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<title><![CDATA[Rapid expansion of terminal capacity, new seaports to spur Middle East maritime security market ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Lengthy delays in cargo screening have resulted in the stagnation of goods in ports for several months and disrupted trade.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics Forum offers practical workshops ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Various subjects aimed at enhancing the skills of logistics professionals and specialists in coping up with the region&#039;s growing logistics demand will be highlighted in practical workshops.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World plans London listing, aims to join FTSE 100]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP World is examining a strategy to place new shares with a simultaneous rights issue and a sale of some of the controlling 77% stake held by its parent company, Dubai World.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World gets &#039;buy&#039; recommendation from EFG-Hermes, lifts Dubai stocks]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP World was rated &#039;buy&#039; in new coverage at EFG- Hermes on the ports operator&#039;s prospects after parent company Dubai World reaches an agreement with creditors.
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<title><![CDATA[Tunisia orders Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Airlifters]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[TUNISIA. The government of Tunisia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of two C-130J Super Hercules airlifters with an initial three years of logistics support. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Mar to acquire majority stake in Greek shipyard]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Abu Dhabi Mar Group  will head the acquisition of a majority stake in Greece&#039;s ThyssenKrupp-owned Hellenic Shipyards, the largest shipyard in the Mediterranean.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Insulation Logistics signs exclusive Landmark partnership with TechXact]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Global Insulation Logistics has signed an exclusive 10 year partnership agreement with TechXact, the leading consultancy and developer of data centres in the Middle East and North Africa.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Abu Dhabi Ship Building joint venture Gulf Logistics and Naval Support ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44747</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. ADSB&#039;s US$125 million CNIA interceptor vessel deal reinforces its key support service role for Gulf &amp; Middle East maritime defence.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New infrastructure to spur growth in logistics for GCC, says expert]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Although Dubai remains to be the only outstanding hub for trading and logistics in the GCC, more locations have the potential to develop into platforms with good logistics infrastructure and service offerings, Director of ADI Services. 
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Ship Building reports record financial results for 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. ADSB achieves net profit of US$31.17 million on revenues of over US$316 million. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain logistics and marine Middle East credentials presented businesses in Tokyo ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. A high-level delegation of maritime and logistics officials from Bahrain met with senior industry leaders in Tokyo  today to promote the Bahrain&#039;s business environment and logistics and maritime credentials.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCCI to strengthen African trade relations ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has recently embarked on a five-day promotional tour of Kenya, Ethiopia and other Eastern and Northern African countries.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi commerce and Industry Minister leads delegation seeking expanded ties to US business]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. President of New Jersey Chamber of Commerce shares Burton&#039;s enthusiasm for the opportunity the Saudi market presents to New Jersey businesses. 
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<title><![CDATA[Construction of new ports underlines growing significance of seaport security market]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44541</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. New analysis from Frost &amp; Sullivan Middle East Seaport Security Market Assessment, finds that the market earned revenues of US$7.9 million in 2009 and estimates this to reach US$11.6 million in 2016.]]></description>
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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[Dubai Customs seizes drug shipment transiting to Europe]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The contents of the shipment were discovered at Dubai following exchange of information with two European capital cities in respect to the shipment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE to increase bilateral trade with UK  by 60%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In an effort to strengthen commercial ties and build on bi-lateral trade, the first UAE-UK financial services working group meeting has been held in Abu Dhabi. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Istithmar may sell Inchcape Shipping, says FT ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Istithmar World, the investment unit of Dubai World, is seeking to sale Inchcape Shipping (ISS) for up to U$700 million.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[United Arab Shipping Company reduces bandwidth costs by 70%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Blue Coat Systems today announced that United Arab Shipping Company has selected Blue Coat ProxySG appliances to optimise and secure the delivery of applications and content between the company&#039;s four data centers. 
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<title><![CDATA[GAC partners with AT&amp;T Williams F1 team]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. GAC. has entered into a partnership agreement with the Formula One motor racing team, AT&amp;T Williams, to develop cost efficient logistics services.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Ship Building exploring Maldives&#039; expanding marine industries sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Chairman Homaid Al Shemmari recently met HE Mohamed Nasheed, President of the Maldives, during the latter&#039;s official visit to the UAE capital, and discussed ADSB&#039;s building capacity and potential areas for future opportunity. 
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<title><![CDATA[Egyptian Air Force selects Pratt &amp; Whitney F100-PW-229 Engine Enhancement Package engine]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The US Government&#039;s Foreign Military Sales program has announced that the Pratt &amp; Whitney F100-PW-229 EEP engine has been selected by the Egyptian Air Force to power their new fleet of F-16 Block 52 aircraft. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wesley International moves to Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Wesley International Limited, global distribution partner of Super-Max, the world&#039;s second largest manufacturer of razor blades by volume, has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Dubai from London. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aramex 2009 fourth quarter net profits rise 28%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Net profits for the fourth quarter of 2009 surged to AED49.5 million (US$13.49 million), from AED38.8 million, a 28% growth from the corresponding period in 2008. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Shipping, Navigation to proceed with merger]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Navigation Company and Qatar Shipping Company today announced that the Boards of Directors of the two companies have approved moving forward with a proposed merger of the two companies. 

