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<title><![CDATA[UAE, Qatar stop trade finance to Iran over sanctions]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The central banks of UAE and Qatar have told lenders to stop financing trade with Iran, bankers said, cutting another source of credit for a country struggling under Western economic sanctions imposed over its nuclear programme.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s Aramex reports 4% rise in fourth quarter profit to US$15.57 million ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Uncertainty remains over the outlook for 2012 in light of sluggish global trade and instability in the Middle East, the company&#039;s chief executive Fadi Ghandour said.

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<title><![CDATA[DP World sees Gross Profit &#039;in line with expectations&#039; as volumes rise 10%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[The company handled 54.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units at its ports last year compared with 49.6 million TEUs a year earlierUAE. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Industrial City launches  second phase of storage facilities ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. New facilities increases DI&#039;s total storage capacity to 10 million square feet.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai World Central handles 90,000 tonnes of cargo in 2011]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In 2011 Dubai World Central&#039;s average monthly air cargo volumes totalled 7,477 tonnes compared to 795 tonnes per month recorded during the airport&#039;s first half year of operations in 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Citadel Capital sees &#039;strong&#039; interest in Egypt food, transport]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. &quot;Egypt has more than 80 million citizens, they still need to eat,&quot; Chairman Ahmed, who is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beyond oil: Abu Dhabi seeks to diversify its economy]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Enormous oil revenues and a far-sighted government have powered Abu Dhabi&#039;s economy for 40 years. But as the UAE heads into its fifth decade, it is time for private enterprise to lead the way. But is private industry ready to take up the offer?


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<title><![CDATA[Maersk Line and Ericsson bring mobile connectivity to the oceans]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Leader in shipping industry to pioneer mobile communication across vessel fleet.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spanish terminal DP World Tarragona achieves ISO 28000 certification]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Tarragona is 40th DP World facility to receive the independently audited award, recognised for security strength.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai World unit eyes sale of UK asset to meet debt]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Economic Zones World is considering the sale of its UK-based warehouse property developer Gazeley, as it looks to repay some of its debt of over US$2 billion this year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Experts to discuss future threats at Maritime Security and Surveillance Conference]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56111</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Global experts in maritime security and defence provide detailed analysis on how to successfully tackle emerging threats in the region with the latest strategies and innovations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Competitiveness Council holds board meeting after restructuring ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The World Bank&#039;s Ease of Doing Business Report 2011-2012 ranked the UAE 5th globally out of 183 countries for Trading Across Borders, and 1st in the Arab world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Acquisition expands GAC&#039;s European operations]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The GAC Group has further expanded its Nordic ship agency, liner agency and project logistics network with the acquisition of all the shipping subsidiaries of the Lehmann Nordic Group.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[India ends Saudi chemicals anti-dumping measures]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  Anti-dumping measures against petrochemical exports taken by India and China in 2009 interrupted trade flows and hurt businesses in the Gulf.

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<title><![CDATA[UAE non-oil private sector business activity at 4-month low]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Output and new order growth eased and employment stagnated, a survey by Markit Economics and HSBC Bank showed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[US manufacturing expansion hits six-month high while UK slumps in fourth quarter]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Goldman Sachs said it expects &quot;US growth in 2012 to look broadly similar to 2011,&quot; bumping along at a below-trend pace. High oil prices could also slow the pace of expansion.
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<title><![CDATA[Oman&#039;s Renaissance to raise new growth capital]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. The proceeds will be used to fund the company&#039;s expansion plans, primarily in the Marine business in the GCC and Caspian regions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai World unit sees US$2.2 billion debt restructuring deal in March]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Drydocks World, the ship-repair unit, expects to reach a deal on restructuring US$2.2 billion of debt with creditor banks in March, Chairman Khamis Juma Buamim said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[G20 countries fail to lead in trade openness, ICC Index indicates ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  The support for open trade pledged by G20 countries at the end of the Summit in Cannes was not matched by their recent performance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE calls on WTO members to remove trade barriers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;&#039;The UAE had gone further than its WTO commitments by providing a voluntary trade policy review in 2010,&quot; Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi said. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WTO approves Russia&#039;s membership after marathon]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Admission ends 18-year talks for largest economy outside WTO; Deal to boost trade and investment and cut geopolitical risks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aramex acquires South Africa&#039;s Berco Express in emerging markets expansion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Aramex has been expanding into Africa from its hub in Dubai to take advantage of opportunities for growth in underserved markets and fill a gap untapped by multinational firms.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ICAP Shipping and Saxo Bank involved in world&#039;s first electronic container freight swap settled in USD]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The counterparties to the trade were Saxo Bank in Denmark as the buyer and a Netherlands-based trading house as the seller. ICAP Shipping was the broker of the trade. 

