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<title><![CDATA[Commodities: Glencore and Xstrata in US$80 billion merger talks]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The world&#039;s largest diversified commodities trader already owns a 34% stake in Xstrata and a tie-up between the two Swiss-based businesses has long been expected. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Airshow dates announced]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. F&amp;E Aerospace has confirmed that the aerospace event will be held on 17-21 November 2013 at Dubai World Central. It will be the 13th edition of the biennial event.

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<title><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin hosts industry collaboration forum in Saudi Arabia ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Lockheed Martin has made a long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and is actively looking to develop partnerships with local businesses.      
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<title><![CDATA[GCC aluminium output to reach 10% of global production]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. According to Frost &amp; Sullivan, GCC smelters are now actively engaged in downstream development to instigate local demand and value addition.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull  inks MEP agreement for major government facility in Abu Dhabi ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The project, worth AED127 million, is DSI&#039;s first MEP agreement in Abu Dhabi for 2012 and represents a strong start for the company within one of the region&#039;s most promising construction markets. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Industrial City launches  second phase of storage facilities ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. New facilities increases DI&#039;s total storage capacity to 10 million square feet.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Young BAE Systems engineer inspires Qatar&#039;s students]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Rachael Hoyle has concluded her week-long visit which centred on encouraging Qatar&#039;s students to explore careers in what is perceived to be a male dominated industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shoppers at Morocco Mall ride lift through conical acrylic aquarium ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Aquadream, the 9.3 meter tall acrylic aquarium designed and built by International Concept Management, Inc. (ICM), is the centerpiece of the luxury giga-mall along Morocco&#039;s coast. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jaidah Group&#039;s new venture Cummins Qatar open for business]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. As demand increased for Cummins&#039; products, the two companies decided that full partnership in the guise of a new company was the way forward. 
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Capital acquires 82.7% of Sakr Energy Solutions]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. SES is a leading provider of power generation solutions, catering to the growing need for temporary and medium term energy solutions across the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia; Investment capitalises on the increasing trend for temporary power in emerging markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bombardier signs PrivatAir for up to 10 CSeries aircraft]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Based on list price, the firm order contract is valued at approximately US$309 million, and could increase to US$636 million if the five options are exercised.
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<title><![CDATA[First Solar sets new world record for CdTe Solar PV efficiency]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. 14.4 percent total area efficiency module confirmed by US Department of Energy&#039;s National Renewable Energy Lab. 

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi, Chinese oil giants seal joint refinery agreement]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi state oil giant Aramco inked a deal with China&#039;s Sinopec to build an oil refinery in the Red Sea city of Yanbu that will process 400,000 barrels per day]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bombardier brings interactive CSeries aircraft dome to Bahrain International Airshow 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Interactive dome features state-of-the-art passenger cabin demonstrator and new cockpit demonstrator for the all-new Bombardier CSeries aircraft.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[US Gold Corp sees gold price over US$2,000 in 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. &quot;It&#039;s on its way to US$5,000 in the next three or four years,&quot; Chief Executive Rob McEwen reckons.

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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Airways seals US367 million spare engine deal ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Airline mandates sale and lease back transactions to Sanad Aero Solutions and Engine Lease Finance Corporation for the financing of its 16 in-service spare engines and seven future spare engine deliveries.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Siemens-Masdar renewable energy and sustainability partnership gains momentum]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Expansion of the collaboration to include solar energy,  one opportunity that has been captured and will allow us to keep ahead of today&#039;s fast-moving technology lifecycle.&quot; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudis, Turkey in talks on last Sabic dumping claim]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Sabic is accused of dumping monoethylene glycol, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed al-Mady told the Saudi newspaper al- Watan on January 4. 

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<title><![CDATA[2012 expected to be &#039;year of the 737 MAX,&#039; says Boeing ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Boeing wraps up 2011 with record-breaking order announcements; Orders from Emirates and Southwest Airlines set new records.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[India ends Saudi chemicals anti-dumping measures]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  Anti-dumping measures against petrochemical exports taken by India and China in 2009 interrupted trade flows and hurt businesses in the Gulf.

