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<title><![CDATA[JPMorgan shareholders keep Dimon chairman, CEO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. JPMorgan Chase shareholders Tuesday voted down a shareholder proposal to split the chairman and chief executive roles, handing bank chief Jamie Dimon a big victory.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saxo Bank launches Saxo TV]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  Aims to provide on-demand business and financial analysis; Saxo TV is integrated with TradingFloor.com, Saxo Bank&#039;s social financial investment community.
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Holding&#039;s TECOM Investments announces new operational structure ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Renewed focus on its core business of developing and operating business parks; Aims to capitalise on region&#039;s growth opportunities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s property agency Better Homes delivers world-first tool for end users]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In a survey of 150 Dubai-based customers, 85% said they found the public review tool useful to navigate their way in their real estate search.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Aramco upgrades gas/oil separation plant ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. First compressor control project in the Kingdom for GE&#039;s Measurement &amp; Control business; Haradh facility plays key role in Saudi&#039;s oil &amp; gas industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Solar desalination projects in the Middle East will shape the future of the solar market]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GCC countries are actively investing in using renewable energy as a source of power to produce fresh water; Solar Desalination Forum to be held from 26-28 May 2013 in Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BlackRock appoints Andrew MacKenzie as Head of iShares Middle East and Africa]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. New role will focus on driving sales for iShares across the Middle East and Africa, supporting existing client relationships in the official institutions arena as well as researching and prospecting new clients. 
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<title><![CDATA[Arqaam Capital advises Magrabi Retail  on its debut investment into Turkey]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Arqaam provides MENA&#039;s largest optical retail chain with M&amp;A advisory services, as well as assistance in raising acquisition financing for the transaction. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Air Arabia signs US$350 million financing deal with QNB Group &amp; CBI ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Syndicated deal to finance purchase of 10  new Airbus A320 aircraft, which is part of a larger order for 44 A320s placed with Airbus in 2007. 
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<title><![CDATA[Nakheel floats tender for ground works at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Located at the tip of The Palm, opposite Atlantis, the project will contain a diverse range of shopping, dining and entertainment facilities, including a spectacular fountain display.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DAMAC Properties announces US$ 100 Million Princess Tower in Baghdad ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Middle East&#039;s leading luxury private developer announced a comprehensive strategic plan to expand its operations in Iraq.

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<title><![CDATA[Starcom MediaVest Group appoints Rayan Karaky to Chief Digital Officer, MENA and Emerging Markets]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Karaky will drive the advancement of digital growth, competency, integration and innovation within the SMG Global Network and specifically across SMG&#039;s Emerging Markets. 
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<title><![CDATA[Barclays appoints Head of Wealth and Investment Management for Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Haidar Hammoud will be responsible for driving the Abu Dhabi business and will work closely with office heads in Singapore, Geneva, London and Dubai. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing delivers 777-300 aircraft to Saudia ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. First Boeing 777-300ER delivered to Saudia with three-class cabin configuration; Airline has backlog of 21 Boeing airplanes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leading keynote speakers contest social media at Bahrain&#039;s capital Club]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. 85% support the motion that the benefits of social media are worth the consequences, compared to the initial vote of 65% before the arguments began.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE-based entrepreneur Hazel Jackson receives award at Fortune Leadership Summit 2013]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. CEO and Co-founder of biz-group received a &quot;Gazelles Core Values&quot; Award last week in honour of her outstanding work as a Gazelles strategy coach in the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Citadel Capital outlines strong upside potential for sustainable, high-growth investments in Africa and Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Hisham El-Khazindar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Citadel Capital, took part in a panel on emerging market opportunities and trends at the IFC-EMPEA annual gathering in Washington D.C.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arabtec appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Peter Roche will lead the overall strategic direction and business contribution of the human resources department at Arabtec Construction LLC. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saxo Bank provides trading insight through Trade Navigator]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Trade Navigator on TradingFloor.com is a new trading tool that provides daily technical insight into around 200 instruments.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways to codeshare with Bangkok Airways]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. More access to destinations across Thailand And alternative flights to Myanmar and Cambodia through new agreement.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PAIPED highlights Oman&#039;s competitive advantage]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. The Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (PAIPED) spearheaded the Sultanate of Oman&#039;s recent trade delegation to the 8th World Chambers Congress in Doha.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Al Nabooda&#039;s K. Rajaram shares business insights at Emirates NBD Global Business Series ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;The future is with the youth, and they need to work hard to gain success. Life is a struggle and the more you put into it the more you will gain.&quot;
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Islamic Bank ratings affirmed by Moody&#039;s]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Long term issuer ratings maintained at Baa1; Ratings outlook upgraded to stable; Capital adequacy, easing asset quality pressure and profitability outlook cited as reasons for decision.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi&#039;s Mobily denies asking for help to spy on customers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Telecom operator denies claims by a software engineer that the company had asked him to build surveillance tools to intercept customers&#039; messages on Twitter and other services.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Masdar and Ex-Im Bank to deploy U.S. clean technology ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. MoU will explore finance opportunities of up to US$2 billion in U.S. renewable-energy products and services that Masdar will implement across global markets. 