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<title><![CDATA[China to target emerging countries as exports slip]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. To cushion the impact on exports - a major engine of growth - Beijing will target developing countries that are growing strongly.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World plans US$850 million investment for Jebel Ali port]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Company says investment to be financed from existing funds; Expansion to create additional 4 million TEU capacity; Jebel Ali port to reach capacity of 19 million TEU by 2014.

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<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Dubai traders fear sanctions impact on Iran business]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Iran-Dubai export trade has thrived in recent years but Dubai businessmen say latest sanctions may have big impact; Financing of trade becoming increasingly difficult; Customs inspections getting tougher; Some trans-shipment business said to be going to Pakistan.

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<title><![CDATA[Threats seen to Dubai World unit US$2.2 billion debt deal]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  A potential debt restructuring for Drydocks World, the shipbuilding arm of indebted Dubai World, is seen facing tough headwinds with the presence of hedge funds and a lack of government aid seen threatening an amicable deal.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways orders two Boeing 777-200 freighters at Dubai Air Show]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Doha-based darrier signs agreement to purchase additional 777-200 cargo aircraft in continued drive to grow its dedicated cargo business.

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<title><![CDATA[DP World&#039;s Port Qasim terminals can now handle 295-m long vessels at night]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55207</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Enhanced night navigation systems enable Pakistan&#039;s QICT to handle round-the-clock visits by large container ships.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai exports show 36% growth in 1st half of 2011 ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai direct exports amounted to AED45 billion in first six months of the year. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World says third quarter growth up 10% on higher volumes]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Gross volumes for the first nine months of the year were 40.6 million TEU or 11% ahead of the prior year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Risk management for logistics]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. One of the issues currently facing transport and logistics companies is proposed changes to lease accounting rules which will affect how lease commitments are reflected on corporate balance sheets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai industrial property sector has a &#039;reason to celebrate&#039; as activity increases month on month]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Recent surge in activity derives predominantly from courier companies and the GCC petrochemical industry; Investment within logistics market remains strong, with Dubai remaining a key location for regional HQ&#039;s.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oman retail and industrual property sector expand on rising national revenues, government income]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Rising oil prices have raised Government income to 5,443 million riyals; Five new retail developments will add 100,000 sqm of good quality retail space to the market in the next 18 months. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Transtec 2011: Kingdom&#039;s logistics sector on the global radar for investment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54754</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIUA. Saudi Transtec 2011 Exhibition &amp; Conference provides the platform to more international players.

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<title><![CDATA[Post crisis Dubai looks to real economy, trade and Arab world]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54742</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new Dubai is a quieter version of the over-the-top desert metropolis that attracted Western bankers in droves in the last decade, only to fall apart spectacularly when real estate prices dived and top firms were unable to meet debt commitments. 

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<title><![CDATA[Are economic clusters still relevant?]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54727</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. They are called Free zones, Economic cities or Industrial zones and are developed to accelerate a nation&#039;s economic development, yet too often they fail to fulfill their expected goals. AT Kearney study shows how next generation clusters can jump start industries and accelerate economic development.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Britain&#039;s new global port to open 2013]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54721</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. DP World&#039;s London Gateway, set to become Europe&#039;s largest logistics park with an initial capacity of 1.6 million TEU, will deliver 36,000 new jobs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World increases capacity at Jebel Ali port to 15 million TEU]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A 400 metre quay extension will add a further 1 million TEU capacity. Investments in technology and management skills helped DP World, UAE Region post its best performance.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai 2010 GDP rose 2.8% on trade, retail growth ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai&#039;s economy expanded by 2.8% in real terms last year, faster than previously expected, as growth in trade and the retail sector helped it recover from its contraction in 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai to stand behind strategic investments]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The government does&#039;t anticipate that DIFC or Jebel Ali Free Zone will have trouble refinancing bonds due next year, said the director general of Dubai ruler&#039;s court.
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<title><![CDATA[DP World wins coveted global CSR award ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54571</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sultan Bin Sulayem welcomes recognition for contribution to community development and counter-piracy initiatives.

