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<title><![CDATA[Freshfields advises on Middle East IWPP Deal of the Year]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44963</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has won Middle East Independent Water and Power Project Deal of the Year 2009 at the Project Finance Magazine awards held on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GBI signs agreement with Batelco ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44928</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Gulf Bridge International has announce that Batelco will provide a landing station for the new sub-sea cable being installed by Gulf Bridge International. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diyar Al Muharraq teams up with Samaheej Club]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44895</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Diyar Al Muharraq has singed a sponsorship agreement with Samaheej Sports Club.  
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain latest destination for new CNN series iList]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44857</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. CNN International turns its attention to the Middle East in its latest iList series focusing in Bahrain.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Gulf Finance House raised to &#039;CCC-/C&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44842</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Ratings Services  yesterday said it raised its long- and short-term counterparty credit ratings on Bahrain-based Gulf Finance House GSC to &#039;CCC-/C&#039; from &#039;SD/SD&#039;. The outlook is negative.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Khaleeji Commercial Bank announces the distribution of 10% dividends, to expand branch network]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44785</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The EGM approved the increase of the paid up capital of the Bank by 104,923,735 additional shares as a result of the bonus shares and authorised the management to take necessary action to effect the increase  in Capital and amend the Articles of Association. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Capital Club host Bahraini art expert for talk on collecting contemporary art]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44664</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. First of a series of talks on modern and contemporary art by Bashar Al Shroogi]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s First Energy Bank  achieves US$14.2 million profits 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44647</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. BAHRAIN. FEB has announced profits of US$14.2 million in 2009, as compared to US$42 thousand in 2008&#039;s. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Ship Building reports record financial results for 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44624</link>
<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[SICO&#039;s equity funds deliver strong performance in 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44616</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Securities &amp; Investment Company  released today performance results for its four regional equity funds in 2009. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain logistics and marine Middle East credentials presented businesses in Tokyo ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44609</link>
<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[Standard Chartered Bank launches Custody and Clearing Services in Bahrain and Oman]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44564</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The expansion of Custody and Clearing Services takes Standard Chartered&#039;s coverage of the Middle East to five markets and reinforces the Bank&#039;s commitment to the Middle East region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Batelco first to launch Google Android operating system]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44453</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Batelco has a history full of creative launches and being first to market. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Islamic finance needs new assets beyond property]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44476</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The Islamic finance industry will need to look for new assets on which to base its structures as investors shun real estate after the sector took a hit during the financial crisis.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cisco Networkers Bahrain 2010 offers an exclusive &#039;Human Networking&#039; experience ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44421</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Cisco will host its industry-accredited Networkers for the first time in the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Supercars prepare to compete at Yas]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44412</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Bahrain International Circuit has announced  the participation of the Chevrolet Supercars Middle East Championship as part of the support race line up for the first round of the V8 Supercars Australia Championship. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Ahli United Bank to acquire stake in Libyan bank]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44369</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN: Bahrain&#039;s Ahli United Bank (AUB) will acquire 40% of Libya&#039;s United Bank for Commerce &amp; Investment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain Duty Free offers Arsenal products ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN.  Bahrain Duty Free opens the Arsenal flagship corner providing a wide variety of Arsenal Football Club products. 
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain announces Spring of Culture Festival 2010 programme]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44346</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The fifth occasion of the annual event that combines the best in international arts with the Kingdom&#039;s own rich cultural heritage.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain Financial Harbour to launch art gallery]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. BFH will be launching an art gallery which will be located in the West Atrium of the Harbour Towers and directly connected to the Harbour Mall. 

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<title><![CDATA[Landmark Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk successfully closes at US$450 million]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44335</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The Sukuk, which offers a yield of 11%, will be used to finance the company&#039;s current and future development projects.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Finance House announces futher liquidity initiatives ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44285</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Gulf Finance House has announced that it is in discussions with its LMC Syndicate regarding the tenor of its US$100 million Wakala facilities due in 2010 and 2011. 