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<title><![CDATA[Marks &amp; Spencer opens new store in Bahrain]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. M&amp;S continues to expand in Middle East with its 21st store in the MENA region opening at Bahrain City Centre shopping mall.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Forbes ranks TAQA top UAE energy company, second in Arab World]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[Forbes Middle East rankings are based on the quality of standards set globally by Forbes Media, U.S.
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<title><![CDATA[British-French joint cooperation to support employment in Tunisia ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[TUNISIA. The programme aims to improve the entrepreneurship skills of young Tunisians in the southern governorates of Gafsa, Kasserine, Medenine, and Tataouine, to enable them to create and grow their own small businesses. 

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<title><![CDATA[SKAI Holdings announces US$1 billion Viceroy Hotels and Resorts on Palm Jumeirah]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The development will offer its guests 481 large rooms and suites, and 221 signature Viceroy Residences all with breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea made possible by innovative architecture and design.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Forbes Middle East presents Top 500 Companies in the Arab World and Top 100 Making an Impact ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The awards evening was a inspirational gathering, stirring budding entrepreneurs to aspire to brilliance and well-established businesses to expand their horizons, collaborate with the best in the region, and win. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ernst &amp; Young launches new training courses across MENA to help businesses improve performance]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Launch of new integrated training website that centralizes all the courses.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s IPIC takes over chairmanship of Gulf Energy Maritime ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61838</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. IPIC&#039;s Khalifa Abdulla Al Romaithi assumes post from ENOC&#039;s Saeed Abdulla Khoory]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PineBridge Investments appoints Chief Investment Officer]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Wael Aburida will lead the MENA private equity and real estate team covering the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, with responsibility for deal origination, negotiations, execution, portfolio management, and exits.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Investment Dar offers assets to creditors]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. The shareholder in luxury carmaker Aston Martin is offering some of its assets to creditors as the Kuwaiti company restructures debt. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait-led group in takeover approach for Severn Trent]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Kuwait Investment Office, Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc. and Universities Superannuation Scheme have approached the utility regarding a possible bid.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More nimble, efficient and unwired enterprise now an &#039;unavoidable imperative&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  SAP urges MENA business-leaders to wholeheartedly embrace an &quot;unprecedented enterprise mobility boom&quot; or risk rapid competitive stagnation.

