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<title><![CDATA[SAP helps healthcare organisations heal reporting woes]]></title>'
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<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[The Dubai Gynaecology and Fertility Centre signs an agreement with City Hospital]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Agreement is the first-of-its-kind agreement between the private sector and the government sector in terms of sharing medical resources.

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<title><![CDATA[GE Healthcare launches Vscan]]></title>'
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<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[Understanding the wisdom of people is key to better relations, says Gallup Centre for Muslim Studies]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;There is a lot of information, but it&#039;s sometimes more noise than knowledge,&#039; says Dalia Mogahed, referring to the lack of accurate information on the real views of Muslims, and the ensuing misunderstanding between the Western and Muslim worlds.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Healthcare Group marks &#039;healthy living&#039; ]]></title>'
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<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[Egypt&#039;s US$2 billion Port Ghalib project to participate at Dubai International Boat Show]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Port Ghalib is the first official international tourist port of entry into Egypt accommodating up to a staggering 1000 yachts.

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<title><![CDATA[Edutech announces partnership with Qidenus Technologies ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  Edutech has announced its partnership with Qidenus Technologies at the &#039;16th Annual Conference of the Special Libraries Association Arabian Gulf Chapter&#039;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Health Authority welcomes Tunisian Ambassador]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Director General of the Dubai Health Authority welcomed the Tunisian Ambassador to the UAE who visited the DHA headquarters recently. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Healthy links: bringing interoperability to healthcare delivery]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Healthcare IT spending has doubled to 3% of revenues, but healthcare organizations still lack the IT integration required for reaping the benefits technology can yield.

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<title><![CDATA[A lesson in leadership: turning Abu Dhabi&#039;s vision into reality ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi&#039;s  new bold vision is to transform itself into a global leader in sustainable future energy and technology.

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<title><![CDATA[The Jerusalem Fund dedicates Palestine Diabetes Institute in Al-Bireh]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Palestine Diabetes Institute is a Jerusalem Fund initiative that has been four years in the making with major participation from the NAAMA Foundation and Physicians for Peace.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Focus should shift to prevention of cardiovascular diseases, say experts]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. According to the Abu Dhabi Health Authority (HAAD) the cardiovascular diseases contributed to 24% of all deaths in the emirate in 2008 .]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad to introduce on-board health monitor system]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etihad Airways will install new state-of-the-art technology on its long and ultra long haul aircraft which can monitor the condition of passengers who display signs of sickness that might require immediate medical attention.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE&#039;s Ministry of Health confirms endorsement of the InnovHealth 2010 summit]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. According to the media, Abu Dhabi features the highest GDP per capita in the world and an average net-worth of US$17 million for the emirate&#039;s 420,000 citizens.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Financial Market launches its 8th Stock Game for students]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DFM announced today the official  launch of its annual Stock Game, the most popular educational initiative amongst school and university students in the UAE. 