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<title><![CDATA[US manufacturing expansion hits six-month high while UK slumps in fourth quarter]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Goldman Sachs said it expects &quot;US growth in 2012 to look broadly similar to 2011,&quot; bumping along at a below-trend pace. High oil prices could also slow the pace of expansion.
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<title><![CDATA[Eurozone manufacturing &#039;stuck in reverse&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The eurozone manufacturing sector was in reverse for the fifth month in a row due to fewer orders, a global economic slowdown and financial market upheaval.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia to purchase 84 Boeing F-15 fighter aircraft]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia is one of Boeing&#039;s most valued customers operating a fleet of existing Boeing F-15s, Apache helicopters, AWACS, and special mission aircraft. 
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<title><![CDATA[Oman has potential to become GCC centre for aluminium recycling ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Delegates at ARABAL 2011 told of potential for sustainable developments and growth of downstream developments in the Sultanate&#039;s growing Aluminium sector.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi petrochemical producers to be impacted by gas price revisions, says NCB Capital ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Leading Saudi wealth manager issues new report analysing the impact of various gas price revision scenarios.

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<title><![CDATA[Overcapacity threatens GCC petrochemicals profitability]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GCC chemicals sector strong but facing challenges; regional companies must adapt to new feedstock options and changing markets, according to new AlixPartners study.

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<title><![CDATA[Steel, Metal and Building Material trade in Dubai&#039;s Jafza business park up 14% last year ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Free Zone expects sector-related trade to rise further in 2011, officials announce at Jafza&#039;s 7th Strategic Customer Forum.

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<title><![CDATA[GE highlights its commitment to Saudi Vision 2020 at US-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. High level officials and business leaders from Saudi Arabia and the US meet to explore opportunities for greater economic collaboration at Forum in Atlanta. 

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<title><![CDATA[Honeywell expands in Iraq with opening of Basra office]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Honeywell&#039;s second office to open in Iraq since 2010 will further strengthen the company&#039;s commitment to its customers and partners in Southern Iraq.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Petroleum, Shell sign US$6.4 billion petrochemicals deal]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The project includes a steam cracker and a mono-ethylene glycol plant with a capacity of 1.5 million metric tons a year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC aluminum industry on brink of becoming a leading global contributor, says Deloitte]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GCC to become a primary aluminum production powerhouse with 13% of the world&#039;s aluminum production by 2013.

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<title><![CDATA[INSEAD and WHU select &#039;Best Factory in Europe&#039; at Industrial Excellence Awards in Germany]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Industrial Excellence Awards honours companies for applying the Management Quality method seamlessly across each of the five core processes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi branching out into aerospace ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;You have to have a global ambition and that&#039;s what we have for Abu Dhabi...By 2030, we want to be one of top five aerostructure manufacturers in the world,&quot; Mubadala Aerospace Executive Director Hommaid al-Shemmari said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s industrial and financial sectors continue to expand, shows report]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. There were particularly strong performances in Q2 2011 for local financial institutions and the insurance sector, which grew by 4.3% and 3.9% respectively and offset a decline in the offshore sector.

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<title><![CDATA[China manufacturing hits 32-month low, says HSBC]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The preliminary HSBC purchasing managers&#039; index dropped to 48 in November, the lowest since March 2009, compared with 51 in the previous month.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[First GE Day in Erbil highlights region-focused partnerships to drive the growth of Kurdistan ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. High-profile panel discussion explores developmental opportunities in the Kurdistan Region.  
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<title><![CDATA[GE partners with the Iraqi Government to drive sustainable growth]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55391</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. GE and National Investment Commission hosts panel discussion on &#039;Public Private Partnerships Paving the Way for Sustainable Growth&#039;; Underlines commitment to localization and knowledge transfer; Plans to recruit more than 200 Iraqi nationals. 
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<title><![CDATA[Mubadala, Boeing announce agreements on aerostructures and military sustainment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55271</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Deals further Abu Dhabi&#039;s plans to become a global aerospace hub; Strata manufacturing positioned to become direct supplier of composite aerostructures; AMMROC and Boeing to support UAE military aviation platforms.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing, Emirates announce historic order for 50 777-300ERs]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates order is the single largest airplane order in Boeing history with a value of US$18 billion; Deal breaks the record for most 777s ordered in a single year.
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing sees continued growth for the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. 787 Dreamliner and Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey to make Middle East debut; Robust presence announced at 2011 Dubai Airshow.

