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All rights reserved.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:17:00 GMT1514476http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/retailhttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120214031729/Dubai_Mall_to_become_even_biggerEmaar Properties has announced an ambitious expansion of its flagship asset, The Dubai Mall, to add over one million square feet to the existing 12 million square feet.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:13:09 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120214031729Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZW20120213000049/Emaar_to_expand_Dubai_Mall_by_1_mn_sq_ft_from_existing_12_mnDubai's Emaar Properties said it plans to expand its flagship asset, The Dubai Mall, by over 1 million square feet, from the existing 12 million square feet development, to include more retail outlets and hotel rooms.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:13:41 GMTZawya Dow Jones News ZW20120213000049Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120213070359/Uniqueauctionae_an_online_portal_launches_in_UAEUniqueauction.ae allows bidders an opportunity to bid for brand new products with up to 99% off the original price.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:58:27 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120213070359Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120213031959/Emiratis_spend_Dh3500_on_mobiles_in_3_monthsFashion and communication are two passionate things and Emiratis are all after that, shows a recent survey. Advanced mobile phones and Internet are the two favourites nationals in Abu Dhabi spend their money for, a survey conducted by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) revealed.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:46:45 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120213031959Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120213034942/Omanoil_signs_deal_with_PCD_for_new_filling_station_in_Sohars_industrial_zoneOman Oil Marketing Company (omanoil) has signed an agreement with local community contractor, Port City Development (PCD), for the establishment of a state-of-the-art forecourt located in Sohar's industrial area which will feature a filling station, ahlain convenience store and quick service restaurants to serve a perpetually growing demand.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:40:38 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20120213034942Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_12022012_130242/Consumer_sentiment_in_region_fallsConsumer confidence in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) has fallen in key markets in the region while remaining static in the UAE, a report has shown.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:30:16 GMTGulf News GN_12022012_130242Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212044719/50_CNG_outlets_to_open_in_IranSome 1,826 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations are currently operating across Iran and 50 more will be inaugurated next month, said the administrator of CNG station construction project of Tehran province.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:27:14 GMTIran Daily ZAWYA20120212044719Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211091643/Emaar_Retail_welcomes_over_475_million_visitors_to_its_leisure_attractions_in_2011Emaar Retail LLC, the premium provider of leisure and entertainment, welcomed more than 4.75 million visitors to its varied attractions in Dubai during 2011, recording a growth of over 13 per cent in visitor numbers compared with 2010. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:20 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120211091643Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120210073823/3_upscale_restaurants_in_Jeddah_shut_downThree well-known restaurants in Jeddah have been shut down for violating hygienic regulations. The closures came after an inspection tour of 50 upscale restaurants by Jeddah Mayoralty.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:57:30 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120210073823Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209043228/Commercial_fraud_in_Saudi_Arabia_cost_govt_SR40b_in_2010Commercial fraud cost the government and society a massive SR40 billion in 2010. This shocking announcement was made by Dr. Nasser Bin Ibrahim Al-Tuwaim, President of the Consumer Protection Association (CPA), in a symposium at the Middle East Strategic Studies Center earlier this week.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:43:33 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120209043228Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_08022012_090205/DSF_banners_caught_eyes_and_walletsThey are less expensive to put up and have a surefire chance of immediately catching the eyes ? and wallets ? of their intended audience. And at this year?s DSF they seemed to be around more than ever before. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:15:31 GMTGulf News GN_08022012_090205Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208051414/Islamic_fashion_returns_to_TunisiaIslamic fashion is on the rise on the streets of Tunisia, in the latest sign of a growing religious consciousness in the country. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:57:06 GMTMagharebia.com ZAWYA20120208051414Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208033714/Irans_handmade_carpet_exports_hit_439_millionIran exported some $439 million worth of handmade carpets in the first ten months of the current calendar year, which began on March 21, 2011, the vice president of Iran's National Carpet Center said.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:39:27 GMTTehran Times ZAWYA20120208033714Open