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UAE Tops Prosperity Index In The Arab World

The UAE has been rated the best country in the Arab World in promoting prosperity and general satisfaction with life in a global survey of 104 states. Emirates Business 24/7 - 16Oct 06:16GMT
Iran, Kuwait sign agreement to expand aviation cooperation

National Aviation Organizations of Iran and Kuwait here Wednesday signed an agreement based on which the two countries would expand level of bilateral cooperation in that field. IRNA - 16Oct 05:54GMT
Russia proposes establishing joint gas company with Iran

The managing director of Russian gas company Gazprom in a meeting with the managing director of National Iranian Oil Company in Moscow on Wednesday proposed establishment of a joint oil gas enterprise by the two countries. IRNA - 16Oct 05:53GMT
More Insurance Cover For Iran's Agro Sector

Insurance ceiling for agricultural products has increased by up to 50 percent from the previous 5 percent, disclosed deputy head of Iran's Agricultural Products Insurance Fund. Iran Daily - 16Oct 05:53GMT
Auto industry should observe int'l standards

A member of Majlis Industries and Mines Commission said that Iranian auto industry should move towards international standards to be successful on global markets. IRNA - 15Oct 06:01GMT
Iran cuts military service term

Iran has shortened the length of its mandatory military service by up to two months. AFP - 14Oct 12:48GMT
Syria And Iran Eye Joint Bank Venture

The Commercial Bank of Syria and Iran's Bank Saderat, both under US sanctions, are in talks about forming a joint venture to finance increasing business links between Damascus and Tehran. Financial Times - 14Oct 04:31GMT
Tehran bazaar reopens after VAT freeze

The Iranian capital's traditional bazaar reopened on Monday following several days of strikes after the government announced the suspension of a controversial tax. AFP - 13Oct 10:54GMT
UAE, Iran Gas Talks to Go On

The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company has denied a report that Iran has signed a new deal with Crescent Petroleum but said talks will continue. Iran Daily - 13Oct 06:44GMT
Iran establishes shipping route to Venezuela

An official of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) stated here on Sunday that the country has launched a shipping route to Venezuela. Tehran Times - 13Oct 06:30GMT

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1	Deutsche Bank Expands Equities Platform In Mideast
2	UAE Tops Prosperity Index In The Arab World
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4	UAE, Iran Gas Talks to Go On
5	Auto industry should observe int'l standards
6	US And EU Plan Iran Sanctions
7	Arab Stocks Plummet On Global Concerns
8	Iran cuts military service term
9	Iran establishes shipping route to Venezuela
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Companies in Iran

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National Iranian Oil Company	Iran	Oil
Bank Saderat Iran	Iran	Banking
Iran Khodro Industrial Group	Iran	Transportation Products
Saipa Group	Iran	Transportation Products
Savola Behshahr Company	Iran	Food
Amir Kabir Petrochemical Company	Iran	Petrochemicals
Iran Power Generation Transmission and Distribution Management Company	Iran	Electric Utilities
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines	Iran	Transportation Services
Mehr Petrochemical Company	Iran	Petrochemicals
Alborz Darou	Iran	Pharmaceuticals

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Project Name	Country	Sector
Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro - Purple Line	UAE	Infrastructure
Qatar Foundation - Sidra Hospital	Qatar	Real Estate
IPIC - Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP)	UAE	Oil and Gas
Nakheel - Dubai Waterfront	UAE	Real Estate
KNPC - Al Zour Refinery	Kuwait	Oil and Gas
Nakheel - Dubai Waterfront - Veneto	UAE	Real Estate
Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) - Smelter Complex	UAE	Industry
ADCO - SAS Field Development	UAE	Oil and Gas
Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ)	UAE	Infrastructure
Takreer - Ruwais Refinery Expansion	UAE	Oil and Gas

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Trader Revolt
Over the past week merchants in some of the biggest bazaars in Iran have been closed in protest at the imposition of a 3% VAT.

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MENA Realty Upbeat
The demand-supply dynamic remains positive across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) real estate sector against the backdrop of the global credit crisis with regional investor sentiment leaning towards a more cautious approach.

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Debunking Myths
An employee, who has completed one or more years of continuous employment, is entitled to a gratuity based on 21 days' pay for each of the first five years and 30 days' pay for each subsequent year, with the total gratuity capped at the equivalent of two years' pay.

Company Ranking

Ranked by Market Cap | No. of Employees | Total revenue

	Company	Country	Number of Employees
1	National Iranian Oil Company	Iran	125,000
2	Iran Power Generation Transmission and Distribution Management Company	Iran	51,000
3	Telecommunication Company of Iran	Iran	43,255
4	Bank Saderat Iran	Iran	36,400
5	Defense Industries Organization	Iran	35,000
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