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Giant leap to powerful union

Launching the Gulf common market on January 1, 2008, is one of the most important decisions made by the Gulf Cooperation Council since its creation in 1981.


	Fear of monopoly from bigger traders 'illogical'
	Decision 'crucial for integration of Gulf states'

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At a glance: The doha declaration

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Communique: Council satisfied with common market plan

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No dollar announcement at GCC summit

GCC common market launch expected but no mention of dollar on final day of Doha summit.

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Gulf states will not support US efforts to isolate Iran

Gulf states won't go along with the United States in its pursuit to isolate or impose sanctions on Iran: Qatari official

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Ownership 'among most challenging issues'

The implementation of the Gulf market announced at the Gulf summit on Tuesday could take several months to become effective, analysts said reacting cautiously to the announcement.

	Iran avoids nuclear talk
	GCC enters new market era
	Giant leap to powerful union
	Unified currency date still 2010
	Gulf common market begins on January 1
	Peg will stay, but GCC leaves doors open
	Khalifa praises outcome
	Fear of monopoly from bigger traders 'illogical'
	Qatar defends leaving Iraq out of GCC talks
	Iran to ease GCC nuclear fears
	At a glance: The doha declaration
	Decision 'crucial for integration of Gulf states'
	GCC to study Iran's proposals
	Single currency deadline could be extended to 2015
	GCC summit to stick to 2010 currency deadline
	No dollar announcement at GCC summit
	Doha Declaration focus on common market
	Energy and currency policies draw global media interest
	Foreign ministers set stage for key talks
	Ahmadinejad to attend Gulf Arab summit
	Iran to make new proposals on Gulf cooperation
	Communique: Council satisfied with common market plan
	Gulf states will not support US efforts to isolate Iran
	Summit ignores residency cap plan for workers
	UAE and Iranian leaders hold private meeting
	Text of final communique of the 28th GCC Summit
	Ahmadinejad proposes economic bloc of seven nations
	Ownership 'among most challenging issues'
	UAE supports Iran's peaceful use of N-power
	Qatar Emir warns of grave dangers
	Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed arrives in Doha
	Meeting to review unified currency deadline
	Gulf Common Market a big step forward for member states

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