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<title><![CDATA[GAC Dubai clinches prestigious global quality assurance award ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GAC Dubai recently achieved the esteemed FIDI-FAIMISO the only global quality award for the international moving industry. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Trade names Danzas AEI Emirates for E-Services Excellence Award 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43742</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The award recognises the exceptional overall performance that Danzas has achieved through the adoption of Dubai Trade&#039;s integrated e-payment platform .]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World container volumes fall 8%, hitting 2009 profit ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Container volumes for the full-year 2009 period fell 8% to 25.6 million twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) across its 28 consolidated terminals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drydocks World, Southeast Asia secures new building contract ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Drydocks World has announce that it has secured a newbuilding contract with Scottish Highlands International to construct a 210 metres Ultra Large Multi-Purpose Offshore Construction Vessel. 

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<title><![CDATA[GAC Dubai clinches prestigious global quality assurance award ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43609</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. GAC Dubai recently achieved the esteemed FIDI-FAIMISO standard - the only global quality award for the international moving industry. 

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<title><![CDATA[Four Soft and Freight Forwarding Industry leaders form global alliance ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43580</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Four Soft Limited has announced that it is bringing top players of the logistics industry on a single platform to form a strategic initiative - FFIFA ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Integrated Gate 3 complex opened at Jebel Ali Port]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43571</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP World, UAE Region joins hands with Dubai Customs and Dubai Municipality to provide speedier clearance of cargo
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Crystal Cargo to operate relief flight to Haiti]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etihad Crystal Cargo will operate a special Red Crescent and Khalifa Welfare Foundation charter flight to Haiti on Wednesday, carrying medical and humanitarian supplies to the earthquake hit country.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quality rather than price dictating success of Saudi&#039;s non-oil industries in global markets]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43480</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Quality, not price, is emerging as Saudi Arabia&#039;s main competitive edge as it seeks to broaden the share of its non-oil exports throughout the global markets, according to a leading Saudi manufacturer. 

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<title><![CDATA[Aramex partners with Oman&#039;s Zubair Corporation ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43464</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new venture will offer businesses in Oman integrated services such as warehousing and distribution, sea, air and ground transportation, freight forwarding and customs brokerage. 

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<title><![CDATA[Barclays recommends selling Nakheel bonds, buying Jebel Ali Free Zone and DP World]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43375</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Investors should sell Nakheel&#039;s bonds after they rose as much as 75% from record lows, a Barclays Capital report said.

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<title><![CDATA[Logistics industry to play key role in future development of regional shipping industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43372</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Khalifa Bin Salman Port&#039;s complementary neighbouring facility the Bahrain Logistics Zone will play a crucial role in developing Bahrain as a regional transhipment hub said General Organisation of Sea Ports .]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GAC announces expansion and restructuring of UK services]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Global shipping has announced the merger of its UK operations to better meet clients&#039; needs, effective 1 January 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi to host the first &#039;Global Logistics Forum 2010&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43235</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi University is staging &#039;The Global Logistics Forum 2010&#039;, an event seeking to bridge the gap between the global supply chain industry and the regional logistics sector. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World seeks London listing]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP World said it will seek a listing on the London Stock Exchange as the company tries to boost investor perception of its value.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UK welcomes US$2.4 billion London Gateway port project]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43226</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said DP World&#039;s decision to go ahead with the creation of a new deep sea port on the banks of the River Thames is a &quot;massive vote of confidence in the UK&#039;s economic recovery&quot;.