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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Foundation announces support for GEF 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Global Education Forum has received the official support of the Emirates Foundation for the third consecutive year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Private sector companies and nationals need to show greater commitment to make nationalisation work
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GCC governments are playing their role in integrating nationals into the private sector, but more needs to be done by companies to lure nationals into the private sector, according to Edexcel.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East contributes double digit growth to profit of HARMANN Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The group&#039;s success is due in part to the H1N1 flu pandemic scare worldwide, according to official of the medical company in Dubai Airport Freezone. 
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar diabetes survey findings are alarming ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. 52% of Qatar residents said they or anybody in their family, friends suffer from diabetes, reveals YougovSiraj survey.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Early detection is vital to prevent diabetes and complications]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. More than 50% of people living with diabetes have no idea that they have the condition and compulsory screening should be considered by health authorities, according to Imperial College London. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE diabetes care market set to grow over 8% through 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing lifestyle and debilitating diseases in the Middle East region. At present, one out of every five person in the UAE is suffering from diabetes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Royal Jet demonstrates its commitment to the development of new leaders]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Royal Jet has given its full backing to a number of its people who have been encouraged to undertake a three month course in certified management. 
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<title><![CDATA[Half of heart attack patients admitted to hospital in Dubai have high blood pressure]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Over 44% of patients admitted to hospital in Dubai with a heart attack suffer from high blood pressure, underscoring the high risk untreated hypertension presents in developing cardiovascular disease. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCAS signs agreement with Aviation Safety Training ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation conducts scheduled training courses in London, Vienna, Belgrade, Istanbul and now at GCAS&#039;s purpose built, state-of-the-art facility located in Abu Dhabi.
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<title><![CDATA[Tapping the untapped Middle East youth market]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. One of the reasons why the Middle East is experiencing a labour shortage is the untapped youth market. Women could also help boost the pool of non-expatriate talent workers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New paradigm needed to mitigate brain drain in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE is an interesting case study in human capital, in part because there are few places in the world where you will find a predominantly expatriate workforce.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International education experts gather at GEF 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Global key note speaker line up unveiled for Region&#039;s Premier Education Forum. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Health Authority implements healthcare projects worth US$1 million]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In line with the DHA&#039;s strategy to meet the healthcare needs of the Emirate now and in future and that is the implementation of the projects is going on in full swing, says DHA Director.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HealthPlus Women&#039;s Health Center now fully operational]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Women&#039;s Health Center provides a comprehensive range of sub-specialty services]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD unites with UAE Genetic Diseases Association]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.The event will give both Emirates NBD customers and employees in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain the opportunity to have free screening for inherited blood disorders such as Thalassemia, which is said to effect 1 in 12 people in the UAE.

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<title><![CDATA[Ras Al Khaimah in major infrastructure investment drive]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Funds are to be spent in the development of  ports system, sewage plants, industrial parks, natural parks, and educational facilities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DIFC&#039;s fund seeks to tap rapidly growing healthcare market in the region]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. TVM Capital MENA has announced that it has received the approval of the Dubai Financial Services Authority to start operation of its first regional healthcare growth capital fund with US$40 million of subscriptions from founding investors.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Capital acquires 75% of TechnoScan in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Investment capitalises on the fast growing healthcare trends in the MENA region]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gold leading the &#039;Nanotechnology Revolution&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Gold nanoparticles exhibit a variety of unique properties which, when harnessed and manipulated effectively, lead to materials whose uses are both far-ranging in their potential and cost effective. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Healthcare Group opens Meadows Clinic]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emaar Healthcare Group has opened the Meadows Clinic, the first community clinic that will also serve residents of Emaar&#039;s other master-planned communities including Emirates Hills, The Lakes and The Springs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[INSEAD Leadership Summit provides roadmap to innovation in the Middle East ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44251</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Innovation, it seems, is everything that it&#039;s cut out to be. Done right, it can take a company, government or country from mediocrity to greatness. But innovation doesn&#039;t come easy, and in some industries, the road to innovation is a long and arduous one. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leading Arab Education experts helping to drive academic progress at GEF 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GEF will bring together four of the region&#039;s most prominent Arab educationalists for the first time. 

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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait Finance House partners with international diabetes conference]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Business Development Manager at KFH said that the strategic partnership that KFH adopts with institutions and well known centers that support diabetics&#039; prevention activities comes from its firm belief that such organisations benefit people and the society.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GAC Corporate Academy enters new phase with E-Learning 2.0]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The GCA is fine-tuning its courses to make them more relevant to their needs, more interactive, and responsive to changing demands.
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<title><![CDATA[Drucker on the &#039;bounded goodness&#039; of corporate social responsibility]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Peter Drucker&#039;s immense contribution to the thinking and practice of management extends to social responsibility in business. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New York University, Abu Dhabi agree on strict labour standards for new campus]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. NYU which will start building its Abu Dhabi campus this year, said it agreed with its government partners to require contractors to limit work hours, let workers keep their passports, and absorb recruitment costs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Ministry of Education partners with Fairs and Exhibitions to launch Global Education Forum
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Ministry of Education has announced that the third annual GEF will be held from 23-25 February and will be attended by elite local, regional and international educationalists. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Raqmiyat launches &#039;Campus to Corporate&#039; campaign for key colleges and universities in the UAE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Company&#039;s latest CSR initiative aims to help new graduates prepare for UAE&#039;s highly competitive job market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Karl Storz maintains leading position in technical development of endoscopic equipment]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Experts in the production of medical instruments to showcase latest technology at Obs-Gyne Exhibition &amp; Congress to be held in Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fulfilling the vision for knowledge-driven growth in the UAE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In an interview for INSEAD Knowledge, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan talks to INSEAD Professor Stephen Mezias about the challenges facing education in the Gulf and about INSEAD&#039;s role in the region. 

