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<title><![CDATA[YouGov Siraj signs MOU with Jordanian research firm Analyseize]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45015</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. YouGovSiraj, Analyseize has announced their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to provide services to better serve the Arab World.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East investors expect to increase allocations to hedge funds in 2010 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44909</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Capintro releases results of the second regional Hedge Fund Investor Survey 2010. The survey covers 66 investors from the six GCC countries, Lebanon and Jordan, showed several interesting findings.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Second Annual ASDA&#039;A Burson-Marsteller Arab Youth Survey challenges stereotypes about Arab youth]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44796</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Contrary to the widespread perception of the Middle East as a region defined by conflict and a growing East/West cultural and political divide, the vast majority of Arab youth prioritise harmonious relations with the international community.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Jordan hosts business intelligence solutions workshop ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44700</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Microsoft Jordan hosted a training workshop for 150 of its customers and partners on the increasing importance of effective and integrated business intelligence solutions that will help drive better decision making across organisations and government institutions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East hotel occupancy rate fell in January but Egypt, Amman, Beirut and Dubai buck the trend]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44662</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Amman reported the largest market occupancy increase, rising 7.1% to 44.1%, followed by Beirut(+6.1% to 57.6%), and Dubai (+6.1% to 72.1%). Egypt reported an occupancy of 63% (+14.9%).
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s Royal Falcon Airlines now connected with Sabre]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44550</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Sabre Travel Network to provide Sabre connected travel agents real-time access to the airline&#039;s published fares and inventory through the efficiency of the Sabre GDS.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka up 50% ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44366</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The strongest growth was registered from the UAE (up by 164%), Saudi Arabia (up by 127%), Qatar (171%), Kuwait (up by 135%) and Jordan among others. 
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Jordan to focus on improving IT capabilities]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44300</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Microsoft will continue playing a major role in fueling Jordan&#039;s economic growth and competitiveness. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audi Jordan scores number one in the Middle East in customer satisfaction survey ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44244</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The survey, which was conducted across the region, targeted Audi buyers and measured their overall after sales satisfaction.
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<title><![CDATA[MenaITech announces its 2010 strategies]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44155</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Middle East and North Africa Internet Technologies held a company event yesterday to announce its 2010 strategies in addition to honor the winners of its Employees of the Year and Department of the Year for 2009. ]]></description>
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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[Cairo Amman Bank launches a new branch in Bani Kinana District]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43960</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Amman Bank announced the launch of a new branch in the Bani Kinana District, which is situated on the main road adjacent the district&#039;s entrance. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bridgestone Middle East and Africa FZE maintains its growth pace with new innovative products]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43973</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Bridgestone Middle East and Africa FZE has said that it has maintained a steady growth in 2009, despite tougher market conditions by continuously expanding its reach in the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Samarah Dead Sea Resort awards infrastructure contract]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43981</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The contract valued at US$5.04 million is for road, irrigation, power &amp; telecom networking and related work in the resort development managed by Emaar International Jordan. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank launches operations ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43969</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DIB announced today that its Jordanian subsidiary has officially launched its operations through it&#039;s first and main branch in Amman. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan 4th largest microfinance market in Arab world]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43928</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The number of microfinance borrowers in Jordan increased by 39% annually from 51,000 to 144,000 between 2005 and 2008 according to a country report published late last year by Sanabel.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Corp launches 3D emoticons for Windows Live Messenger users in the Arab World ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43913</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The pack has been designed specifically for the 51 million users across the Middle East and North Africa region and features 10 3D animated emoticons which can be easily included in any Windows Live Messenger conversation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan Commercial Bank provides mobile pre-paid lines re-charge services via &#039;SMS&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43906</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Electronic Banking Suite of services offered by Jordan Commercial Bank, through which subscribed customers can send an SMS requesting the desired pre-paid card value.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Healthcare equips Jordan Hospital]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43809</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The agreement comes at a significant time as Jordan takes concerted initiatives to boost its healthcare sector with a special focus on promoting medical tourism. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Jordan launches Windows 7 deployment workshops]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43772</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The Microsoft Innovation Center in Jordan is the first MIC in the world to deliver the 16 deployment workshops that started on 17 January and will continue until 27 June  2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kulacom launches largest state of the Art Datacenter in Jordan ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43687</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Kulacom Jordan&#039;s fully managed state-of-the-art Datacenter has been designed to host the most basic to the most mission critical computer systems.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Skills investment is key to success of Saudi Arabia&#039;s US$692.077 million worth of projects in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43681</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Demand for workers equipped with solid project management skills has increased in Saudi Arabia following the government&#039;s announcement of a 16% increase project in 2010. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s residential property market slow but steady ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43598</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The residential property market in Jordan continues to show signs of settling with minimal movements in rental and sales values, according to real estate services firm Asteco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sharp International, Haider Murad Group organise conference]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43583</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Sharp International and HMG announced that they will be donating Plasmacluster air sanitisers to 9 hospitals across the Kingdom that cater to asthma and respiratory diseases.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HP opens fully-owned subsidiary in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43555</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. HP today announced the opening of a fully-owned subsidiary in Jordan and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Jordan for future job creation. 
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<title><![CDATA[Human Dimensions announces the launching of Thomas International Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43493</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. &#039;Thomas International Middle East&#039;, which will be dedicated to providing consultation services utilising Thomas International Systems&#039; psychometric tests and job profiling assessments.
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<title><![CDATA[Karma Shawa is voted &#039;Jordan&#039;s Favorite Artist&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43486</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Shawa was among 25 local artists who took part in the competition that was launched by Kulacom at the Sunny Art Fair in December 2009, as part of its Local Company, Local Talent initiative.

