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<title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD Business Banking sponsors TECOM SME Builder]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates NBD has announced today that it is serving as the key sponsor of TECOM SME Builder 2010, the ideal platform for professionals to upgrade entrepreneurial skills through networking.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Swiss posts black-ink results despite harsh headwinds]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Swiss International Air Lines  achieved an operating profit of US$439.5 million for 2009, despite the still-difficult economic environment that prevailed throughout the year. 

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<title><![CDATA[US$19.62 million superyacht  sells on first day of Dubai International Boat Show]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Companies at this year&#039;s Dubai International Boat Show are reporting good early sales, with one of the superyachts already sold on the first day of the show.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HP expands Officejet Portfolio ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. HP has expanded its award-winning HP Officejet portfolio with its most affordable flatbed all-in-one printer with fax.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ADAOX  launches ESET&#039;s latest security solutions in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Unveils ESET&#039;s mail security for Microsoft exchange server and ESET Smart Security 4.2.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kia Motors posts 39.5% increase in February global sales]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. In February, Kia posted double digit year-on-year sales increases all sales regions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BMW Group increases sales by 14% in February]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The figure for the year to the end of February was 173,911 units - 15.3% higher than the previous year 150,893.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Honeywell Libya partners with Rida Technical Services]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LIBYA. The new company, to be known as Honeywell Libya JV, will provide process automation technology and services to local organisations and is the first automation joint venture between a global company and a Libyan company. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Schneider Electric to showcase expert energy solutions at MEED conference]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Schneider Electric is demonstrating its wide range of solutions to maximise energy efficiency in buildings at MEED&#039;s upcoming Building Sustainable Communities in Qatar conference. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CommonTime releases mDesign Studio]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. CommonTime has announce the release of its eagerly anticipated mobile application design environment, mDesign Studio.
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel delivers great roaming rates on all networks in UAE and Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. New agreements with Zain Saudi Arabia and du UAE makes SmartRoamer service even more accessible.

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<title><![CDATA[TAG Heuer geared for first ice race in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The TAG Heuer Ice Race, which will see drivers compete in a karting race on ice, will take centre stage at the Dubai Mall Ice Rink on 2-3 April  2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Technical Construction Company awarded 2 contracts]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. GTCC Dubai, a subsidiary of Drake &amp; Scull Construction, has been awarded 2 contracts valued at US$131 million by DAMAC Properties in Dubai. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat Chairman outlines new business models]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etisalat&#039;s chairman addressed the Abu Dhabi Media Summit taking place at The Yas Hotel in the UAE capital and urged the industry to adopt new business models to maximize their reach across international boundaries.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Opennet announces management changes to Middle East and North Africa operations
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The new appointments are in line with the company&#039;s plans to step up its channel development strategy following its distribution agreement with Zimbra in the last quarter of 2009.
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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat participates in Broadband Global Summit 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Broadband Global Summit is positioned to reflect the dynamic developments within the region&#039;s broadband ecosystem and effectively highlighted the exciting growth areas in the telecommunications industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD launches its new suite of Visa Debit Cards]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new Emirates NBD Visa Debit Card comes equipped with the latest in card technology with the new generation of CHIP cards. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[YouGov Siraj signs MOU with Jordanian research firm Analyseize]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=45015</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. YouGovSiraj, Analyseize has announced their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to provide services to better serve the Arab World.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fontera Brands Middle East appoints  Marketing Director
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Fonterra Brands Middle East has announced the appointment of Ahmad Yahya as Marketing Director for Middle East, Africa and CIS.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Al Ansari Exchange joins SWIFT community ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Membership enables top exchange house to send and receive payment instructions, advice of payments and treasury confirmations more securely.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Toshiba Gulf hosts inaugural Channel event in Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Toshiba Gulf Computer Systems Division last week held its first Channel Event in Qatar as it celebrated its one year partnership with PC Dealnet Qatar. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mourjan Marinas IGY signs Memorandum of Understanding with GREDCO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Mourjan Marinas IGY has announced its partnership with Global Real Estate Development Company for the development of two marinas as part of the upcoming Marsa Al Seef project Bahrain.
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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Industries &amp; Investments celebrates opening of new state-of-the-art plant by Dynergy Technologies ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emaar Industries &amp; Investments celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for low voltage and medium voltage switchboards of its subsidiary Dynergy Technologies in TechnoPark, Dubai. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Roya and Deloitte sign Memorandum of Understanding ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Roya International and Deloitte announced today the signing of a MoU that sees the two firms bringing together their expertise to provide Hotel Management Oversight services in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Elaf Group targets to open new hotels in Saudi Arabia by 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Elaf Group of Companies has pointed out that improving packages, services and products from key industry players are complementing the boom in domestic tourism in the country. 

