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Stand by me ... UAE president Sheikh Khalifa, left, and Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed. Photo: Reuters
...The United Arab Emirates' central bank yesterday announced that it ''stands behind'' Dubai and banks would be able to borrow money for half a per cent above the local benchmark interest rate. The action was designed to prevent a regional credit crunch or a run on the local banks....