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing takes Dreamliner tailwind to Dubai as Airbus A350 slips]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Airbus won&#039;t have a new plane until 2014&#039;s first half, with yesterday&#039;s six-month postponement for the entry into service of the A350-900.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The two aircraft will be part of a formidable lineup of defence and commercial products and services designed to meet the needs of Middle East customers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi BUILDEX 2012 to provide ultimate platform for building &amp; construction companies]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia is considered to be the largest construction market in the Middle East, and is also one of the fastest growing markets in the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mubadala Aerospace sets up leadership team for global MRO network]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Represents next step to further integrate Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies and SR Technics to effectively position the businesses for the future.

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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Steel to become leading manufacturer of structural steel in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Demand for heavy sections in the GCC region set to double by 2015.

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<title><![CDATA[Over US$7 billion worth of major projects in Salalah to help drive major development in Oman]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Danube reveals plans to open two new showrooms in bid to become key supplier of building materials in country&#039;s ongoing projects. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cost reduction and technical advancements lead to resurgence in GCC formwork industry]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Development of lighter, stronger materials offers up to 47% savings to developers; Production and shipping costs reduced significantly.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai industrial property sector has a &#039;reason to celebrate&#039; as activity increases month on month]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Recent surge in activity derives predominantly from courier companies and the GCC petrochemical industry; Investment within logistics market remains strong, with Dubai remaining a key location for regional HQ&#039;s.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Turnaround Executive of the Year bullish on growth prospects in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Market diversification &quot;key to success&quot; says Al Gurg Paints GM, Sunil Gudur.

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<title><![CDATA[Siemens launches center for metallurgical services in Bahrain]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54879</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Company enhances services for steel and aluminum industry in the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SABIC posts 54% rise in third quarter profit ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Net profit jumps to US$2.2 billion on the back of high product prices and continued strong global demand.

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&#039;s petrochemical exports advance 37% ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia&#039;s petrochemicals exports increased 37% by value in August from a year earlier on higher prices and increased demand from Asia. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oman retail and industrual property sector expand on rising national revenues, government income]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Rising oil prices have raised Government income to 5,443 million riyals; Five new retail developments will add 100,000 sqm of good quality retail space to the market in the next 18 months. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Ma&#039;aden posts quarterly profit on gold prices]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabian Mining posted net income  of 27.4 million riyals (US$7.3 million) after a loss of 200,000 riyals a year earlier.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[US manufacturing competitiveness at critical crossroads, says Booz &amp; Company ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. US manufacturing could account for 95% of all products Americans consume, or output could drop by half, depending on leaders&#039; actions; Study identifies industries poised for greatest prosperity in the US market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Holdings to invest US$1 billion in European Goldfields]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar&#039;s sovereign wealth fund will invest US$1 billion in European Goldfields including US$600 million to finance operations in Greece, where the London-based firm has a permit to mine gold.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Europe&#039;s debt crisis creates investment opportunities in aviation, Boeing tells Middle East investors]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. European banks&#039; expected pullback from aircraft financing offers potential of generous rewards to willing financiers; Strong performance by region&#039;s air carriers, encouraging long-term market potential. 

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<title><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin delivers four C-130J Super Hercules airlifters to Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The aircraft will be used for humanitarian relief and military missions for the defense of the State of Qatar. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Omani firms score Italian success]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Four leading Omani companies participated in Italy&#039;s famous Marmomacc exhibition - Europe&#039;s leading trade fair in the stone and design sector.