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<title><![CDATA[Barclays Wealth supports the spread of literacy in Arab World with EAIFL]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Barclays Wealth revealed today another step to support levels of literacy and knowledge in the Arab Word, its participation in the second annual Emirates Airlines International Festival for Literacy. 

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<title><![CDATA[Toshiba showcases mini netbook NB300 and Qosmio F60.  
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. It targets users who are looking for a secondary ultraportable computing device and boasts light weight and glossy cover in Cosmic Black, with large black keyboard for comfortable typing. 

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<title><![CDATA[Aldar brings Abu Dhabi&#039;s Yas Island to ITB Berlin]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Aldar to support the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority in showcasing the best of what Abu Dhabi has to offer. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA signs major contract with Spanish railway administrator]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. AREVA&#039;s transmission and distribution division has secured an order worth
approximately US$27.17 million to supply Adif.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GrowthGate acquires part of IrisGuard ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. GrowthGate has announced that it has reached a final agreement to acquire 30% of IrisGuard. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD holds community event at The Residences branch ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The event enabled local residents and retailers to meet the manager of the branch, as well as other representatives from Emirates NBD.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[KPMG signs on as CFO strategies Saudi&#039;s platinum sponsor]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. KPMG has confirmed that it will support this year&#039;s CFO Strategies Saudi 2010 forum as platinum sponsor, citing the forum&#039;s strategic agenda as the reason for its confirmation.
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<title><![CDATA[Dar Al-Arkan successfully redeems US$600 million inaugural sukuk]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Issued by DAAR International Sukuk Company, the landmark 3-year US$600 million issue marked the first Sukuk to be issued by a Saudi company in the international capital markets. 
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel announces major initiative to improve indoor 3G signal strength]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qtel has confirmed that it is trialling innovative new technologies in Qatar that will greatly improve mobile signal strength in homes and small offices around the country.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AC Schnitzer chooses Dubai for global debut of BMW X6M]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. AC Schnitzer held the global premiere of its aerodynamically modified kit of the BMW X6M at Dubai&#039;s AutomodEx exhibition yesterday. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[McAfee unveils new consumer threat alert program]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44985</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. McAfee warns consumers of &#039;Scareware,&#039; which claims one million victims a Day, scareware could cause consumers the most damage in 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Singapore Airlines to feature new cabin offerings from Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Singapore Airlines&#039; will introduce daily Airbus A330-300 aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Singapore starting from 29 March 2010, featuring the Airline&#039;s latest product and service offerings. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DOMOTEX Middle East foresees shift in market trend]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Government measures such as Abu Dhabi&#039;s Estidama, Dubai&#039;s green building regulations set new benchmarks in interior flooring market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canon partner seminar helps to consolidate leading market position ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The OPP launches, announced at a recent channel partner seminar, have contributed to Canon&#039;s positive outlook for the OPP segment in 2010.  

