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Top 10 Middle East stories of 2008

2008-12-30T14:53:00+00:00

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Your most-read stories from another exciting year in the Middle East

The Gulf States Building Awards 2008

UAE unveils ambitious masterplan for Abu Dhabi - images

World's first revolving tower set for Dubai - images

Global market turmoil could burst Dubai property bubble

UAE puts up 7.34bn to avoid property crash

Abu Dhabi tower leans towards the record books

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