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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

Dubai developer to cut 200 jobs as credit crunch worsens

Largest developer in Gulf may cut jobs

Fears grow over Dubai market as projects hit delays

UK consultants shed staff from Dubai offices

  • 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

  • UK consultants shed staff from Dubai offices

  • Fears grow over Dubai market as projects hit delays

  • UAE puts up 7.34bn to avoid property crash

  • Dubai developer to cut 200 jobs as credit crunch worsens

  • Abu Dhabi tower leans towards the record books

  • Largest developer in Gulf may cut jobs

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