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Iraq to release vote results

Iraq's electoral commission says it will announce full election results as scheduled despite calls for a delay amid fears of violence over the tight race.

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Danube Inaugurates Buildmart in Bahrain

Danube, the UAE-based leader in building materials, continues to expand in the Gulf region and has opened a retail complex in Bahrain on Thursday. A Dh50 million retail complex Buildmart was inaugurated by Majeed bin Mohsen Al Alawi, Minister of Labour of Bahrain, which will meet the building material needs of homeowners, designers and developers.

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Emaar Unveils Residences at Abraj Al Bait in Makkah

Emaar, is offering fully-furnished serviced residences in the Holy City of Makkah. Emaar is showcasing spacious studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments at the tallest tower in the Holy City developed by Saudi Bin Laden Group and located in the heart of Abraj Al Bait.

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Saudi IT workforce estimated at 220,000 professionals

IT professionals in Saudi Arabia comprise around four per cent of the total workforce, surpassing any other job sector in the Kingdom. The total Saudi IT workforce is estimated at 220,000 professionals, and nearly 8,000 IT jobs are created in the local IT market every year, according to a new market survey conducted by Dubai-based Madar Research Group.

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Oman chapter of IIA set up

An Oman chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has been formed under the sponsorship of Oman Air and officially recognised by the parent body - IIA, Florida, USA.

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