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sustainable US-UAE business relations]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56479 <![CDATA[Eurozone should exit mild recession by late 2012, says S&P report]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56476 <![CDATA[Egypt soccer violence kills 74, fans turn on army]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56473 <![CDATA[Geopolitical Analysis: Germany's role in Europe and the European debt crisis]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56454 <![CDATA[MENA region faces headwinds but should manage 3.5% growth as domestic demand returns]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56461 <![CDATA[Lebanon 'B/B' ratings affirmed]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56459 <![CDATA[Saudi nominates candidate to top OPEC post]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56458 <![CDATA[Europe signs up to German-led fiscal pact]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56448 <![CDATA[57% believe a cyber arms race is currently taking place, reveals report]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56445 <![CDATA[Infrastructure development, youth engagement & entrepreneurship, and increased political will identified as key drivers for future African growth]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56435 <![CDATA[Sarkozy election hopes hit as 2012 growth forecast halved]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56432 <![CDATA[Bahrain attracts over US$300 million of investments in 2011 ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56427 <![CDATA[George Soros is among 'angels' who want civilization to survive]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56414 <![CDATA[Eurozone 'wreck' may force Greece out within a year, says Nouriel Roubini]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56413 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabian 2012 inflation to average 4.3%, says Al Rajhi Capital]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56412 <![CDATA[Arab League suspends Syrian mission]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56408 <![CDATA[Davos global economic outlook: Restoring confidence crucial to rebuilding world recovery]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56407 <![CDATA[Educated, ambitious and essential: Women will drive the GCC's future]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56400 <![CDATA[Private investment critical to achieve universal energy access, Ban Ki-moon tells Davos Forum]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56402 <![CDATA[Saudi women 'allowed' in football stadium ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56398 <![CDATA[Germany wants Greece to give up budget control]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56399 <![CDATA[Europe financial crisis is at 'beginning of the end,' says Nomura]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56396 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia to recognise Syrian National Council]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56395 <![CDATA[Fitch cuts rating of five eurozone countries]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56386 <![CDATA[UK sets criteria for additional IMF funds]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56384 <![CDATA[Dubai to pay debts in 2012 'without a doubt']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56368 <![CDATA[The Economist launches new China section to give greater insight into the fast-rising superpower]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56380 <![CDATA[Greece 'very close' to debt agreement]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56374 <![CDATA[Saudi reform 'a work in progress,' says Prince Turki in Davos]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56372 <![CDATA[Oil markets seen withstanding Iran attack]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56369 <![CDATA[UAE chips in with US$545 million to help citizens' debts]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56371 <![CDATA[Cameron slams Europe's 'mad' transaction tax plan]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56370 <![CDATA[UAE sees 2012 GDP growing at least 4%, says won't lend IMF more]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56367 <![CDATA[Jordan wins US$250 million World Bank loan after regional unrest]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56364 <![CDATA[Africa emerging as an increasingly important player in the global economy, says Brand South Africa]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56361 <![CDATA[Arab Spring stumps Davos investors year after Egypt revolt]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56356 <![CDATA[Is the American Dream still achievable in 2012?]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56355 <![CDATA[Britain to rap 'uncompetitive' Europe at Davos]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56351 <![CDATA[Greek economy on track to implode]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56346 <![CDATA[UK heading back into recession as economy shrinks ]]>' 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Dhabi after cost reviews]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56329 <![CDATA[Saudi police hold nine in oil-rich east ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56327 <![CDATA[Geopolitical analysis: Considering a US-Iranian deal]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56320 <![CDATA[IMF marks down global growth forecast, sees risk on rise]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56325 <![CDATA[Lagarde calls for urgent action so 2012 can be 'year of healing']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56321 <![CDATA[Crude oil and the impact of EU sanctions against Iran]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56315 <![CDATA[QE3 may come in April, says Credit Suisse]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56308 <![CDATA[Islamists take centre stage in Egypt parliament]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56309 <![CDATA[Lost decade of growth for the West]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56307 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