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<title><![CDATA[World famous sculpture brings in the crowds at Sorouh&#039;s ArtParis Abu Dhabi lounge]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sorouh Real Estate estimates that more than 5,000 people have already visited its lounge and exhibition at ArtParis Abu Dhabi, showing until 21 November at  Emirates Palace.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Consumer &amp; Industrial showcases energy efficient home automation technology in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. HabiTEQ is a flexible solution for energy efficiency, safety and comfort in homes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[KBR selected for pre-FEED study for polyethylene units at petrochemical complex by Egypt Hydrocarbon Corp (EHC) ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Under the pre-Front End Engineering Design (pre-FEED) study, KBR will perform PE technology evaluation and licensor recommendation to EHC. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Anti-Aging &amp; Aesthetic Medicine Congress boosts Dubai&#039;s healthcare goals]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Over 1,200 participants attend the groundbreaking meeting on the crossover between beauty and health.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar exchange edges up as foreign institutional traders extend buying support]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Doha Financial Market yesterday overcame the initial selling pressure to settle 0.19% higher as buying was more pronounced in small and mid cap equities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bruker order for ten NMR systems to enable world-class scientific research at Saudi university]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Order includes the world&#039;s highest field NMR systems for structural biology (950 MHz) and for solid state (850 MHz widebore) research.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World experts meet to boost creative industries]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Creative business leaders are meeting in the UK from countries around the world including the United Arab Emirates, India, US and China.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Swiss Life opens insurance intermediation office in DIFC]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. New office&#039;s product portfolio comprises customised concepts for Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI), integrating wealth management with high-end life insurance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HigherPro to hold &#039;Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and Teams&#039; workshop]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=27696</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Workshop in Amman targets senior leaders in organisations, business owners, executives, project managers, and heads of units, in addition to rising and potential leaders.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DFS reveals luxury stores at Abu Dhabi International Airport]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. When the new part of the airport throws open its doors within coming weeks, passengers will be met with no less than 19 exclusive standalone stores run by DFS.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[metaTXT, the world&#039;s first mobile search engine optimisation standard launched at Mobile Asia Congress]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The metaTXT standard is a pioneering enhancement for mobile search by allowing all mobile sites to be discovered regardless of URL, giving brands better and more consistent mobile Internet awareness.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Burberry joins with Jashanmal for Middle East expansion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. UK luxury brand Burberry announces two new joint ventures in the UAE and Japan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Scania goes ahead with vehicle production in Iraq]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Scania has signed an agreement in principle with the government of Iraq on assembly of trucks and buses, with an initial delivery of 500 units.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Music fans to &#039;tap &amp; go&#039; during Kylie&#039;s Dubai concert using MasterCard PayPass]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Fans attending Kylie&#039;s live concert in Dubai on the 21 November 2008, will benefit from using their MasterCard PayPass cards at specially allocated food &amp; beverage counters. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi owners pave the way for growth by Maximus Air Cargo]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi Aviation has acquired a 95% stake in Maximus Air Cargo, the specialist heavy-lifter of the Middle East airline industry. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transparency puts TAQA in &#039;top list&#039; of global energy companies]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Energy Co) has been named as one of the world&#039;s Top 250 Global Energy Companies, according to the 2008 Platts Global Energy rankings.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Revlon expanding in Middle East travel retail hotspots]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Cosmetics group Revlon is busy turning itself into a branded luxury supplier rather than as a cosmetic products supplier and is having great success in the Middle East with back wall retail units.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Outokumpu opens regional sales company in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Outokumpu, a global leader in stainless steel and pipe products, today stepped up its expansion in the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[O3b Networks introduces bundled IP trunking solution for telcos and ISPs]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=27599</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Special pre-launch offering integrates ground equipment, space segment and teleport access for easy connection to the global Internet backbone.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Talent shortage hampers growth of regional property management]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Middle East lacking in skilled strata management professionals, says Peter Crogan, CEO of BCS-Strata Management Services.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Egypt&#039;s OCI sees construction revenue up in 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Egypt&#039;s largest builder by market value, sees construction revenue growing up to 50% in 2009 thanks to a boom in infrastructure projects, its chairman said on Tuesday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CMCS launches operations in Lebanon and new markets]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. Collaboration, Management and Control Solutions (CMCS) to hold Qatar project management solution roadshow after success in Kuwait and Lebanon.

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<title><![CDATA[Congress Solutions successfully wraps up World Economic Forum summit in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Summit on the Global Agenda has drawn to a close in Dubai after being successfully delivered by Congress Solutions International (CSI).
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<title><![CDATA[DP World-UAE Region to provide full scholarships at University of Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. MoU signed for educational support and employment of qualifying Emirati students.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WIBC to highlight strategic challenges facing Islamic finance industry at launch of WIBC McKinsey Competitiveness Report]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Will industry be able to maintain momentum in current situation?