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<title><![CDATA[Adobe Middle East in anti-piracy drive in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43285</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Adobe Middle East is focused on informing its end customers with the benefits of using legal and licensed software through a series of activities on Anti-Piracy in Jordan. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Jordan appoints new country manager ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43261</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Microsoft Jordan has announced the appointment of Rula Ammuri as the company&#039;s new Country Manager in Jordan. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover global sales continue to grow ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43203</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Jaguar Land Rover worldwide sales have continued to climb over the second half of the year with November witnessing a 30% increase in total sales compared to the same time last year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordinvest successfully finalises the mission of issue manager and custodian]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43180</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Jordinvest acted as an issue manager in 2004, in addition to acting as the issuer and custodian throughout this period for local and regional individual and corporate investors. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Adobe Middle East strengthens channel community in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43174</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Adobe Middle East has organised an event for its key channel partners in Jordan and provided product updates and insights including the local office&#039;s development programmes for the channel industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Majority of Jordanians have confidence in the King&#039;s decision to dissolve parliament]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43104</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. According to YouGov Siraj&#039;s latest poll, although 41% think Nader Dahabi&#039;s government performed moderately during its two years in office, 40% of the Jordanian public feels it did not perform well. 
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<title><![CDATA[70% of online users in the UAE feel virtual interaction is slowly replacing personal contact ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42943</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Almost three quarters of internet users in the Middle East and North Africa region believe that online activity has disrupted normal social activity to the extent that today&#039;s human relationships are now mostly &#039;virtual&#039;, according to a study by Bayt.com and YouGov Siraj. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mubasher unveils new service for investors ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42939</link>
<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. Mubasher has announced that it has recently completed the development of a new service that provides website users and investors in the Middle East with real-time financial information from Beirut through the Mubasher Pro real-time stock market information service. 
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<title><![CDATA[GAC Jordan launches new service]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42917</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. GAC Jordan has recently launched a new service in partnership with BabyCord Jordan to specially package umbilical cord blood that will be delivered for storage to medical institutions and hospitals in Europe, the USA and Canada.

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<title><![CDATA[Jordan central bank cuts interest rates by 50 basis points ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42887</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The discount rate was reduced to 4.75%, the repo rate to 4.5% and the overnight window rate to 2.5% as economic growth slowed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[British Council launches international conference ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42778</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. This quality assurance international conference aims at connecting people in the region to address how best to ensure quality in skills education for the institution and for workforce development. 