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<title><![CDATA[Shuaa Capital first quarter loss narrows as expenses decline]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[uAE. The net loss was 5.9 million dirhams (US$1.6 million) compared with 8.5 million dirhams a year earlier.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DGCX trading volumes cross US$1 trillion mark in value since inception, led by currency and precious metals ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Total volumes traded on Exchange since inception in 2005 reaches 24.5 million contracts, valued at US$1.025 trillion; April 2013 volumes total 1.3 million, up 139%;  Gold and silver futures register growth of 24%.
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<title><![CDATA[The Carlyle Group partners with Jordan&#039;s Nabil Foods]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Significant minority equity stak in one of the largest producers of frozen and chilled food products in Jordan;  First investment in Jordan by Carlyle.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Securities &amp; Investment Company reports 37% drop in first quarter profit ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Net profit of BD 1.02 million for the first quarter of 2013, compared with BD 1.58 million for the corresponding period in 2012.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nakheel awards contract for construction of Jumeirah Village Circle Villas]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. AED106 million (US$28.9 million) contract awarded to United Engineering Construction LLC (UNEC) for the construction of 90 homes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Marketing Association launches Middle East Chapter ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. BMA Middle East to increase education and networking opportunities for business-to-business marketing professionals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DDB Chairman Emeritus to join Sir Bob Geldof at Dubai Business Breakfast]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Rules are for people who don&#039;t know what to do, says DDB&#039;s Keith Reinhard; Debate on the relationship between Creativity and Humanity takes place at a special invitation-only breakfast briefing at Dubai&#039;s Capital Club.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Contract awards for GCC projects to jump 73% to US$1.35 trillion by end 2013]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  MEED cites two companies for outstanding contributions to growth of projects industry in the region.
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<title><![CDATA[UAE&#039;s EMS launches Pixelparc Apple Premium Reseller store ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. First store opens in Sahara Center, Sharjah; PixelParc to open 10 more stores in the GCC region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AUB workshop on energy and natural resources highlights latest advances in sustainable energy research]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. The latest advances in sustainable energy research were discussed at the Fourth Annual International Masri Institute Workshop on Energy and Natural Resources, held at the American University of Beirut.

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<title><![CDATA[Stuart Jones appointed to lead Ernst &amp; Young&#039;s MENA Fraud Investigation &amp; Dispute Services]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;He is in a position to help our clients navigate in a rapidly changing regulatory environment and advise on program designs that help address the risks of fraud.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mohsen Line fail to honour London Arbitration Award]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Supplier of food products has failed to honour LMAA (London Maritime Arbitrators Association) Awards against it, Reed Smith LLP said.
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<title><![CDATA[Industry experts to give insights on developing an efficient and sustainable petrochemicals supply chain]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Petrochemical exports post a cumulative annual growth rate of 9%; GPCA Supply Chain Conference from May 13- 15 in Dubai. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TAQA appoints Pete Jones as Managing Director UK, Leo Koot Managing Director Iraq]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. TAQA has oil and gas operations in North America, UK, the Netherlands and the Kurdistan region of Iraq and produced an average of 135 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2012. 
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<title><![CDATA[Creativity specialist to present seminar in Dubai on &#039;Mastering Creativity in Teams (with 9 Words)&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61774</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dr Mark Batey, Joint Chair of the Psychometrics at Work Research Group at Manchester Business School, will explain how to master team creativity through an approach that he has personally developed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Delegates gather to explore emerging prospects in Saudi&#039;s US$20 billion healthcare industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61770</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Health 2013 to open on May 12 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola announces global commitments to help fight obesity]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61776</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Company outlines consistent business actions for its products, packaging and marketing. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Google, AdZouk launch region&#039;s first hybrid ad network]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61765</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Designed to drive the online advertising industry and revolutionise the technology and performance available to online advertisers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IMG Worlds of Adventure&#039; unveiled at ATM 2013 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61764</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai&#039;s new entertainment destination will be in excess of 1.5 million sq. feet in the first phase and will be the largest temperature controlled indoor entertainment destination in the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jumeirah Group voted Best Hotel Brand in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61763</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. 10 wins for Jumeirah Hotels in Business Travel Awards and World Travel Awards.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SICO equity funds top MENA grading from Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Capital IQ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN.  All funds continued to outperform their respective benchmarks and peers during 2012; &quot;A strong and growing investment team with relatively modest staff turnover.&quot;