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<title><![CDATA[Jafza, DIFC bond yields rise on refinancing risk]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Yields on Islamic bonds of the two Dubai government-owned companies, have risen since April as investors shunned risky assets and refinancing prospects worsened. 
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<title><![CDATA[Jafza and NASDAQ Dubai to host seminar on capital-raising opportunities for free zone companies]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54493</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Ernst &amp; Young, Latham &amp; Watkins, SHUAA Capital and Riyada Enterprise Development, part of the  Abraaj Group,  to form panel of experts.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Risk assessment of Iraq for regional maritime industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54478</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. International marine insurance expert to examine risks involved shipping cargo to Iraq at Middle East Money &amp; Ships conference.  

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<title><![CDATA[DAE delivers third Boeing 777 Freighter to Emirates SkyCargo]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;This state-of-the-art freighter will be deployed to S&Atilde;&pound;o Paulo in Brazil where it will provide additional and vital capacity to Brazilian industries.&quot; 
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<title><![CDATA[GCC states to invest over US$100 billion on rail networks ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54359</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Mega railway projects, connecting all countries of the Arabian Peninsula, set to transform transport and logistics links. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lebanon&#039;s seven-month trade deficit widens 4% on higher imports]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. Imports rose 5% to US$10.9 billion, driven by a 52% gain in the cost of unwrought gold, un-mounted diamond and precious metals]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Chinese shipping company COSCO&#039;s troubles ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54262</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. China Director Jennifer Richmond examines the wider implications for China&#039;s state-owned shipping company COSCO&#039;s charter contract disagreement. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Transtec 2011 preview]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54241</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia is soon to host one of the most comprehensive exhibitions in the region for transportation, materials handling, warehousing and logistics.  

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<title><![CDATA[EZW&#039;s Gazeley starts earthworks for new build-to-suit at Magna Park Kassel in Germany]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54172</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The site is part of Magna Park Kassel where Gazeley has already built a total of 135,000 sq m of logistics and distribution space for renowned customers such as Volkswagen.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World first half profit surges on Australia sale, volume rise]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54151</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE.  DP World&#039;s first-half profit grew four-fold on its gain from the sale of its Australian operations, and its emerging market focus would help deliver full-year goals.

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<title><![CDATA[Gold tops Dubai&#039;s exports by value ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54076</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Gold exports valued at US$10.3 billion, or 56% of total direct exports value; South and West Asia are top destinations for Dubai products by value. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s Drydocks US$2.2 billion loan deal unlikely in 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54066</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Large portion of loan, US$1.7 billion, due in November; &quot;Some points still need to be clarified with the banks,&quot; says chairman.
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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait&#039;s Agility second quarter earnings drop 57%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54024</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Net profit in the three months to June 30 was 7.83 million dinars (US$28.7 million), the company said in a statement, down from 18.09 million dinars a year earlier.

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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait ups security at Bubiyan Island port before Iraq talks]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=54023</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Baghdad claims the mammoth Mubarak al-Kabir port, once completed, will strangle its shipping lanes in the narrow Khor Abdullah waterway.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s Port &amp; Free Zone said to be raising US$850 million to refinance debt]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Port &amp; Free Zone controls DP World and Economic Zones World, which owns Jebel Ali Free Zone, the business park in Dubai adjoining DP World&#039;s flagship Jebel Ali port. 

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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Rail signs deal with Emirates Steel ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53882</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Agreement signed to use rail as the chief method for steel transportation in the UAE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Rail awards locomotive contract]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53780</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Electro-Motive Diesel to build locomotives for stage one of UAE&#039;s national railway network.