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<title><![CDATA[High cost of healthcare leading to competitive disadvantages in UAE, says Grant Thornton]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. New research report highlights opportunities and challenges for UAE medical tourism sector.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New hope for cancer patients]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. International Modern Hospital Dubai offers regional chemotherapy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How quickly can the GCC emerge from the slowdown?]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The GCC region entered the current financial crisis with substantial resources, but a lack of open communication and financial transparency have proved detrimental, according to  Ali Al Shihabi, Founder and Chairman of Rasmala Investment Bank.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Aquarium &amp; Underwater Zoo offers student Internship programmes]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Internship is designed to provide students with practical working experience on all aspects of managing an aquarium. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Michigan State University Dubai hosts ICDL Certified Training Professional workshops ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. ICDL GCC Foundation is conducting two CTP workshops at Michigan State University Dubai as part of the partnership agreement signed between the two parties in October 2009, marking the establishment of a new ICDL Certified Training and Test Centre at MSU Dubai. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Modern High School hosts Modern World Debates]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Modern World Debates were held over three days, giving students from schools in the UAE, the UK and India a chance to interact with their peers and hone their debating skills.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Healthcare join hands with Gulf Capital]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GE Healthcare has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Gulf Capital to develop the largest regional chain of medical diagnostic and healthcare service centers.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Landmark agreement introduces Proton Cancer Therapy to the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Qatar National Cancer Society and SAH Global has announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to make the next generation of cancer treatment, Proton Therapy, available to cancer patients in Qatar. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HRH Princess Haya urges medical community to invest in prevention]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Princess Haya gives keynote speech at Leaders in Healthcare - flagship event of 2010 Arab Health Exhibition and Congress.

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia hosts a scientific forum  to identify the nature of food that has medical claims ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. During the meeting, the participants assured the importance of identifying scientific recommendations for foods that have medical claims.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Discovery NM/CT 670 to be showcased at Arab Health 2010 
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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43826</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The system combines GE Healthcare&#039;s state-of-the-art BrightSpeed Elite16 slice CT, a newly designed SPECT gantry for greater positional flexibility, and the latest advancements in Nuclear Medicine detectors. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Education to be a major focus for Beautyworld Middle East 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Beautyworld Middle East, the largest international trade fair for beauty products, cosmetics and perfumery in the Middle East, will focus on education during this its 15th edition, taking place 1-3 June at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Health Services takes home four regional awards during Arab Health 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Excellence awards highlight the major achievements of SEHA employees in advancing best practices in the local healthcare industry. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bionic limb centre for region &#039;under study&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A clinical centre in the Middle East to fit patients with the world&#039;s most advanced bionic fingers and hands is under study, it was revealed on Tuesday at the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress taking place in Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Director General of the Dubai Health Authority unveils first factory in UAE ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The state-of-the-art facility is a factory which will manufacture an injection, which is required for patients who need to undergo PET scan. 