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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s Borealis seeks chemicals acquisitions, says CEO ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The company was in talks over assets four or five months ago before pulling out due to cost considerations, Mark Garrett told reporters in Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi cement sector outlook remains positive, says NCB Capital]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Prospects remain strong for remainder of the year with prices stabilizing, according to Saudi Arabia&#039;s largest investment bank and leading GCC wealth manager.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE wins for second consecutive year at CEO Middle East Awards ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Instituted by the CEO Middle East magazine, the Award underlines the thought leadership, business excellence and leadership skills of industry leaders. 

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<title><![CDATA[Global construction leaders debate highlights importance of GCC market to key players]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54609</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Event hosted by Middle East Concrete and PMV Live gathers six top industry executives to debate future of construction industry; Saudi Arabia presents biggest opportunities, with Qatar and UAE still going strong.
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<title><![CDATA[China manufacturing contracts in September]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54573</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNTIONAL. Manufacturing activity in China contracted for the third straight month, as turbulence in the US and Europe hurt demand for exports.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE wins for second consecutive year at &#039;CEO Middle East&#039; Awards ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54569</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Instituted by the CEO Middle East magazine, the Award underlines the thought leadership, business excellence and leadership skills of industry leaders. 

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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull Kuwait secures US$19.9 million MEP administration contract]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54528</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Total project wins in Kuwait at US$62.7 million in 2011; DSI total projects  collectively worth almost US$981 million as of September 2011.

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<title><![CDATA[Chavez nationalizes Venezuela&#039;s gold industry amid soaring prices for metal]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54507</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Hugo Chavez ordered the nationalization of the gold industry and gave companies 90 days to form joint ventures with the state as he seeks to boost control over the nation&#039;s metals producers. 

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<title><![CDATA[Global materials handling equipment market to reach US$98 billion by 2015]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54453</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. New innovations, better inventory control, the increasing use of ICT, better warehouse management and more efficient transport systems are just some of the ways in which the industry is changing , according to the organisers of Materials Handling Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BASF breaks ground at world class plastic additives facility in Bahrain]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54427</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Bahrain to be a key base in plastic polymer in the Middle East region. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull Water and Power wins US$20.4 million infrastructure contract in Al Ain  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54416</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The contract includes the Supply, Erection, Installation, Testing and commissioning of the Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation works for two treated sewerage effluent pumping stations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE outlines importance of carbon capture and storage projects to be brought under clean development mechanism]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54341</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Two-day UNFCCC workshop on CCS opens in Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Toshiba to raise ownership of Westinghouse by acquiring stocks owned by Shaw Group ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54340</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The purchase will increase Toshiba&#039;s ownership of Westinghouse from 67% to 87%]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East Concrete to provide high-profile platform for precast concrete industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54317</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Precast Zone to be key part of inaugural event, co-located with the industry&#039;s largest building and construction show - The Big 5

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<title><![CDATA[Alstom Grid wins Us$93.7 million gas-insulated substation contract in Iraq]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54316</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. This is Alstom Grid&#039;s first contract to be signed directly with the Ministry of Electricity since 2003, and the second major win in Iraq this year. 


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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Steel issues invitation to bid for Phase 3 expansion project]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54285</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Move aims at craeting the largest integrated steel complex in the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[US needs Strategic Metals Reserve, says American Elements]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54266</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The repository would be modeled on the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global manufacturing likely to decline this year, says UN report]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54255</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The UN Industrial Development Organization said world manufacturing output rose 5.2% in Q2  2011, compared to 7.4% in Q1.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UK manufacturing slumps to 26-month low, overall economy may be heading for a double-dip
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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54247</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The manufacturing purchasing managers&#039; index (PMI) compiled by private firm Markit stood at 49.0 points in August, down from 49.4 in July.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chinese manufacturing index near 29-month low]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54233</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. A Chinese manufacturing index stayed near the borderline between expansion and contraction in August, signaling limits for more monetary tightening. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing 787 Dreamliner completes flight testing for type certification]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54088</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  Boeing completed all flight tests required for type certification of the 787-8 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce engines this weekend. 