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<title><![CDATA[Clean Energy Concepts signs MoU with Haider Murad &amp; Sons Investment Group]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42744</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The MoU that was signed with Haider Murad Group sets the stage for a long-lasting relationship, especially in light of CEC&#039;s efforts to promote the use of renewable energy in Jordan.&#039;

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<title><![CDATA[A Jordanian Engineer wins third prize in MENA 100 regional competition]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42546</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The project&#039;s main idea is to commercialize scientific research in the Artificial Intelligence and IT Knowledge domains into software. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beirut and Amman agencies to withdraw from network]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42529</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Saatchi &amp; Saatchi CEO has confirmed the dissolution of the network membership agreement between the two parties, effective 24 December 2009. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[All-women team gets ready for Dubai Rally]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42446</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. 31st Dubai International Rally which will be flagged off by HH Sheikh Majed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum from Downtown Burj Dubai on 3 December.
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<title><![CDATA[Abraaj acquires leading Jordanian VC firm Riyada]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42357</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Abraaj Capital Group announces that it agreed to acquire all of Riyada Ventures the leading venture capital firm in the Middle East and North Africa region. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ibis enters two new markets: Jordan and Oman]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42310</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Accor Hospitality Middle East added two new ibis hotels to its growing Middle East portfolio with the opening of ibis Amman in Jordan and ibis Muscat in Oman. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan completes economic, social strategic planning for key sectors]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42249</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Consultants have just completed a project in which three social and economic scenarios were developed and used as a basis for strategic planning for eight sectors of the Jordanian economy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ketab Technologies to take part in METS 09]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42166</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Ketab Technologies to dedicate its participation in the Middle East Technology Exhibition, slated for 18-21 November at Grand Hyatt Amman.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s Middle East Insurance assigned &#039;BBB&#039; long-term ratings]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42157</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Ratings Services said today that it assigned its &#039;BBB&#039; long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Jordan-based MEICO. Outlook stable]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan lifts visa restrictions on individual Indian tourists]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42100</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Interior Minister Nayef al-Qadi said the decision comes as move to promote tourism to Jordan and to support economic growth. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Three Arab nations purchase Raytheon AMRAAM]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42050</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The US government executed separate letters of offer and acceptance with three of its key allies to purchase Raytheon company&#039;s AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordanian destinations offered as part of Etihad Holidays world deals]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42012</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Etihad Holidays has announced a new agreement and close cooperation with the Tourism Board in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan to host Global Entrepreneurship Week]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42003</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Jordan will participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week taking place 16-22 November  2009 with a slate of activities focusing on entrepreneurs at all stages of growth.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Middle East stocks in mixed weekly performance, gainers led by Dubai and Egypt]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41992</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Arab stocks recorded mixed performances this week despite gains in global markets, oil prices hovering around US$80 per barrel for most of the week and an overall better feeling about the strenght of the global recovery. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Human rights advocates Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt support SOS Children&#039;s Villages]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41899</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. SOS Children&#039;s Villages, the world&#039;s largest charity for orphaned and abandoned children, welcomed Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to its Village in Amman, Jordan.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arab Countries &amp; Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship in training agreement ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41836</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries and QRCE have recently signed an agreement in the Jordanian capital city Amman, to hold training courses to raise awareness and train young school leaders.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[League of Arab States and Microsoft announce launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41770</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The site aims to provide the Arab region with assistance in its efforts to promote the protection of intellectual property by providing a central database on intellectual property and internet crime issues within the region]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GAC Jordan reports 55% increase in Aqaba Port RoRo volumes]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41688</link>
<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[Jordanian wins Forex Trading challenge]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41662</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Varengold Bank announced the winner of its 2nd FX Trading challenge, a Jordanian, who will receive US$250,000 in seed capital to trade and bank-based sales support in order to acquire additional capital for his managed accounts. 
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East stocks fell this week on earnings, global woes ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41574</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Arab stock markets lost ground this week reflecting investors&#039; worries over third quarter earnings of listed firms and the fragile global recovery, financial analysts said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan unveils state of the art healthcare technology in hospital trial]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41489</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The project, named &quot;Hakeem&quot; to symbolise the National E-Health Program in Jordan, is managed by the Jordanian non-profit agency Electronic Health Solutions, with technology implementation and integration provided by Perot Systems Corporation .

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<title><![CDATA[SSS Process signs a training and employment agreement for fresh graduates]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41462</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The Jordanian-Saudi company has signed recently an agreement with both of the Jordanian Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to train and employ Jordanian fresh graduates satisfying the company employment needs. 