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<title><![CDATA[GE Healthcare equips Jordan Hospital]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The agreement comes at a significant time as Jordan takes concerted initiatives to boost its healthcare sector with a special focus on promoting medical tourism. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Siemens Healthcare announces biggest single order contract of US$69 million]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. The Siemens Healthcare Sector announced today a contract win of US$69 million to supply state-of-the-art diagnostics imaging equipment to all Ministry of Health hospitals across Iraq.
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<title><![CDATA[GE Healthcare highlights growing reach of molecular imaging at Arab Health 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. As the world becomes more educated and advanced in molecular medicine, the healthcare industry is experiencing a growing convergence of therapeutics and diagnostics.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Star Trivitron to showcase infection control solutions at Arab Health Congress 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43787</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Star Trivitron has announced its participation in the Arab Health Congress 2010 where it will showcase a complete range of infection control solutions. 
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<title><![CDATA[GE highlights eHealth technologies connecting hospitals at Arab Health Congress 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43777</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Arab Health, the Middle East&#039;s premier healthcare expo will be held from 25-28  January 2010, at the Dubai International Convention Center. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Healthcare Group launches &#039;Grand Rounds&#039; continuing medical education programme ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43776</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emaar Healthcare Group will organise its first continuing medical education programme, Grand Rounds, on 27 January 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Edutech to showcase first &#039;21st Century Smart Classroom&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43754</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Edutech will showcase the first &#039;21st Century Smart Classroom&#039;, an integrated classroom environment that incorporates best-in-class interactive learning and teaching technologies, to the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Siemens Healthcare reaches out to women in  Middle East ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43751</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Siemens Healthcare is showcasing its high-tech breast cancer Screening Trailer at the main entrance of Arab Health 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Ruler visits DHA stand at Arab Health]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43738</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Director General of the DHA provided an overview of the DHA projects and highlighted a new Electronic Medical Record System.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Welch Allyn advances healthcare delivery by converging traditional diagnostics devices ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43744</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Arab Health Congress-Welch Allyn will showcase its newest suite of core diagnostics product offerings that feature next-generation electronic connectivity technology this week at the 2010 Arab Health Congress in Dubai.
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<title><![CDATA[EDC launches Dubai Export Academy ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43739</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Dubai Export Development is set to conduct the first in its 2010 series of Exporter Training through its newly established EDC Training Academy on 27 January.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Healthcare spotlights the possibilities of connected oncology care at Arab Health 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43698</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. GE Healthcare is strengthening cancer diagnosis and care across the Gulf region through one of the most comprehensive portfolios of diagnostic imaging technologies in the industry today, to be showcased at Arab Health 2010, Dubai. 
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<title><![CDATA[Skills investment is key to success of Saudi Arabia&#039;s US$692.077 million worth of projects in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43681</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Demand for workers equipped with solid project management skills has increased in Saudi Arabia following the government&#039;s announcement of a 16% increase project in 2010. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Regional trade shows defy downturn]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43607</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Defying economic pessimists the Institute for International Research, a part of Informa plc is upbeat for 2010 and is predicting continued growth for its exhibitions&#039; business. 

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<title><![CDATA[Sharp International, Haider Murad Group organise conference]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43583</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Sharp International and HMG announced that they will be donating Plasmacluster air sanitisers to 9 hospitals across the Kingdom that cater to asthma and respiratory diseases.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diabetes prevention measures highlighted during International Diabetes Awareness Day in Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43474</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. More than 1,000 participants who joined the World Diabetes Awareness Day celebrations recently at Prince Salman Kidney Center in Riyadh Saudi Arabia benefited from the free blood screening. 

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<title><![CDATA[UAE set for first sustainable bioenergy research project]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43484</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Boeing, Etihad Airways and Honeywell&#039;s UOP announced an agreement to establish a major research and demonstration project in Abu Dhabi dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emiratisation Employer Forum - accelerating the development of a national Emiratisation framework]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43459</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Minister of Higher Education &amp; Scientific Research, reaffirms the Council&#039;s role in helping to deliver programmes and mechanisms to meet the human resource needs of the private sector through the sustainable employment of Emiratis.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Thousands view solar eclipse in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43450</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Thousands of people in Africa, Asia and the Middle East have viewed an eclipse as the moon crossed the sun&#039;s path blocking everything but a narrow, blazing rim of light.