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<title><![CDATA[General Dynamics awarded US$198 million contract]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. The US Army Tank and Automotive Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics to build 140 M1A1 SA tanks for Iraq.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sixth Sword of Honour for Drydocks World - Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. For the sixth year in a row, Drydocks World - Dubai conversion and new building yard in the region and the flagship company of the Drydocks World group, has been the recipient of the British Safety Council&#039;s globally respected Sword of Honour.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drydocks World - Dubai delivers 3-D seismic vessel Polarcus Nadia]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Drydocks World - Dubai marked a high point in its sophisticated new building capability with the delivery of Polarcus Nadia, the most advanced seismic vessel built at the yard to date.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait exchange halts trading in Agility on US settlement reports]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. The Kuwait bourse has halted trading in Agility pending clarification of reports that the logistics firm is near to a settlement in its US fraud case, the bourse said in a statement on Monday.

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<title><![CDATA[Sikorsky Global Helicopters delivers first two S-434 helicopters to Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The two aircraft inaugurate the Saudi MOI light helicopter fleet, which will eventually total nine aircraft. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Maritime Fair opens at Expo Centre Sharjah]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42807</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The exhibition is featuring more than 100 brands and exhibitors, who are showcasing their products and equipment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[FedEx Express launches new global advertising campaign ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42789</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. FedEx Express has launched a new global advertising campaign reflecting the long-standing commitment of FedEx Express to helping its customers navigate the changing face of the global marketplace.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Drydocks not included in Dubai World restructuring]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42677</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai World moved to protect its Drydocks World unit saying it would not be part of Dubai World&#039;s wider US$26 billion restructuring programme as it had sufficient financial capacity to service its debt. 

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<title><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce wins order to supply water jets to UAE Navy]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42616</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE Navy has ordered 12 new fast patrol boats, based on the proven Ghannatha Class fast troop transport vessel. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s Dnata to buy cargo operations at Heathrow ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42550</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dnata, an airline handling operator owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai will buy cargo and ground handling operations at London&#039;s Heathrow airport.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Defense Logistics Agency helps with the drawdown of equipment in Iraq]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42465</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. These services include procuring and distributing nearly five million separate line items such as rations, medical supplies and equipment, clothing and textiles, repair parts for land, sea and air weapons systems and platforms, fuel and energy services. 

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<title><![CDATA[DP World excluded from Dubai World debt restructuring]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP World and its debt are not part of the restructuring of Dubai World, the Dubai government said on Thursday.

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<title><![CDATA[Maritime and logistics industry leaders converge in Bahrain]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42337</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Around 300 maritime and logistics industry experts from around the world have gathered at the 5th Trans Middle East Conference hosted by the General Organisation of Sea Ports. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GEM succesfully implements fleet expansion programme]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42325</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Gulf Energy Maritime has successfully implemented its fleet expansion targets for 2009 as it achieved a new record and milestone.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Khalifa Bin Salman port shows positive growth]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42258</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The General Organisation of Sea Ports has released the operational statistics for the first quarter of operations, showing steady improvement in the overall efficiencies and turn over times at KBSP for the period.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait stocks hit 33-week low on Agility indictment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42135</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Shares in Kuwaiti logistics firm Agility tumbled on Tuesday after a US grand jury indictment, dragging Kuwait&#039;s bourse to its largest one-day drop for 19 weeks as transparency concerns spurred selling.

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<title><![CDATA[UAE&#039;s Fujairah port to ban single-hull oil tankers ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41997</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Port of Fujairah, the biggest refueling center for ships in the Middle East, will ban single-hull oil tankers from next year, potentially spurring demolition of the vessels and limiting supply.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Agility wins &#039;The Logistics Award&#039; at the Lloyd&#039;s List Asia awards]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41973</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. This is the second year in a row that Agility has won the prestigious award in this highly competitive category.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dassault Falcon increases Middle East fleet by 60% over the past three years]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41970</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Middle East Falcon fleet has continued to grow significantly in 2009 in a year in which the company achieved the milestone of delivering its 2,000th business jet to Ko&Atilde;&sect; Holding based in Istanbul.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE delivers 1000th GE90 engine to Emirates Airlines]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41860</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. GE Aviation has delivered its 1000th GE90 engine to Boeing for a 777-300ER aircraft for Emirates Airline. 