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<title><![CDATA[Starwood announces plans to add 50 new hotels in Middle East, Europe and Africa by 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. With more than 240 hotels in 55 countries in EAME, we currently have a large enough footprint to enjoy the benefits of being an established and leading hotel operator in the most highly sought-after markets, says President of Global Development. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank provides US$81.7 million finance facility to Al Dhafra Cooperative Society]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Mohammed Khalifa Al Hamli stressed that Al Dhafra Society is committed to support the development of the Western Region, in addition to providing programs and plans that benefit the residents of the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[LG&#039;s latest Blu-ray player offers limitless content via Wi-Fi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The new model&#039;s built-in Wi-Fi allows it to connect to the internet or a home network to bring a wider variety of entertainment options to the living room.
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<title><![CDATA[SMARTRAC selected by De La Rue to provide eCovers]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44967</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. SMARTRAC has entered into a framework agreement with De La Rue Identity Systems for the provision of eCovers a component part of biometric passports, for certain ongoing contracts. 
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<title><![CDATA[Freshfields advises on Middle East IWPP Deal of the Year]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has won Middle East Independent Water and Power Project Deal of the Year 2009 at the Project Finance Magazine awards held on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SanDisk G3 solid state drive ships to Middle East retailers in March]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. SanDisk Corporation today announced that it has begun shipping its SanDisk G3 Solid State Drives to retailers in North America, Europe. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blu-ray Patent Licensing Program announced by four companies]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Four leading companies - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Thomson Licensing, Toshiba Corporation and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced that they have commenced a worldwide joint licensing program beginning on 1 March 2010 for Blu-ray.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Statoil and GAC sign worldwide agency contract

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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Major energy group Statoil has appointed GAC to provide hub agency services covering all ports outside of Norway effective from 2010. 
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<title><![CDATA[Motorola hosts TETRA Conference in Egypt ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Motorola showcased its latest Terrestrial Trunked Radios products and solutions to more than 200 airport and airline customers in a conference hosted by leading Motorola experts in mission-critical communications.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fox International Channels and Abu Dhabi&#039;s twofour54 announce strategic collaboration on three major projects]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The move highlights FIC&#039;s commitment to Abu Dhabi as well as reinforcing twofour54&#039;s commitment to position Abu Dhabi as a regional centre of excellence in content creation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sahara Petrochemicals Company partners with HP]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44948</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. HP has announced that Sahara Petrochemicals Company has selected HP BladeSystem and HP ProLiant servers solutions to automate and optimise its datacentre processes.
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<title><![CDATA[Bank of Sharjah approves distribution of 12% cash dividends &amp; 5% bonus issue]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44930</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Ordinary General Assembly of the Shareholders of Bank of Sharjah approves during its 36th annual meeting, the proposal of the Board of Directors to distribute 12% cash dividend equivalent to US$65.40 million and 5% bonus issue equivalent to US$27.25 million.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[averda announces entry into Saudi market]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44938</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. averda showcasing its comprehensive range of services at stand H02. averda&#039;s latest expansion initiative will cover the Eastern, Western and Central regions of Saudi Arabia.
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<title><![CDATA[French companies to participate at the Dubai International Boat Show]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44934</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. For the fourth year running, French companies will be attending the DIBS 2010, from next 9-13 March four shipbuilders.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[National Bonds outsources SWIFT connectivity to EastNets]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44933</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. National Bonds Corporationhas outsourced its SWIFT connectivity to EastNets, providing customers an easier, faster and more convenient way to save their money, from anywhere in the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SAP helps healthcare organisations heal reporting woes]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44935</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Business Intelligence offering from SAP delivers a consolidated view of patient care data, helping hospitals to Improve processes, reduce risks and comply with reporting mandates.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel posts 2009 record profit of US$9.64 billion, declares cash dividend of 70% of share face value
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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44932</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The company&#039;s strategy of diversification delivered a number of significant benefits, with the Qtel Group becoming the largest telecommunications provider in the Middle East North Africa region by number of operations in 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GBI signs agreement with Batelco ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44928</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Gulf Bridge International has announce that Batelco will provide a landing station for the new sub-sea cable being installed by Gulf Bridge International. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung receives award for global customer service excellence]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Samsung Electronics received the 4th Middle East Government and Business Organsations&#039; award for &#039;Global Customer Care&#039; under the category of &#039;Electronics.&#039;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[du broadcast services director mark in Middle East&#039;s Digital Broadcast power list ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44905</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. du&#039;s senior director of broadcast services, Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi, has been ranked number 18 in Digital Production Middle East&#039;s Digital Broadcast power list.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CMCS signs major deal to build up SOFCON&#039;s project management capacity]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44922</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Annual 3.5% growth of Middle East construction sector to hike demand for engineering, procurement &amp; construction management expertise.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jones Lang LaSalle Middle East and North Africa appoints new head of retail division]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44906</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Jones Lang LaSalle has announced the appointment of David Macadam as head of retail division, a newly created business unit in the MENA region.  
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<title><![CDATA[Standard Chartered offers mortgage facility in Oman]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44916</link>
<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Standard Chartered has for the first time in Oman introduced a complete mortgage solution, targeted at residential owners. It complements Standard Chartered&#039;s current array of retail finance products. 
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<title><![CDATA[Sharp targets 20% growth business solutions products in the Middle East in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44924</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Regional Sharp Solutions Summit 2010 brings together 150 partners from over 80+ countries in Middle East, Africa and CIS. 