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<title><![CDATA[Gold tops Dubai&#039;s exports by value ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54076</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Gold exports valued at US$10.3 billion, or 56% of total direct exports value; South and West Asia are top destinations for Dubai products by value. 

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<title><![CDATA[Fluor wins new polymers plant contract in Saudi Arabia ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54074</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Plant will be first Super Absorbent Polymer facility ever built in Saudi Arabia. 

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<title><![CDATA[General Dynamics awarded US$42 million for Saudi tank work]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54046</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The work is part of a plan by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to upgrade its entire fleet of 314 Abrams tanks.
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<title><![CDATA[UAE&#039;s EMAL awards US$700 million in contracts for Al Taweelah smelter expansion ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54039</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. It will involve building the world&#039;s longest ever smelting line covering 1.7 kilometres and make EMAL one of the world&#039;s largest single-site aluminium producers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull reports increase in second quarter revenue and net income ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54018</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Q2 net income up 22% to AED 55 million; &quot;We are satisfied with our revenue growth in the MEP and the civil business which recorded a year-on-year growth of 43 % and 376 % respectively,&quot; says CEO.

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<title><![CDATA[Changing the future of guided wave technology for the energy industry ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54010</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Structural Integrity Associates, a global leader providing innovative solutions to the power generation industry, acquired Inspection Services Group from FBS, in response to the industry needs for a stronger technical foundation.

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<title><![CDATA[China and Rare Earths - Monopoly for now]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54002</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Rare earth elements (REEs) are used to produce everything from wind turbines to solar cells and low-energy light-bulbs as well as iPhones and X-ray machines. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GM awards A123 Systems contract for future battery packs]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53986</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Nanophosphate lithium ion will power future electric vehicles.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Standard Chartered Private Equity successfully closes US$ 75 million equity investment in Construction Products Holding Company]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53922</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. CPC is Saudi Arabia&#039;s largest manufacturer and provider of building materials and a subsidiary of the Saudi Bin Laden Group;  Investment is SCPE&#039;s first in Saudi Arabia.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing unveils first Dreamliner for delivery to ANA]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53896</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Boeing is about three years behind schedule in delivering the first 787 largely because of snags in the unusually complex global supply chain.

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<title><![CDATA[Fluor awarded utilities and offsites contract for Sadara Chemical Company JV in Saudi Arabia ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53888</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Aramco and Dow joint venture to build one of world&#039;s largest chemical complexes. 

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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Rail signs deal with Emirates Steel ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53882</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Agreement signed to use rail as the chief method for steel transportation in the UAE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[French Rafale jet deal with UAE seen by year-end]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53872</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Negotiations have resumed to sell Dassault Aviation&#039;s Rafale fighterjets to the United Arab Emirates, according to French daily La Tribune. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing delivers UAE Air Force&#039;s third C-17]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53815</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE Air Force and Air Defence accepted delivery of its first C-17 in May. Boeing is contracted to deliver a fourth C-17 to the UAE later this year and two more in 2012.

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<title><![CDATA[Mine site automation an answer to mining skill shortages ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53796</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The mining sector is currently experiencing improved market conditions, increased global demand for minerals and a boom in commodity prices. 

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<title><![CDATA[World record gas turbine starts test operation]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53783</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Saudi Arabia is the target market in the Middle East for the 60 Hertz version gas turbine.

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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull secured US$926 million worth of projects in first half 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53746</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The company wins a US$46.3 million contract for Danat Al Emarat Women &amp; Children&#039;s Hospital in Abu Dhabi.

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Aramco, Dow announce joint venture to build chemicals complex ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53720</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. &quot;Sadara&quot; will enable growth capture in high-value specialty markets and emerging regions.  Total investment for the project will be approximately US$20 billion.

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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Aluminium gets approval for US$4.5 billion investment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53710</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Phase II project to double capacity to 1.3 million metric tonnes; EMAL is a 50-50 joint venture between Dubal and Mubadala.
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<title><![CDATA[Sabic posts 61% jump in second quarter profit]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53595</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Sabic reported record revenue in the second quarter as exports rose and crude oil traded at a two-year high.]]></description>
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