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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat and Cisco strengthen strategic relationship]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etisalat achieves Gold certification from Cisco in United Arab Emirates.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Festival City expansion offers room for growth of luxury retailers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Collection at Dubai Festival City, the largest luxury collection of fashion, food and lifestyle in Dubai showcased at MAPIC 2008.
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<title><![CDATA[DeFi Mobile and DoubleU join forces to market DeFi Global Access in MENA region]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. Partnership significantly broadens adoption of DeFi&#039;s innovative, business-class mobile voice and data connection service.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leading US, Kuwaiti women come together to discuss how to navigate the economic crisis]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Sixth in a series of Corporate Ambassador events emphasises opportunities between US and MENA region business executives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Abu Dhabi Art, Talks &amp; Sensations&#039; creates new cultural platform]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A symposium performance delving into contemporary Arab creation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Holiday Inn Express Jumeirah opens in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. IHG opens Middle East&#039;s third holiday Inn Express.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Islamic Bank supports central bank calls for healthy loan-to-deposit ratios]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. At a time when financial institutions worldwide are facing liquidity challenges, DIB, as the world&#039;s first Islamic bank has continued to fortify its strong fundamentals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New leadership effectiveness tool developed by Dubai consulting firm]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=27522</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. New tool from The Core Group to measure the effectiveness of your management team in leading and motivating your employees.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Video streaming stretches marketing budgets]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Signage, Imaging and Media (SIM 2008) show to examine why online video advertising is in vogue with cost-conscious marketers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s TechnoPark partners with South Korean Daejeon Techno Park]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Two sides to work together to promote joint projects, international research internships and cooperative networking among research institutes and businesses in both areas.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rolex announces first Middle East Laureate in history among winners of 2008 Awards for Enterprise]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Rolex Awards Week in UAE to culminate in public Rolex Middle East Forum at Madinat Theatre on Wednesday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Schulich School of Business, York University partners with the DIFC Centre of Excellence for the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DIFC to be base for institution&#039;s offering for the Middle East, North and Eastern Africa, the Caspian and the Indian Subcontinent.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bonhams to preview magnificent jewels from its international sales in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Highlights include famous &#039;Dodge Pearl Necklace&#039; linked to Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. Special ladies only afternoon tea viewing to be held.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[LG launches Solution City to target growing smart solutions market]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. LG&#039;s HomNet Solutions will be installed in some of the most prestigious properties coming up across the UAE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Memac Ogilvy strengthens digital positioning in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Memac Ogilvy today announced the introduction of the world renowned Ogilvy Digital Training Programme to the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Environment assessment of projects is key to economy, says Hyder ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In the current questionable economic environment, Hyder Consulting Middle East, the award-winning international advisory and design consultancy has encouraged developers to maintain focus on environment as a key differentiator.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ADAC showcases Airport Business Park at Supply Chain Management Summit]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi facility has been attracting interest from a series of international companies such as Thales, the world leader in mission-critical information systems for the aerospace, defence and security markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubailand struggles with ambitious targets]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubailand is expected to play a key role in helping Dubai achieve its goal of attracting 15 million tourists a year by 2015, but the development is facing a number of challenges that are impacting the scope and delivery of the project.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Now is the time for developers to push for quality, standards and transparency, says Sorouh]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Gurjit Singh, Chief Property Development Officer at Sorouh Real Estate, says the company is seeing a positive dimension to the current global situation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi, Qatar real estate firms form joint venture]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=27409</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Abu Dhabi-based Hydra Properties and Qatari firm The Wall Investment &amp; Real Estate Development have formed a joint venture to look for investment opportunities in Qatar and the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Manpower shortage biggest concern for Middle East hospitality firms]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=27418</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. A random study by upcoming dedicated hospitality career and networking portal, Hozpitality.com finds significant shift in manpower sourcing from traditional to new markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Petrofac workers clean up UAE beach]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Petrofac, the international oil &amp; gas facilities service provider, welcomed more than 300 employees and their families at Coral Beach, Sharjah to help with the Petrofac beach clean up.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MerchantBridge and UBS Global Asset Management form new private equity initiative]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. New company will develop and manage a series of private equity investment strategies focused on the Middle East region. The joint venture will be based in Dubai. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AMD to release free software giving ATI Radeon owners new way to run demanding computing tasks faster than ever]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=27426</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. December ATI Catalyst driver release automatically switches on ATI Stream  acceleration in ATI Radeon graphics cards found in millions of PCs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE has role to play in space technology and fight against climate change, says expert]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=27451</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Science is winning the battle to persuade the global community of need for positive action, the Space Technology Forum heard in Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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