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<title><![CDATA[Motivate Group, Dubai Media City host UAE ad competition]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The competition challenges young professionals at the start of their careers in the advertising industry, giving local talent the opportunity to showcase their work. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE&#039;s investment power discussed at Gulf-Moroccan Investment Forum]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61752</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. The forum aims to promote stronger business and investment ties between Morocco and the Gulf region; Tasweek receives &quot;excellent investment award&quot; for Marrakech Healthcare City project. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BNY Mellon appointed delegate and principal paying agent on Bank Asya sukuk]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[The sukuk certificates issued are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Bank Asya, the largest participation bank in Turkey.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oran tramway in Algeria inaugurated  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[ALGERIA. The Oran tramway is 18.7 km long and features 32 stops located in the largest boroughs of the greater Oran region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chaos proves superior to order, reveal KAUST research]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. An international team of physicists, led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, has demonstrated that chaos can beat order - at least as far as light storage is concerned.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Information Technology companies predict 10%-25% growth of regional IT industry in 2013 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61746</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Survey polls senior managers about trends, priorities and challenges that lie ahead.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[INSEAD delivers workshop on its innovative Blue Ocean business strategy to Masdar executives]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61741</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Key management from Masdar complement their business skills by utilising INSEAD&#039;s unique Blue Ocean strategy to help the company maintain its market lead.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Forex experts discuss the implications of a unified Gulf currency at Saudi Money Expo]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61739</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Some analysts have expressed optimism that a unified Gulf currency will strengthen the region&#039;s bargaining power with its trading partners worldwide.

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<title><![CDATA[Forbes Middle East presents the &#039;Top Companies in the Arab World&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61738</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Forbes Middle East has expanded the scope of its study to include a significant number of non-listed companies that are contributing to the advancement of industries and national economies.

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East insurance providers can gain competitive advantage by deploying advanced contact centre technology solutions]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61737</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Ineffective business processes or lack of integrated communications within an insurance organization have an impact on customer experience. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s Masdar Institute to gather nanotechnology experts  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61736</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Products incorporating nanotechnology expected to reach US$2.4 trillion by 2015, says market research firm.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[EDHEC-Risk Europe Days conference in Singapore to debate on key regulatory topics ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61735</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The event is structured to appeal to institutional investors, asset management professionals, policymakers and alternative investment managers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Economic diversification will result in sustainable growth in Kuwait&#039;s real estate and infrastructure in Kuwait]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61733</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Doha Bank Summit in Kuwait brought together some of the region&#039;s leading consultants and advisory firms in their specific sectors discussing opportunities and trends. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Visa cardholders spent US$4.7 billion in the UAE in 2012]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61732</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE.  Total number of transactions went up by 20%year on year; Saudi Arabia visitors spend US$420 million on Visa cards in UAE in 2012.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[McAfee to acquire Stonesoft ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61730</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Transaction to strengthen network security portfolio with next-generation firewall; Pending acquisition expected to extend the success of McAfee&#039;s security connected strategy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iraq invests in airport development]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61723</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Iraq Airport Show  will provide an insight about US$150 billion worth of Airports, Aviation &amp; Logistics infrastructure projects currently underway in Iraq.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE ranked global leader in Fiber to the Home Network]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61721</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etisalat UAE contributes achievement to AED19 billion (US$518 million) investment in FTTH; FTTH penetration rate increased during the last 10 months from 72%-80%]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vital Voices to accelerate growth of women-owned small businesses in the MENA region]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61720</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The GROW Fellowship Program is a one-year comprehensive and tailored program focused on building the capacity and concrete skills of women business owners to create actionable business plans.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC security software market growing 14% annually as high profile cyber attacks motivate companies to invest in information security]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61716</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Security experts and companies using Gulf Information Security Expo &amp; Conference (GISEC) as a launch pad for counter attacks against cyber crime.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC asset management grows as US$121 billion worth of road, bridge infrastructure investemnt underway]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61714</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Government Asset Management Conference highlights international, regional best practice; The latest methodologies and strategies in asset risk management, asset reliability and asset information will be up for debate.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bharti Airtel announces long-term strategic investment from  Qatar Foundation Endowment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61712</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. US$1.26 billion investment to strengthen Bharti&#039;s capital structure and improve flexibility for its growth strategy; Bharti to gain exposure to strong investor base in Middle East, in addition to South East Asia.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shell boss announces surprise retirement]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61709</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Global energy giant Shell said  Peter Voser will retire next year, as it also posted falling first-quarter net profits on the back of lower crude oil prices.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nakheel closes villa sales worth US$518 million ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61708</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai developer sells out at Jumeirah Park and Jumeirah Village Circle, with many investors &quot;purchasing the properties as end-users&quot;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DSG&#039;s Gender and Public Policy Program examines strategies to increase women&#039;s participation in workforce]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61707</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. There is a need to develop a national strategy to retain highly qualified women in the workforce, especially as part of a successful implementation of the UAE&#039;s Emiratization policy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arabtec Holding appoints Gordon Jack as Chief Information Officer]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61702</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. To lead the overall strategic direction and business contribution of the information systems function and manage the implementation of technology, information accessibility and integrated systems. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UK-based National Bank of Kuwait assigned &#039;A+/A-1&#039; ratings]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61699</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. National Bank of Kuwait International PLC (NBKI), the U.K.-based subsidiary of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), provides corporate and private banking services to the NBK group&#039;s clients in Europe.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chief Experience Officer: A new type of CEO is emerging]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61698</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Contact Centre technology is evolving rapidly to both make customer interactions more effective and experiential but also in helping organizations turn their contact centres into profit centres&quot;. 

