Analysts are calling it de-euro-isation and it's happening, even if only for now as a temporary defence mechanism.

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If the "jumbo-isation" had been completed to the satisfaction of Italian owners Costa Crocciere an identical contract could have followed for another Costa ship meaning millions in revenue.

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The move could herald a creeping euro-isation of parts of the UK economy, and threatens UK jobs as British suppliers could be forced to source raw materials and components from the eurozone, where they are cheaper.

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The BBC's Roger Hardy says Crown Prince Abdullah's decision is likely to be welcomed by ordinary Saudis - who over the years have come to see "Saudi-isation of labour" as more of a slogan than a reality.

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Alongside the major actors are major brands who, on occasion, hand out gifts in Park City, which has led to accusations of the "Hollywood-isation" of Sundance - something John Cooper, the festival's Chief Programmer, says is unintentional.

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At present the Gulf states buy social peace by doling out generous benefits and subsidies, such as cheap housing and medical care, expanding the public payroll and forcing private companies to hire locals in the name of Omanisation or Saudi-isation.

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