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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Gulf Finance House lowered to &#039;SD/SD&#039; on partial debt extension]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44218</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The downgrade to &#039;SD/SD&#039; follows GFH&#039;s completion of the extension of maturity of US$100 million of its US$300 million syndicated loan facility due 10 February 2010, says Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BMI Bank outlook revised to negative on weakening asset quality and financial performance]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44170</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Ratings Services revised its outlook on BMI Bank to negative from stable. At the same time, it affirmed the &#039;BBB-&#039; long-term and &#039;A-3&#039; short-term counterparty credit ratings on the bank.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Air&#039;s ownership transfered to Bahrain government ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44071</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Bahrain&#039;s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat said it would transfer ownership of the country&#039;s loss-making national carrier Gulf Air to the Bahraini government.

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<title><![CDATA[BMW&#039;s Premium selection programme records 25% sales increase in 2009 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44050</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Dubai recorded the highest volume of sales with 501 Premium Selection vehicles sold during 2009. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[t&#039;azur named best Islamic Insurance Company ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44030</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The award was presented to t&#039;azur in recognition of the company&#039;s ongoing commitment to its employees, customers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Investment Bank commences the construction of Sarajevo City Center]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43912</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. International Investment Bank announces the rapid progress of its new real estate initiative in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina, comprising 3 main components.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diyar Al Muharraq continues sponsoring Al Dair Club]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43888</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Diyar Al Muharraq reaffirmed its commitment to the local community by renewing its sponsorship of Al Dair Club in Muharraq. 
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<title><![CDATA[Menatelecom launches WiMAX Prepaid Internet card in Bahrain]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43872</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The latest  service caters to customers who prefer the &#039;pay as you go&#039; method without committing  to monthly bills. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Batelco fourth quarter net profit falls 1%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Batelco made a fourth-quarter net profit of BD25.52 million, Reuters calculations showed on Thursday, just below the 25.88 million it posted a year earlier. 

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<title><![CDATA[CNBC Europe plans regional bureau in Bahrain ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43860</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The US business channel CNBC is in talks to open a regional bureau in Bahrain as it seeks to capture a greater share of the market for financial news in the Gulf.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Mumtalakat sovereign fund set to move into bonds, stocks]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43858</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Bahrain&#039;s sovereign wealth fund, which invests mostly at home, plans to diversify away from private equity projects and into stocks and bonds, its CEO said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Calling ambitious young professionals for Leadership Forum]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43814</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The free forum aims to inspire young people to fulfil their leadership potential, provide them with critical skills and empower them.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain Economic Development Board launches international advertising campaign around CNN&#039;s Davos ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43774</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The advertising campaign spans the event, offering the BEDB exposure to CNN audiences - both on air and online- which are available in over 200 million households worldwide. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East businessl leaders to share strategies for success]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43723</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The SAP User Group - Middle East &amp; North Africa, has announced that it will hold its annual conference and vendor fair, SUG-MENA 2010, on 15-17 March, at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center, in Manama, Bahrain. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Viva named as new Bahrain telecom operator]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43714</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. STC, which has been awarde the third mobile license in Bahrain, has announced that the company will operate under the VIVA name.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain tops Middle East economic freedom rankings, Qatar comes second]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43715</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Bahrain tops the rankings among Middle East countries in the 2010 Index of Economic Freedom published by the Washington-based Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain plans US$1 billion conventional bond issue]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Bahrain plans to issue a US$1 billion sovereign bond with a 10-year maturity targeting mostly US investors, a banking source said on Sunday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain Civil Aviation inks deal with Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43662</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The deal is  one of the first steps in GCAS&#039;s commitment to offering dedicated training services and facilities to the aviation industry across the Middle East region]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain completes deal for nine Blackhawk helicopters]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43658</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Bahrain finalised an agreement for nine Blackhawk-M helicopters at the kingdom&#039;s air show, ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs select Data Link Systems]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43644</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. BCAA has contracted SITA to deliver air/ground data link systems aimed at enhancing air traffic safety at Manama International Airport and in airspace under its control.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE&#039;s Horizon Flight Academy flies into Bahrain ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43570</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Horizon International Flight Academy is geared for takeoff into Bahrain for the inaugural Bahrain International Airshow set to take place at the Sakhir Airbase from 21- 23 January.