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<title><![CDATA[Agility continues logistics buildup for Shanghai Expo 2010 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41840</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Agility has announce that it will be handling the logistics for the Australia, New Zealand, Pacific countries, and Finland Pavilions, amongst others, and work is already underway on transporting the supplies and equipment .]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Etihad A330-200 freighter makes first test flight]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etihad Crystal Cargo&#039;s new A330-200 freighter has made its maiden flight over Toulouse in France, where the aircraft manufacturer Airbus is based.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chile prepares pitch for free trade with GCC ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41830</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Chile has announced its intention to open new fronts for increased engagement with the Gulf region, following the success of the first &#039;Chilean Week&#039;, which concluded in Dubai recently.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wales forges trade ties with Qatar and Saudi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41746</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. A trade mission seeking to build trade ties between Wales and companies in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, has met with great success after it was reported that over US$2.5million worth of potential deals had been indentified.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Moody&#039;s downgrades five Dubai state-linked firms  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41728</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The ratings outlook for DP World, Dewa, DIFCI and Jafz is negative, reflecting ongoing economic pressures. The ratings of both DHCOG and Emaar have been maintained on review for downgrade.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Airport Freezone participates in Dubai SITL ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41733</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Transport and logistics companies at the business and Investments Forum at Dubai SITL which began at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East remains a bright spot in global logistics market]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The consensus on the floor of SITL Dubai is that the Middle East remains a bright spot in a gloomy global logistics market.
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<title><![CDATA[GAC Jordan reports 55% increase in Aqaba Port RoRo volumes]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. GAC Jordan has issued an internal report revealing a 55% increase in RoRo cargo arriving in Aqaba during the first half of 2009 in comparison to last year. 

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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Post opens new post-office in DIFC]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The post office offers all basic postal and non-postal services, and also has 450 Post Office Boxes, which can be rented by Dubai International Financial Centre companies.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aramex introduces global distribution of Saudi Professional League merchandise ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41611</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Aramex today announced that it has become the sole global distributor of SPL 2009-2010 merchandise. 

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<title><![CDATA[&#039;The future looks bright for Air Cargo sector in the region,&#039; says Maximus ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41599</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Commenting on Maximus&#039;s achievements, Buhazza said: &#039;In just four years we have achieved so much, and despite the global downturn, the future looks bright.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DHL delivers F1 freight to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 
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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41531</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DHL have transported material and equipment to Abu Dhabi for the race taking place 31 October - 1 November.  
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<title><![CDATA[DP World sees trading volumes stabilising]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In the third quarter, volumes in the UAE region were in line with the same period last year, resulting in volumes for the first nine months of the year down only 5% against the prior period.

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<title><![CDATA[Formula One Management and Yas Marina Circuit appoints Agility]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41459</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Agility has announces that it has been appointed by Formula One Management UK and &#039;Yas Marina&#039; to be the official customs clearing and on-site handling agent for all &#039;F1&#039; shipments during the inaugural 2009 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE opens trade office in China  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41418</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade has set up a trade representation office in China in line with its strategy of increasing foreign direct investment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aramex third quarter net profit rises 23% ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41388</link>
<description><![CDATA[The company declared a net profit of AED41.7 million (US$11.36 million) for the period, an increase of 23% compared to AED33.9 million (US$9.24 million) in the corresponding period of 2008. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World Jeddah takes delivery of ultra modern equipment]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Global marine terminal operator DP World has taken delivery of 15 additional new cranes at its Jeddah facility, located within the South Container Terminal (SCT) at Jeddah Islamic Port.

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<title><![CDATA[UAE investing US$26 billion in sea and air transport infrastructure ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41320</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The high-profile projects underway include the  Dubai World Central airport, the Abu Dhabi Airport expansion program - including a logistics park - and the expansion program for the Jebel Ali Port. 

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<title><![CDATA[Sharjah cargo plane crash kills six crew]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Boeing 707 crashed at about 3pm, two kilometres from the airport, soon after taking off from Sharjah to Khartoum.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World handles first vessel at Saigon Premier Container Terminal]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Global Marine Terminal operator DP World has announced that it has handled its first vessel at SPCT, an 80:20 joint venture between DP World and the Vietnamese state-owned Tan Thuan Industrial Promotion Company.  

