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Five Banks get Capital Funding

ABU DHABI — In a major initiative to ease liquidity crunch, the Abu Dhabi Government has decided to inject Dh16 billion into five banks — First Gulf Bank (FGB), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and Union National 
Bank (UNB).

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Warships to Berth Near IDEX Site

ABU DHABI — The ensuing edition of International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) will have an additional innovative and exciting element than the previous ones —warships up to frigate size will berth adjacent to the exhibition venue during the 
five-day event.

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Dubai New Business Licences Rise in Q4

DUBAI — Dubai’s new business licences recorded an increase in the fourth quarter of 2008, even in the face of the spreading global economic crisis. The emirate has continued the growth story with more than 429 new business licences issued in the first fortnight of 2009, a clear indication of the continued resilience of the economy of Dubai and improving investors’ confidence.

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