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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain leads Middle East in UN e-Government survey ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43501</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The 2010 UN Global e-Government Readiness Survey placed the Kingdom 13th of 192 countries worldwide in its application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to provide access and inclusion for its citizens.
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<title><![CDATA[BAE&#039;s unmanned air systems, Eurofighter typhoon to be on show at Bahrain International Air Show 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43463</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. MANTIS and HERTI are next-generation autonomous air systems, with emphasis placed on the levels of autonomy designed into the system and the concept of operations developed for effective deployment and operation]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Gulf Finance House lowered to &#039;B+&#039; and placed on CreditWatch negative]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43458</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Ratings Services lowered its long-term counterparty credit rating on Bahrain-based Gulf Finance House GSC (GFH) to &#039;B+&#039; from &#039;BB+&#039; and affirmed its &#039;B&#039; short-term rating. ]]></description>
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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=3&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[First Bahrain announce opening of inaugural project: Majaal ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43326</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. First Bahrain has announced the opening of the first phase of its inaugural US$45 million logistics development, Majaal, with all construction on the project complete. 

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<title><![CDATA[MENA equity markets fell 1.2% in December bringing 2009 gains down to 17.3%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43319</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Tunisia was the best performing regional market in 2009, gaining 48.4%, followed by Egypt with 35.1%. Bahrain ended the year as the worst performing market losing 19.2%, followed by Kuwait with 10.0%. 

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<title><![CDATA[GE Volunteers reach out to support community in Bahrain ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43043</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The participation by GE Volunteers in Bahrain highlight the commitment of the company to play an active role in socially relevant initiatives that further build strong community linkages. 

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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain &#039;A/A-1&#039; sovereign ratings affirmed]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42993</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Ratings Services yesterday said it had affirmed its &#039;A&#039; long-term and &#039;A-1&#039; short-term sovereign c redit ratings on the Kingdom of Bahrain. The outlook is stable.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diyar Al Muharraq organised leadership discussion with Urban Land Institute ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42953</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The session is a part of a larger initiative launched by Diyar Al Muharraq in collaboration with the ULI to sponsor nonprofit activities, school and educational programs for the development of all segments of society.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf states to keep public spending high in 2010 supported by oil prices]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42933</link>
<description><![CDATA[GCC. Spending is seen staying particularly high in Saudi Arabia, the world&#039;s top oil exporter, which has embarked on a US$400 billion five-year spree, and in Qatar with a multi-billion dollar expansion of its natural gas facilities]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Finance House forms new investment banking division and appoints CEO]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42806</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. GFH has announced that the Board has appointed Ted Pretty as Group Deputy CEO of the Bank.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD Private Banking highlights long-term strength of emerging markets]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42799</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Investors must now adjust their asset allocation and investment strategies in line with global trends, according to the Chief Investment Officer of the Private Banking Unit at Emirates NBD, including a renewed focus on opportunities in emerging markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MENA equity markets fall by 4.2% in November ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42734</link>
<description><![CDATA[The November performance of Arab markets would have been worse if it had not been for the Eid holiday that forced Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain to be closed for the entire last week of the month. 

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<title><![CDATA[International company lists Dubai as the world&#039;s most important trading hub]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42730</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;Sweet Cred recognises the drive and commitment of the UAE Government to ensure that the country continues to be the leading business destination in the world,&#039; said Abbas Al Hajj, Middle East Chairman, Sweet Cred. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ernst &amp; Young launches global oil &amp; gas center in Bahrain

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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42671</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The center will be a key target for Ernst &amp; Young&#039;s investment in its global oil and gas capabilities. 