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<title><![CDATA[MoICT selects Kulacom to partner up on University Students Initiative]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41448</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Kulacom was selected by the Ministry of  Information and Communications Technology to be part of its University Students Initiative, which provides laptops and Internet subscriptions at competitive rates.  

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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft simplifies the PC with Windows 7]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41390</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The new operating system offers a streamlined user interface and significant new features that make everyday tasks easier and allow people to get the most out of computers of all styles and sizes.

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East shares in mixed weekly performance, Saudi Tadawul gains most]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41348</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Arab stock markets put in a mixed performance this week reflecting investors&#039; worries over third quarter earnings, financial analysts said Friday. 

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<title><![CDATA[BancTec signs agreement with Emitac]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41309</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Relationship expands BancTec&#039;s reach into the Middle Eastern markets while extending customer value chain has signed a distribution agreement with Dubai-based Emitac Enterprise Solutions to sell BancTec solutions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mahindra Satyam secures US$8.2 million in contracts across MENA ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41283</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Mahindra Satyam, the new brand identity of Satyam Computer Services has secured sizeable contracts in the MENA totalling to US$8.2 million in the second quarter of FY &#039;09-&#039;10.

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<title><![CDATA[Action Hotels and Accor Hospitality Middle East establish presence in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41208</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Kuwait-based Action Hotels Companyand Accor Hospitality Middle East have officially opened Jordan&#039;s first internationally branded economy hotel, ibis Amman.

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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Jordan holds media workshop on Windows 7]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41141</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Microsoft Jordan held a workshop at its offices for representatives from the Kingdom&#039;s media to provide them with an introduction to Microsoft&#039;s new operating system.
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East bourses end week higher buoyed by oil prices, earnings]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41123</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Arab stock markets gained fresh ground this week as investors looked favourably to the rising oil prices and early reports of third quarter results, financial analysts said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[We have to create about 5 million jobs a year in the Arab World, says Queen Rania of Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40719</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. CNN&#039;s Christiane Amanpour presents a new live global interview programme, Amanpour. In Friday&#039;s edition, Amanpour interviewed Queen Rania of Jordan. The following is a transcript of the interview.

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<title><![CDATA[Ausra selected as technology provider in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40703</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Ausra has been selected as the solar steam boiler supplier for the proposed 100-megawatt JOAN1 concentrated solar thermal power project currently under development in Ma&#039;an, Jordan. 

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<title><![CDATA[The Centennial Parade unites public and private sectors ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40653</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN.  Public and private sectors will be united on 9 October to celebrate the founding of Amman&#039;s first Municipal Council in 1909 by being part of the &#039;Centennial Parade&#039;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yahoo!-Maktoob deal confirms high potential of Middle East internet sector and entrepreneurship]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40584</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN.  Yahoo&#039;s acquisition of Jordan-based Maktoob, for a rumoured figure of up to US$100 million, is the biggest online media deal in the history of the Middle East according to AT Kearney.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan first half GDP rises 3% in real terms]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40517</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Jordan&#039;s gross domestic product expanded by 3% in the first half of 2009 compared to the same period last year, the statistics department.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Talasim.com qualifies for international Seed Camp]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40406</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Talasim.com has received support and financing from Queen Rania Center for Excellence and Royal Jordanian to represent Jordan in this competition. 
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s nuclear power plans on track   ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40226</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Jordan said Saturday it reached an agreement worth US$12 million with Belgium&#039;s Tractebel Engineering as part of its plan to build its first nuclear plant. 
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<title><![CDATA[Standard Chartered Bank Jordan celebrates &#039;Customer Day&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40061</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The day provided both customers and walk-in guests the opportunity to benefit from special offers and rates on all of the bank&#039;s products and services. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GAC Jordan appoints iRelations as Communications Consultants]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39944</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. GAC Jordan has signed an agreement with iRelations to work on enhancing the position of  GAC Jordan in the local market. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SYNTAX helps Aramex reinvent its customer magazine]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39872</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. SYNTAX, the multidisciplinary branding and design company, has finalised the new issue of Aramex&#039;s customer magazine &quot;The Explorer&quot; which aims to inspire corporate leaders around the globe with outlooks on logistics and life.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yahoo&#039;s purchase of Maktoob may boost Arab online advertising ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39857</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Yahoo! Inc.&#039;s acquisition of Arabic- language Internet venture Maktoob.com is a further boost for a regional online advertising market that may increase as much as 40% this year]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vahid Mehrinfar to re-brand Jordan Football Association]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39821</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. As part of the current rejuvenation and re-structuring program undertaken by the Jordan Football Association (JFA) a new identity package is being developed by Bahrain-based Vahid Associates Brand Futurists.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yahoo! to acquire Maktoob.com]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39814</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Yahoo! today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maktoob.com, the leading online community in the Arab world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deloitte  says Middle East hotels least affected, Beirut achieves strongest revPAR growth worldwide]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39747</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Global hoteliers reported double-digit revenue per available room (revPAR) declines year-to-June 2009, according to latest analysis by Deloitte. All regions saw revPAR fall in excess of 15%. The Middle East was the least affected region, while Europe was the most affected. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Control Systems delivers 25 substation controllers to Jordanian Electric Power ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39738</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The purchase of the units, which comply with the new substation integration standard IEC-61850, advances a smart grid effort that began in 2000 with the implementation of a PRISM Distribution Management System from ACS.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beecell signs mobile agreement with Disney Interactive Studios]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39682</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Beecell to distribute mobile content services in Middle East, North Africa region.