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<title><![CDATA[DP World builds London Deepwater Gateway as economy slows]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53743</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Dubai&#039;s DP World is preparing to spend US$2.5 billion on Britain&#039;s first deepwater port in at least 20 years. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Transport and Logistics exhibition  just got bigger!]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53730</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Due to an increase in demand for the 2nd Saudi Transtec Exhibition the Organisers have expanded the exhibition space to accommodate additional exhibitors. 

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<title><![CDATA[DP World first half volumes grow 11%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Performance driven by strong growth in the Asia Pacific, UAE, Africa and Americas regions, as well as new volumes from recently opened capacity in Peru and China.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World launches pilot project to harness solar power at India&#039;s Nhava Sheva terminal]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53697</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Global marine terminal operator&#039;s green initiative aims to actively reduce carbon footprint at its busiest facility in India.

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<title><![CDATA[Manufacturing sector contributes 13% to Dubai&#039;s GDP]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53681</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai&#039;s direct exports valued at AED68 billion in 2010]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Somali pirates hijack UAE-flagged oil tanker]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53617</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERRNATIONAL. &quot;Little information is available at present but it is reported that nine suspected Somali pirates are on board,&quot; the EU&#039;s naval force for Somalia said. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait&#039;s Agility says committed to resolve US dispute ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53600</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. &quot;The company continues to believe the case involves a civil contract dispute and should not be a criminal matter,&quot; Agility said in the statement. 

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<title><![CDATA[European SMEs rank UAE fifth most attractive emerging market to do business with ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53561</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. SMEs target emerging markets for fast revenue opportunities, reveals FedEx Express-sponsored Economist Intelligence Unit report. 

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<title><![CDATA[Oman non-oil exports surge 32%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53479</link>
<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Success in line with the strategy developed by the Public Authority for Investment Promotion &amp; Export Development which identified thrust products and target markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are 3PLs the future of the Middle East logistics industry?]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53463</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The region&#039;s favourable geographic location provides it with a strong opportunity to establish the leading transport and logistics hubs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ThyssenKrupp&#039;s Abu Dhabi ship deals unravel]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53341</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. ThyssenKrupp says Abu Dhabi MAR won&#039;t buy Blohm + Voss; Reason is political changes in Middle East. 

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East insurance update: Marine insurance in murky waters]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53314</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Marine risks in the region tend to have more international linkages compared with other parts of the world. This broad exposure to the international markets creates interesting challenges. 

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<title><![CDATA[Giant containership CSCL Star makes maiden call at Red Sea Gateway Terminal ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53310</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. With a declared capacity of 14,100 TEU, the CSCL STAR is one of the world&#039;s largest container ships. Terminal handles nearly 1.0 million TEUs less than 18 months into operations.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai first quarter direct trade jumps by 34%, seen slowing]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53301</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Exports jumped by 47% year-on-year while re-exports rose 44%; India was Dubai&#039;s largest trade partner followed by China and the US. 