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<title><![CDATA[Agility teams up with the angel appeal]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41075</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Agility was a proud sponsor of one of the 17 challengers who climbed the peak of the highest freestanding mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, in aid of the UAE-based Angel Appeal.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aramex expands express delivery channels to include Dubai Metro

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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Aramex has expanded its delivery channels for local express services within the emirate of Dubai to include the recently launched Dubai Metro. 

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<title><![CDATA[UAE non-oil foreign trade soars 42% in 2008]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40993</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. UAE foreign trade soared 42.5% in 2008, compared with 2007, as a result of a 35.2% increase in non-oil exports and re-exports as well as a 45.5% surge in imports.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drydocks World sets up representative office in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40954</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Drydocks World has announced the establishment of its representative office in Abu Dhabi.

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<title><![CDATA[Egypt&#039;s Suez Canal revenue falls 19% on global crisis]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40904</link>
<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Revenue from the Suez Canal,  a key source of foreign currency for Egypt, declined 19% in September as a result of the global financial crisis.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE interested in building Nicaraguan canal]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The UAE is interested in participating in a project to build a canal across Nicaragua linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the foreign minister said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Topaz gives generously to Flying Angel ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40858</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Topaz Energy and Marine has announced their sponsorship of the Flying Angel project. 

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<title><![CDATA[Concern over new, long-range piracy attacks]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The fleet of warships involved in the fight against pirates in the Gulf of Aden and off the Somali coast has grown to more than 45 from in excess of 40 nations, the officer in command of UK Maritime Trade Operations said in Abu Dhabi today.


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<title><![CDATA[Maximus Air Cargo carries UAE relief to Indonesia]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40837</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Maximus Air Cargo has carried the UAE urban search and rescue team to Padang in Sumatra in response to the devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake. 

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East Workboats exhibition and conference opens today]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40809</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Maritime companies expressed optimism about the future growth of the regional support vessel market due to continuing offshore projects and stabilisation of crude oil prices, at the opening today Monday of Middle East Workboats.

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<title><![CDATA[Maritime show shrugs off downturn ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40773</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The region&#039;s premier maritime event for specialised vessels opening today is shrugging off the impact of the economic downturn with a 70% increase in the number of exhibitors and a 60% increase in exhibition space compared with last year, according to the organisers.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Drydocks World to participate in Middle East Workboats exhibition in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40710</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Drydocks World has announced its participation in the Middle East Work Boats exhibition and conference, to be held in Abu Dhabi from 5-7 October 2009.

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<title><![CDATA[Maximus delivers queen&#039;s horses to UAE]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40700</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Maximus Air Cargo has successfully delivered British Household Cavalry horses to Abu Dhabi.  
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<title><![CDATA[DED welcomes SP Jain delegation ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40645</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Dubai Department of Economic Development hosted a group of EMBA graduates from the SP Jain Center of Management, Dubai-Singapore to introduce them to sector-specific research programs in logistics. 
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<title><![CDATA[Time for Middle East shipowners to speak out on climate change

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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40633</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Pressure is mounting on Middle East shipowners to join the international climate change debate on mechanisms to curb carbon emissions from shipping, says a leading maritime industry expert.

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<title><![CDATA[Drydocks World - Southeast Asia sets up Training Centre in Indonesia ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40630</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DDW-SEA is proud to announce the official opening of its Training Centre in Batam, with facilities to develop the technical skills of the local workforce.

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<title><![CDATA[Maritime trade seeks industry&#039;s best]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40563</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Nominations have now closed for the prestigious annual regional awards recognising maritime safety and environment, ship and port operations and security, and port and shipping business efficiency.

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia accounts for 70% of GCC&#039;s US$2 billion packaging market]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40550</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Pack 2009 opens gateway for leading suppliers to identify and address massive present and future packaging needs of Saudi industries

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<title><![CDATA[Maersk cancels Qatar crude cargo for Shaheen oilfield work]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40533</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Danish shipping and oil company A.P. Moller-Maersk has cancelled a cargo of Qatar al-Shaheen crude due to a shutdown for work to expand the oilfield.]]></description>
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