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<title><![CDATA[Sweco awarded water supply project in Jordan  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39598</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Sweco has been awarded a record order in connection with a Jordanian initiative to improve access to drinking water in the country&#039;s capital city Amman.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s FINE joins efforts to increase Jordan&#039;s tree forestry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39596</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Organised with the assistance of the Dutch National Tree Foundation, the reforestation initiative aims to increase Jordan&#039;s tree forestry by 2.5% by 2025.

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<title><![CDATA[New UN partnership to boost Information technology  in Arab region ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39569</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. UNESCO has teamed up with the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization to promote information and communication technology  to support education, science and culture in the Arab region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[First beam accelerated from SESAME Microtron in Jordan ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38999</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. In a landmark achievement, the first electron beam has emerged from the Microtron accelerator at the &#039;Synchrotron light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East&#039; SESAME.

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<title><![CDATA[Share swap agreement between Zain Group and Paltel]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38973</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Zain Group has appointed  Dr Abdel Malik Al Jaber as CEO of the Zain Levant region made up of Zain Jordan and Paltel-soon to be rebranded to Zain Palestine]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[First HRM practical diploma offer in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38939</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. MenaITech signed a joint venture agreement with the University of Jordan this month to offer the first HRM practical diploma in the Arab region for both university students and professionals. 
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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Jordan unveils second phase of Samarah Dead Sea Resort ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38723</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Emaar Jordan has unveiled the second phase of The Apartments within Rift Living, a key component of the Samarah Dead Sea Resort master-planned community. 

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<title><![CDATA[Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank receives banking license ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38689</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new entity JDIB, will begin operations with a share capital of US$100 million.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan ranks 9th in Global Services Location Index]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38665</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. According to the survey, Jordan is emerging as a hot offshoring destination for the world. 

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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Jordan completes second phase in Samarah Dead Sea Resort
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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38585</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The project also underscores the superior property development standards brought to the region by Emaar, which has a track-record in creating internationally acclaimed projects across the world. 

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<title><![CDATA[New York Institute of Technology opens Park in Amman]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38452</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The park&#039;s facilities, chosen in coordination with Amman municipality, consist of entertainment games, and service facilities. 

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<title><![CDATA[NYIT holds annual faculty meeting in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38356</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Under the patronage of Dr Edward Guiliano, President of the New York Institute of Technology the annual faculty meeting of the university was held in Amman. 

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<title><![CDATA[PepsiCo-Almarai venture acquires stake in Jordanian dairy company Teeba]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=37501</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. PepsiCo announced today that the dairy and juice joint venture it formed earlier this year with Saudi-based dairy company Almarai has made its first acquisition.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pause to supply digital solutions for Mecca Mall]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=37191</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Pause will install several of its interactive windows unto modern kiosks which will be placed in a number of locations in the Amman mall.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan urged to end system of detention without trial]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=36955</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Practice is routine, arbitrary and undermines the rule of law, Human Rights Watch said today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Javna wins two international awards for mobile advertising and marketing]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=36926</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Company takes global reach of Jordan&#039;s software industry to a new level.]]></description>
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