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<title><![CDATA[Nissan forecasts 5-10% growth for region&#039;s commercial vehicles industry in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44848</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The commercial vehicles market in the Middle East is bouncing back from the effects of the global downturn, with major manufacturer Nissan forecasting 5-10% growth for the industry in the GCC this year.

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<title><![CDATA[SHUAA appoints Head of Asset Management]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44903</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Bargouti joins SHUAA from Samba Capital in Riyadh where he held the position of Head of Asset Management.

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<title><![CDATA[Citadel Capital hires industry expert as Chief Executive Officer ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44914</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Citadel Capital has announced the appointment of City of London investor Amr Seif as Chief Executive Officer of Finance Unlimited, its platform investment in the regional financial services industry. 
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<title><![CDATA[BMW launches the automotive industry&#039;s first Arabic-language iDrive system]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44917</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The system will be available as a standard feature for most BMW models fitted with navigation, and will be available to customers in the Middle East region from early May.

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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Airways launches &#039;Business Connect&#039; in UAE]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44893</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etihad Airways has announced a new program called BusinessConnect to help small to medium sized enterprises get the most value from their travel budget when flying with the airline.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel and Tata Communications collaborate on strategic Gulf cable project ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44912</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Major cable system will provide reliable high speed bandwidth to cities around the world and supports Qatar 2030 vision. 

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<title><![CDATA[Pearl Dubai partners with Singapore Sotheby&#039;s International Realty ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44910</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai Pearl will commence a road-show across key Asian hubs in collaboration with Singapore Sotheby&#039;s International Realty.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank opens new branch at &#039;The Dubai Mall&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44908</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. This new branch furthers that bank&#039;s expansion plan and is in line with its strategy to strengthen its physical presence and services outreach within the UAE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canon Middle East appoints new Managing Director ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44902</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Canon Middle East has recently announced the appointment of Anurag Agrawal as the new Managing Director. 
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<title><![CDATA[Nakheel wins the Teka UAE Football Cup 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44901</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Nakheel won the Teka UAE Football Cup 2010 in a commanding 6-0 victory against Unique Kitchen at the Emirates Aviation Football College Field on Friday. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DIB wins Best Investment Bank &amp; Best CSR Program at Middle East Banking Awards]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44898</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dubai Islamic Bank was named &#039;Best Investment Bank&#039; in the UAE by emeafinance, a leading international publication focused on financial markets in the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. 
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<title><![CDATA[Riverbed to showcase IT infrastructure performance solutions ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44897</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Riverbed to highlight how companies can increase the performance and value of their Existing IT infrastructure.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Healthcare launches Vscan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44896</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. GE Healthcare today announced the availability of Vscan, a new, pocket-sized visualization tool developed to provide physicians with imaging capabilities at the point-of-care, in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diyar Al Muharraq teams up with Samaheej Club]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44895</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Diyar Al Muharraq has singed a sponsorship agreement with Samaheej Sports Club.  
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD offers discounts at 50 top Abu Dhabi restaurants 