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<title><![CDATA[New INSEAD study reveals the business innovator&#039;s DNA]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43444</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. A major new study involving some 3,500 executives has highlighted the key skills that innovative and creative entrepreneurs need to develop.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s Masdar launches solar tower &#039;beam down&#039; R&amp;D project]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43441</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The state-of-the-art, collaborative research project will test an innovative &#039;beam down&#039; technology, which has the potential to convert solar irradiation into electricity in a more efficient way than other technologies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Advanced stage breast cancer burden to Middle East women]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43430</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Heightened awareness of breast cancer risk in the past decades has led to an increase in the number of women undergoing mammography for early detection with a resultant improvement in survival rates. 
 
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<title><![CDATA[DHA hospitals get accreditation from the Arab Board of Medical Specialisations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43368</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The medical field is ever-evolving and at the DHA it is our endeavour to provide our doctors with opportunities where they can receive training in the latest advances in medicine, says Director of the Medical Education Department DHA.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Gas supports worthy cause]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43367</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates Gas has stepped out to support the community through their participation in the Dubai Creek Striders Half Marathon. 

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<title><![CDATA[GCC healthcare spending: robust growth seen in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43324</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The healthcare sector in the Arabian Gulf will continue to enjoy high growth in 2010, despite the global slowdown.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CBD signs agreement with Emirates Medical Association]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43330</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. EMA members will be able to avail CBD banking services including high net worth products and services in either conventional or Islamic form.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Health Authority addresses need to develop comprehensive policy to tackle road accidents]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43296</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The DHA participated in a five-day international health congress in Al Ain where public health experts from all over the world discussed pressing healthcare concerns and ways to tackle them. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Misonix announces new distribution agreement for Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43277</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUIDI ARABIA. The agreement provides Thimar with the exclusive rights to sell in Saudi Arabia and includes minimum purchase requirements.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DEWA highlights importance of conservation to children at KidZania]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43252</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority today announced it is participating in KidZania, an award-winning children&#039;s edutainment concept that is being introduced to the region for the first time at the Dubai Mall.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tony Blair meets young global citizens at GEMS schools]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43227</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of United Kingdom met with Founder and Chairman of GEMS Education, Sunny Varkey to discuss the role that GEMS Education can play in promoting respect and understanding of the world&#039;s major religions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia &amp; UAE dominate Arab Health awards shortlist ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43202</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Saudi and UAE healthcare pioneers and practitioners of distinction to be honoured for contribution towards regional growth and development. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bioheart makes breakthrough in critical limb ischemia therapy]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43169</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The stem cells aid in promoting angiogenesis or the formation of new blood vessels and providing support for the healing of damaged blood vessels.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DHA Human Resources Department organises blood donation drive]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43176</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The drive was organised in collaboration with the Al Wasl Blood Donation Centre and the centre collected 65 units of blood by the end of the day-long donation drive. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bosch to roll out new braking system in 2010 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43087</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The new system has the potential to avert three out of four injury-causing rear-end collisions.
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<title><![CDATA[Zayed University partners with Dubai American Academy]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43117</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Thirteen UAE national students from Zayed University visited Dubai American Academy to gain insights on the best teaching practices that empower them to be qualified teachers and contribute to the society.

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<title><![CDATA[CDA conducts awareness session on Down syndrome ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43120</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Community Development Authority in Dubai in cooperation with UAE Down Syndrome Association, organised an awareness session titled &#039;Ability not Disability&#039;, aimed at strengthening awareness on people with Down Syndrome. 

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<title><![CDATA[US plane suspect &#039;disappeared&#039; mid-year in Dubai, was living in Yemen until early this month]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43077</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, spent several months at the University of Wollongong&#039;s Dubai branch until he vanished mid-year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Special Care Centre aims to raise money for new centre for 420 students]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43066</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Flash Entertainment has pledged its support for the Special Care Centre in its bid to build a new campus for those in need of special care and rehabilitation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[INSEAD launches Global Private Equity Initiative  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43004</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Initiative combines the energies and talents of the school&#039;s research and educational capabilities with INSEAD alumni and global professionals in the private equity industry.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CDA receives delegation from the UAE Down Syndrome Association ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42989</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The visit comes in line with the Authority&#039;s commitment to work with all sections of the society and form stronger collaborations with organisations dedicated to various aspects of the community.]]></description>
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