-to-gulfnewscom-on-its-10th-anniversary/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Congratulations to GulfNews.com on it&#8217;s 10th anniversary'>Congratulations to GulfNews.com on it&#8217;s 10th anniversary</a> <small>The Gulf News website deserves praise on its constant progress...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://ixpats.com/dubai-expats/2009/07/02/change-in-expat-family-visa-requirement-minimum-salary-raised/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Change in Expat Family Visa Requirement &#8211; Minimum Salary Raised'>Change in Expat Family Visa Requirement &#8211; Minimum Salary Raised</a> <small>According to Gulf News, expats who wish to bring their...</small></li>
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		<title>Dubai Hotels facing a weaker Summer than predicted</title>
		<link>http://ixpats.com/dubai-expats/2006/07/30/dubai-hotels-facing-a-weaker-summer-than-predicted-2/</link>
		<comments>http://ixpats.com/dubai-expats/2006/07/30/dubai-hotels-facing-a-weaker-summer-than-predicted-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hotelguru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While data is still unclear and inadequate&#8230;and professionals are far from a consensus, the general opinion seems to be that Dubai hotels are experiencing lower occupancies than expected this Summer. The Israel &#8211; Lebanon conflict has had some short-term impact from people moving to the UAE to escape the fighting as well as holiday-makers originally bound for [...]


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<li><a href='http://ixpats.com/dubai-expats/2009/05/18/save-upto-30-this-summer-at-starwood-hotels-in-europe-africa-and-the-middle-east/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Save upto 30% this Summer at Starwood Hotels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East'>Save upto 30% this Summer at Starwood Hotels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East</a> <small>A great summer special offer on Hotel Bookings throughout the...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://ixpats.com/dubai-expats/2007/07/02/the-future-uae-middle-east-2020-futurist-rohit-talwar-explains-trends-business-economy-travel-hotels-emerging-markets-india-china/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Future UAE &#038; Middle East 2020 &#8211; Futurist Rohit Talwar explains trends, business, economy, travel, hotels, emerging markets and much more'>The Future UAE &#038; Middle East 2020 &#8211; Futurist Rohit Talwar explains trends, business, economy, travel, hotels, emerging markets and much more</a> <small>[photopress:Talent_Jungle_Rohit_Talwar.jpg,thumb,alignleft] I had the pleasure and honor of doing an...</small></li>
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		<title>Rising property rents becoming a troubling issue for expats in Dubai</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone who has been to Dubai knows what a fast-paced environment it is. People who have lived in Dubai and the UAE often return or move to other Gulf countries with a more homely pace of life&#8230;like Bahrain, Qatar and Oman. The most frequently-voiced complaints include traffic, stress, social environment&#8230;and Rents! The Gulf Times today [...]


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		<title>W Hotels on its way to Dubai</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hotelguru</dc:creator>
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