13-Feb-2007
Khaleej Times
A final deal which is expected to be clinched during Mandelson’s visit to the UAE and Saudi Arabia from February 24.
12-Feb-2007
Arabian Business
Stop-start free trade talks between the UAE and the United States are making progress, according to the UAE Ministry of Finance and Industry. The Ministry did not comment on reports that the UAE’s record on human rights and the banning of labour unions are obstacles.
12-Feb-2007
Bahrain Tribune
The backers of the $1.6bn Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW) project are using the Kingdom’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States to try and entice major firms from the economic powerhouses of China and India to set up shop in Bahrain.
12-Feb-2007
Dow Jones Newswires
The lead US negotiator in free trade talks with South Korea said Sunday that while she is optimistic about the latest round of negotiations, a final agreement will not be reached this week.