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing 747-8 freighter to fly to Paris Air Show on sustainable biofuel]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53149</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Washington-to-Paris journey is first transatlantic flight of a biofuel-powered commercial airplane; Boeing&#039;s new 747-8 Freighter makes its international air show debut after historic flight.
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<title><![CDATA[Iraq seeks US expertise in reconstruction projects]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53145</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. &quot;Iraq is planning to improve roads, seaports and airports, and make use of the experience by American companies in these fields,&quot; Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki&#039;s office said in a statement.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing projects 3520 new airplane deliveries in the Middle East in 2011-2030]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53139</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Company sees a US$4 trillion market for new aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the 2011 Current Market Outlook.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad, Jettainer sign five year cargo deal]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53108</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Jettainer, the Unit Load Device (ULD) Management Company to supply, manage and maintain its ULD fleet at Etihad destinations across the world through to 2016.
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<title><![CDATA[UAE logistics sector set to cross US$9.5 billion by 2014]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53106</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. With recent developments and initiatives in the logistics industry, the UAE is reaffirming its position as a leading international trade centre and logistics hub for the region. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai is back in business but dangers still lurk]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53104</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Appetite for Dubai debt has been rising in recent months and the emirate is on its way to repairing an image devastated by a debt crisis, but it has been accused of storing up its troubles by postponing debt payments rather than resolving them.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC region the world&#039;s most attractive place to invest in port infrastructure, finds EC Harris study ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53082</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. In the other transport sectors the lack of cross-border agreements between each member state could see investors focus their attention elsewhere. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Islamic Bank joins Dubai Trade&#039;s Rosoom e-payment gateway]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53034</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Companies banking with DIB can benefit from real-time payment for services they access on Dubai Trade Portal.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways to acquire 35% in Cargolux]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=53021</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Doha-based airline entered into strategic equity and commercial partnership with Europe&#039;s leading cargo carrier.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East air cargo estimated at 7.7% of world&#039;s tonnage, 6.9% of revenue tonne-kilometers]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52993</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Dubai handles approximately 70% of the air cargo traffic for the Middle East. Many goods flowing between Africa and Asia and between Europe and Asia pass through the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DHL Express invests in new lane between US and Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52971</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The company today introduced a new next-day intercontinental route between the US. and the Middle East to help meet growing demand for services between the two regions. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World shares trade at premium to Dubai on London Stock Exchange debut]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52888</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP World shares in London were trading at a premium of 1.7% to today&#039;s closing price on Nasdaq Dubai as the Dubai World-controlled company&#039;s stock debuted on the London Stock Exchange. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Ports hires banks to work on refinancing Khalifa Industrial Zone debt]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52851</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The state-run port operator intends to change short-term loans into longer- term financial instruments once construction is completed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Ports presents Khalifa Industrial Zone to Indian companies]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52802</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The event presented the latest developments and innovations of Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World to start London trading in June]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52794</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP World will start trading on the London Stock Exchange from June 1 as the Dubai World- controlled company seeks to attract investors. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World outlook revised to positive on improved financial profile after share sale and Dubai World restructuring]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52788</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai-based port operator DP World has earmarked US$1.5 billion of proceeds from the sale of DPW Australia shares to repay debt, which S&amp;P expects to improve financial metrics. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s Jafza proposes working groups to support industrial sectors in Free Zone ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52761</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Jafza&#039;s 3rd Strategic Forum sheds light on operating solutions and enhanced business approaches for the Automotive Sector.

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<title><![CDATA[Environmental and community focus will define way forward for supply chain industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52708</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP World stresses the need for partnership to achieve sustainability, at strategy summit.

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<title><![CDATA[DP World sees London listing in May, early June as container volumes rise]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52578</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP Worlds shares are currently traded on Nasdaq Dubai and the listing in London is subject to completion of the UK Listing Authority&#039;s admission process, the company said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE growth sustained by social investments, says DP World Chairman]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52513</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DP World, UAE region hosts grand gala to celebrate true spirit of partnership with its customers. 

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<title><![CDATA[Iraq&#039;s logistics and transportation sector get major fillip with launch of new consortium]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52508</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Iraq Airports, Aviation and Logistics Consortium launched; Providing high quality industry training integral part of consortium&#039;s operations.    

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<title><![CDATA[Gulf states plan to complete customs union by 2015]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52504</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. We should complete all the pending issues in the next three years, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs Obaid Humaid al-Tayer told a news conference.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aramex reports increased revenues despite instability in number of key regional markets]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52338</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Quarterly revenues reach AED 595 million, up 12%; First quarter 2011 net profit of AED 49.8 million, up 5%; Strong performance in core GCC markets.  

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<title><![CDATA[Economic Zones World, India Club explore investment and trade opportunities ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52316</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Initiative aims to strengthen relations, as non-oil trade between Dubai and India doubles to AED183 billion.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE counter-piracy conference ends on positive note]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52280</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The conference held in Dubai this week has seen an unprecedented commitment from both government and industry leaders from around the world to taking concrete steps to battle piracy. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DP World commits US$500,000 to combat piracy]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52221</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Global marine terminal operator supports UN Trust Fund for Somalia and on-shore port community projects in Africa.

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<title><![CDATA[UAE to host piracy talks amid record attacks]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=52199</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Shipping industry leaders, foreign ministers and independent experts will meet in Dubai on Monday for talks on maritime piracy, as attacks hit record numbers despite international naval efforts.

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