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<title><![CDATA[Global engineering group Cavotec to deliver ground support systems for Bahrain International Airport]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42664</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Bahrain Airport Company has selected for their turn-key project, airport systems innovator
Cavotec to supply and integrate a range of environmentally friendly ground service equipment for remote aircraft aprons at Bahrain International Airport]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UK Islamic Finance leaders talk up growth beyond challenging times]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42607</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. At the 16th annual World Islamic Banking Conference 2009 in Bahrain, UK Islamic finance leaders shared their insights on the future of Islamic finance at a dedicated UK Roundtable discussion.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s CAPIVEST wins  &#039;deal of the year&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42553</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. CAPIVEST recently received the MENA private equity &#039;Deal of the Year&#039; award for its successful exit of BCC Building Materials as the first of its kind cement plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain World Trade Center hosts international delegation]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Bahrain World Trade Center hosted a group of technical specialists from Technal Group in France, specialising in aluminium systems for buildings. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain is best for expats in Middle East and Africa]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The 2009 results of the independent Expat Experience poll reveal the Kingdom is one of the friendliest expat locations with the fifth best quality of life worldwide and the very best social life.
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<title><![CDATA[Britons held in Iran after yacht seized in the Gulf en route from Bahrain to Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. Five Britons are being held in Iran after the Iranian navy seized their yacht, which may have strayed into Iranian waters in the Gulf en route from Bahrain to Dubai, the Foreign Office said Monday.

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<title><![CDATA[Mubasher showcases next-generation trading and e-financial tools at first Arab conference]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. IT Risk Management and Business Continuity in Arab Financial and Stock Markets, held recently in Beirut, Mubasher pointed out the need to enhance adoption of next-generation brokerage technology.
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<title><![CDATA[menatelecom celebrates the first anniversary of its WiMAX success]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. menatelecom has marked its first year anniversary of the launch of its WiMAX service with the announcement that it has passed all the expectations in terms of number of subscribers and growth in the demand for the new service.
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf sovereign credit default swaps jump on Dubai debt restructuring]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Bahrain&#039;s five-year credit default swaps jumped 37 basis points to 231.5 bps on Thursday as regional sovereigns suffered the fallout from Dubai&#039;s move to restructure the debt of a major conglomerate.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deutsche Bank to become a shareholder in Bahrain&#039;s GFH ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Gulf Finance House (GFH) said Deutsche Bank AG decided to convert part of an Islamic financing extended to the Bahrain-based investment bank into shares]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Maritime and logistics industry leaders converge in Bahrain]]></title>'
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<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[Bahrain to host first Global Investment Research Challenge in GCC]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Over the next few months five teams of twenty students from four of the Kingdom&#039;s leading universities and business schools will compete for a place in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regional final in Istanbul in March 2010. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Gulf International Bank US$4 billion Euro medium-term note rated &#039;BBB+/A-2&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The ratings on GIB reflect the bank&#039;s strong ownership structure, adequate asset quality (although assets are geographically concentrated), and improved liquidity and capitalization following the sale of impaired and high-risk assets. 

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<title><![CDATA[Investcorp Technology Company Moneybookers recognised as &#039;Growth Star&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The survey identified the 100 companies that are this year&#039;s technology growth stars and highlighted ventures that are flourishing as the economy starts to recover. 

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<title><![CDATA[Vahid Associates bags Gold Midas at New York Festivals]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Vahid Associates Brand Futurists has been announced the winner of the Midas Gold Award for its creative design and presentation of the Bahrain National Holding Annual Report 2008.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain Bay responds to 2030 economic vision ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Bahrain Bay today announced that its ongoing commitment to &#039;The Economic Vision 2030 for Bahrain&#039; will see the development invest a total of US$5 billion into the national economy.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deutsche Bahn wins multi-billion railway, transport contract in Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. German rail operator Deutsche Bahn said Sunday it had signed a multi-billion-euro contract to build high-speed railway lines and underground transport networks in Qatar and Bahrain.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar-Bahrain causeway construction to start in first quarter 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The construction of a 40km causeway that would connect Qatar to Bahrain will start in the first quarter of 2010, an official said on Sunday.

