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16 Jan 2013 Updated at 9:30 PM UAE

UAE banks to propose new mortgage cap plan

Sources say banks will make a formal plea to central bank to raise limits on home loans

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The scandal of UAE school fees

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    The scandal of UAE school fees

    Badly needed article Anil- Thank u! life in Dubai like many top global cities has its cons. greed in education like other sectors around is unfair & insane... more

    Wednesday, 16 January 2013 5:52 PM - Omar is back
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    Better Homes runs false claims on property ads

    Please please please never forget that they are all the same, absolute unscrupulous unethical real estate agents, my consolation is that I never trusted... more

    Wednesday, 16 January 2013 8:39 PM - Bassam
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  • 72
    The scandal of UAE school fees

    Badly needed article Anil- Thank u! life in Dubai like many top global cities has its cons. greed in education like other sectors around is unfair & insane... more

    Wednesday, 16 January 2013 5:52 PM - Omar is back
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    Pearl-Qatar alcohol ban won't last - Gordon Ramsay

    @ OzM, why do you whine and fret when you and your ilk are reminded that you are just guests in Qatar or the UAE or the whole Gulf for this matter and... more

    Wednesday, 16 January 2013 8:40 PM - Salwa
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  • 72
    The scandal of UAE school fees

    Badly needed article Anil- Thank u! life in Dubai like many top global cities has its cons. greed in education like other sectors around is unfair & insane... more

    Wednesday, 16 January 2013 5:52 PM - Omar is back
  • 69
    Pearl-Qatar alcohol ban won't last - Gordon Ramsay

    @ OzM, why do you whine and fret when you and your ilk are reminded that you are just guests in Qatar or the UAE or the whole Gulf for this matter and... more

    Wednesday, 16 January 2013 8:40 PM - Salwa
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