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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44789</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates NBD has announced the launch of a special year-long offer for its cardholders, providing them with significant discounts at 50 leading restaurants in the UAE capital.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways doubles fleet to 80 aircraft]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44888</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The airline has inducted its 15th Boeing 777 into the fleet and maintains a delivery schedule of more than one new aircraft a month, retaining its status as one of the world&#039;s fastest growing airlines.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ratings on Glencore not affected by planned Prodeco repurchase from Xstrata]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44882</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Ratings Services said today that the ratings and outlook on Switzerland-based Glencore  are not affected by its repurchase of Prodeco from diversified mining group Xstrata.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE hotels in race for &#039;Green Globe&#039; accreditation]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44852</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Palace The Old Town in Dubai and Miramar Resort have become the first hotels in the country to sign-up for the internationally recognised sustainable Green Globe Certification]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PeerApp partners with McAfee]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44866</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. PeerApp has announced that it has partnered with McAfee to enable mobile and fixed line network operators.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 to set sail in Cape Town ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44874</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The racetrack for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race is now set and the first port of call will be Cape Town, South Africa, making its eighth appearance as host to this premier ocean race.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ENOC sponsors the Dubai Tennis Championship ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44872</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates National Oil Company has extended its support to Dubai Tennis Championship 2010 as a sponsor for the third consecutive year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat Managed ICT solution &amp; services edge highlighted at Microsoft Tech.Ed Middle East 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44869</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etisalat talked about the significance of MPLS IPVPNs to help attendees understand how Etisalat&#039;s IP network can facilitate collaborative business models.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Paramount strengthens presence in Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44864</link>
<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Paramount Computer Systems has announced the opening of its branch office in Muscat, Oman. 
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<title><![CDATA[UAE IT sector to grow from US$3.2 billion in 2009 to US$4.7 billion in 2013]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44862</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dulsco strengthens portfolio of customised HR and knowledge solutions catering to IT sector.

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<title><![CDATA[Occupancy now over 90% at Discovery Gardens]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44860</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai&#039;s Asteco property management (PM) dominates mixed-use development - portfolio of 14 buildings running at over 90% occupancy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain latest destination for new CNN series iList]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44857</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. CNN International turns its attention to the Middle East in its latest iList series focusing in Bahrain.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OnAir makes airline history with both mobile and WiFi Internet access on Oman Air]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44810</link>
<description><![CDATA[OMAN. OnAir together with Oman Air celebrated a successful first flight using the full spectrum of mobile and WiFi Internet connectivity services based on Inmarsat SwiftBroadband. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Qtel Group to host debate on future investment and innovation in the telecom industry ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44845</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Qtel Group, will be a patron sponsor of the forthcoming TMT Finance and Investment Middle East 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Acer, Asus and Lenovo to introduce next-generation ION PCs]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44856</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. NVIDIA introduced the next-generation NVIDIA ION graphics processor which will supercharge netbooks with 10 times.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Epson appoints Middle East channel sales manager  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44855</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Epson has announced the appointment of Ahmad Qasem as its new Channel Sales Manager for the Middle East region. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[E-Vision introduces new IPTV set-top boxes during Cabsat MENA 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44853</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. E-Visionhas announced the introduction of new IPTV High Definition STBs over its network with  enriched interactive menu &amp;  enhanced functionalities to provide a superior customer experience.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Castrol reassures commitment to football as sponsor of 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44850</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Castrol has reassured its commitment to football announcing its partnership with FIFA to sponsor the 2010 and 2014 World Cup tournaments, which will be hosted by South Africa and Brazil respectively. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Healthcare Group marks &#039;healthy living&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44849</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emaar Healthcare Group is marking &#039;Nutrition Month&#039; during the month of March by offering free nutrition consultation at Meadows Clinic, the newly opened healthcare centre in The Meadows community. 

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<title><![CDATA[GE Oil &amp; Gas power generation and Subsea Equipment wins bring Gorgon Project awards ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44829</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. GE Oil &amp; Gas technology has again been selected to support the development of Gorgon which also features one of the world&#039;s largest ever carbon-dioxide (CO2) sequestration technology projects.
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<title><![CDATA[IBM and Johnson controls join forces to make buildings smarter]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44844</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The companies will team to provide a Smart Building Solution that can improve operations and reduce energy and water consumption in buildings worldwide including the Middle East.
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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat Afghanistan reaches 3 million subscribers in 27 provinces and controls 24% market share]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44833</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etisalat Afghanistan held its first annual gathering in Dubai.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dow Formulated Systems and EA Juffali &amp; Brothers signs business alliance in Polyurethane Systems ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=44832</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The combining highly competitive offerings of innovative products and services for the production of polyol blends, is planned for 2010, in Saudi Arabia. 
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