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<title><![CDATA[Skype launches its Website in Arabic ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The website will make it easier for the hundreds of millions of Arabic speakers around the world to download and start using Skype to connect with their loved ones no matter where they are in the world.  
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<title><![CDATA[Deutsche Bahn set for Qatar-Bahrain railway contract]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is set to sign a contract worth &quot;billions of euros&quot; to build railways in Qatar and Bahrain.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Societe Generale Group opens  wealth management office in Bahrain]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Societe Generale Wealth Management will offer high net worth individuals based in the Gulf Cooperation Council. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar-Bahrain Causeway to be unveiled at Bridges Middle East Conference]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The scheme includes the infrastructure to support freight and high-speed rail passenger traffic.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Roger Dubuis announces partnership with Bahrain&#039;s Asia Jewellers ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Roger Dubuis announced its regional expansion plans during the ongoing Jewellery Arabia exhibition at the Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Centre.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Investment Bank announces its third quarter results]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Total Income for the third quarter of 2009 was US$1.3 million, mainly derived from investment banking fees generated from the structuring, underwriting and placement of new investments.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[KFH-Bahrain in Landmark Sukuk issue]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain acted as a Joint Lead Manager and a Bookrunner for the US$100 million Sukuk issue for the International Finance Corporation .]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain poised to become major energy hub]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Bahrain is poised to become a major hub for developing regional capability in the energy industry, according to Edutech.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New strategies for new economic realities]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. 1,200 industry leaders and key regulators prepare to meet in Bahrain to discuss the future direction of Islamic finance at the 16th Annual WIBC.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Middle East hosts regional qualifier of 2009 Service Qualification World Championship ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Volkswagen Middle East invited its partners in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, KSA, Bahrain, Syria and Oman to participate in the regional round of its 2009 Volkswagen Service Qualification Championship.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Airways Junior Rugby Tournament is a spectacle in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. This year, local rugby players from the UAE were joined by international teams from as far afield as Russia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.

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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Finance House place second convertible murabaha facility with Deutsche Bank]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Gulf Finance House GFH announced it has signed an agreement today with Deutsche Bank for the placement of its second US$100 million convertible murabaha facility]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A population boom is transforming the Gulf]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The profound demographic and social changes that have transformed the GCC are set to continue over the next decade, raising significant questions related to labour and immigration policies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Investcorp to acquire stake in Gulf Cryo]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Investcorp said its Gulf opportunity fund is to acquire a 20% stake in Gulf Cryo, the Middle East&#039;s leading industrial gases manufacturer.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat sponsors Brain Hunt 2009 quiz show]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Etisalat and Vision Tomorrow announced the launch of Brain Hunt 2009, an inter-school quiz challenge, at a press conference held yesterday at Hilton Baynunah Towers, Abu Dhabi. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Occidental Petroleum, Mubadala and NOGA form joint operating company in Bahrain]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Mubadala and the National Oil and Gas Authority of Bahrain announced the creation of a new joint operating company, Tatweer Petroleum, which will serve as the operator for the Bahrain field. 

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<title><![CDATA[Faster local support for audited media urged at world magazine marketplace]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The data accrued from being part of a circulation audit process is helping media owners in the Middle East fend off the worst effects of recession by targeting new revenue streams and brand extensions for their titles.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diyar Al Muharraq reveals 25% of total land ready for access]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The announcement was made at a special technical session conducted by the company during the conference, chaired by Diyar Al Muharraq.

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East credit association set up to share regional data]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Credit bureaus based in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Pakistan have come together to establish the MECRA, a non-profit association of credit information suppliers in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sixth annual Gulf Insurance Forum to commence on Wednesday]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Organisers of the upcoming Sixth Annual Gulf Insurance Forum announced the expert speaker line-up for the prestigious event, which will be held tomorrow 4-5 November 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Gulf Finance House rights issue receives US$300 million]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The popularity of the capital raising alongside the continuing success of the banks broader capital raising initiatives means GFH will have raised a total of US$450 million.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shariah-compliant equities lag as investors dive back into financials]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41646</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Shariah-compliant stocks underperformed the broader market in the Gulf Cooperation Council, United States and Europe during the third quarter of 2009, according to the latest Shariah Scorecard published by Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad launches 48-hour deals for Bahrain travellers ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Etihad Airways is offering bargain fares to destinations around the world, following the launch of an innovative sales promotion. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain leg of GETEX Autumn 2009 opens over 75 international universities ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The Bahrain leg of GETEX Autumn, which closely follows the successful run in Dubai, concludes on 2 November  2009.  

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