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<title><![CDATA[Africa Global Business Forum to become annual event]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61697</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Forum highlights opportunities in trade, logistics, agribusiness, tourism and financial services sectors.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[David Macadam appointed new CEO and Vice Chairman of the MECSC and ICSC for MENA region]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61696</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. MECSC and ICSC&#039;s role locally is to support, promote and develop the Shopping Centre industry in the MENA Region largely through advanced education programs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Duty Free expands luxury retail portfolio]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61692</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emporio Armani fashion boutique opens in Abu Dhabi International Airport.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi hotel brands to make ATM debut]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61691</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Growing KSA portfolio offers credible base for regional market expansion as Frontel for Hospitality targets new opportunities in the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tamkeen and AZADEA continue to develop retail talent]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61693</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The encompasses a 4-month intensive retail training course for new Bahraini recruits of AZADEA Group, one of the region&#039;s largest lifestyle and fashion retailers in the MENA region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PineBridge partners with CICC Investment Management to launch first global fund of hedge funds targeting qualified Chinese investors]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61690</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. PineBridge and CICC Investment Management (USA) have both invested proprietary capital to seed the Fund and ensure alignment of interests with investors.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee Launches strategic initiative &#039;LEMA?&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61689</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Lema?&quot;, which when translated means &quot;Why?&quot; in Arabic, is aimed at stimulating scientific curiosity within the youth of Abu Dhabi; Informal science school education program to tour 100 schools.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mashreq reports 57% jump in first quarter profit ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61688</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Net profit increased to AED 425 million (US$115.8 million) compared to AED 270.8 million for the same period in 2012; Provisions decreased by 2.8%; Capital adequacy continues to be high at 18.9%.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[4G LTE to account for over US$1 trillion in operator service revenues over the next five years]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61687</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Figure will be representing approximately 17% of the cumulative operator billed service revenue from all mobile services, finds a new report from Juniper Research. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bain &amp; Company appoints  Luc Luyten Managing Director of Middle East operations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61681</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Appointment of  long-standing partner comes at a time of rapid client growth for Bain in the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sorouh Real Estate first quarter profit rise 21%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61673</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Profit attributable to shareholders rose to AED101.6 million (US$27.7 million) from AED83.6 million in Q1 2012; Revenues fell 35% to AED632.2 milion from 967.2 million in Q1 2012.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE based Indians have critical gaps in their financial and retirement planning ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61669</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. According to the latest Standard Life NRI Wealth Study: 75% expect their children to look after them during retirement; Only 10% invest in any retirement plans;  Focus on relatively illiquid investments like gold and property.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Founder of M&Atilde;&copy;decins Sans Fronti&Atilde;&uml;res to address delegates in Dubai]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61667</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Bernard Kouchner will deliver the keynote address on 1 May in Dubai at the conference focusing on &quot;Healthcare for All&quot;.

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<title><![CDATA[The Russians will come to Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61671</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Russian television celebrity Andrey Ponkratov filming a 26-minute &quot;Citizen of the World&quot; Abu Dhabi special. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Barclays expands wealth and investment management team ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61670</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Marc Hakim will be responsible for developing and servicing HNW and UHNW clients in the region.
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<title><![CDATA[GCC healthcare expenditure forecast to reach US$79 billion by 2015]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=61658</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. A recent McKinsey &amp; Company report says  over the next 20 years treatment demand will rise by 240% in the GCC, with cardiovascular diseases experiencing a steep increase of 419% as will diabetes-related ailments by 323%.]]></description>
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