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<title><![CDATA[Jordan wins US$250 million World Bank loan after regional unrest]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=56364</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The loan &quot;helps the country manage the global economic downturn and the short-term shocks caused by political events in the region.&quot; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MENA and emerging markets represent the immediate future for renewable energy, says Ernst &amp; Young]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=56150</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Energy requirements, policy and job creation are the key drivers; Solar thermal energy has been a particularly popular investment with several large projects on the way in Abu Dhabi, Algeria, Jordan and Morocco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan apartment rents rise on property law amendment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=56059</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Rents rise as amendments allow landlords to increase prices to current market values, says Asteco&#039;s Jordan Q4 2011 report.

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East stocks plunge in 2011 on Arab Spring, eurozone woes]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55931</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Middle East markets, with the exception of Qatar, ended the year with deep losses after grappling with the Arab Spring and shaken local confidence. The losses ranged, from 3.06% in Saudi Arabia to 49.3% in Egypt. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Arabs back unity after hinting at Iran threat]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55859</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Regional political upheavals revive dormant GCC unity plans; Development aid for non-GCC members Jordan, Morocco and Yemen.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MarkaVIP closes US$5 million Series A funding round]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55674</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Lumia Capital, joined by Invus Financial Advisors, invests in MarkaVIP to support regional market acceleration and platform expansion for leading e-commerce private retail sales club in Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[S&amp;P Indices and Arab Federation of Exchanges create S&amp;P AFE 40 Index ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55631</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The S&amp;P AFE 40 is comprised of the 40 largest stocks (measured by float-adjusted market capitalisation) listed on AFE member exchanges.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan-based Arab Bank downgraded to &#039;BB&#039; following sovereign downgrade]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55565</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The negative outlook on Arab Bank PLC mirrors that on the sovereign ratings because S&amp;P considers that the bank is subject to sovereign risk due to its incorporation in Jordan and its holding of large amounts of Jordanian sovereign debt.

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<title><![CDATA[Forbes Middle East unveils ranking of Top 63 online newspapers of the Arab world]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55542</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Egypt&#039;s Al Youm Al Sabe tops ranking for second year in a row.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Smartphone users in Saudi Arabia have a higher preference for Arabic language applications]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55472</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The survey revealed that 47% of the respondents who use applications in Saudi Arabia prefer to use them in the Arabic language compared to 8.2% in each of Jordan and the UAE.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan long-term local-currency rating cut to &#039;BB&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55443</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Like many other Arab countries in 2011, Jordan is under public pressure to meet expectations for political and socioeconomic change.
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s King Abdullah calls for Assad&#039;s resignation]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55285</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. King Abdullah said in an interview with the BBC that he would step down if he were in Assad&#039;s position and create a way for Syrians to start &quot;a new phase of political life.&quot;

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<title><![CDATA[Jordan Enterprise Development European Investment Bank and Abraaj Capital launch US$ 50 million Jordan Growth Capital Fund]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54965</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Announcement made at the World Economic Forum,  Dead Sea; Riyada Enterprise Development to serve as manager of the Fund.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Intel to boost entrepreneurial capacity in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54935</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Partnerships with Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship, INJAZ Al-Arab and Education for Employment to provide entrepreneurship training and mentoring to Middle Eastern youth.

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<title><![CDATA[Young Arab Entrepreneurs set to compete at annual INJAZ Al-Arab regional competition 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54737</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Students from 12 Arab nations to vie for highly converted &#039;Best Company of the year Award&#039; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More awareness and greater transparency key to accelerating growth of digital advertising in MENA, says Yahoo! Maktoob]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE is leading this Internet ad spend growth in the region. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Arab Spring&#039; nations aid pledges to be boosted to US$38 billion]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54371</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Western and Middle Eastern governments pledged to help Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco and Jordan transition to democracy and create jobs, mobilizing financing mostly through international lending organizations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MENA IPOs down 51.67% to US$374.77 million in second quarter 2011]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Total of six IPOs in the region - two in UAE and one each in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Tunisia and Morocco; First UAE real estate sector listing of Eshraq Properties since Deyaar Development IPO in May 2007.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Digital footfall set to grow in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Regional e-commerce industry gains momentum with new e-tail platform, as MarkaVIP expands across the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GORD, Jordan Engineers Association sign MoU to apply QSAS concepts to Jordan&#039;s green building practices]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=53645</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Partnership to promote green buildings, water &amp; energy rationing to balance economy &amp; environment &amp; maintain urban identity in the Arab world
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<title><![CDATA[Price stability continues in Jordan&#039;s property sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Asteco&#039;s Jordan Q2 2011 report points to consistency across the Hashemite Kingdom&#039;s property market, with rental prices up 3%. 

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<title><![CDATA[S&amp;P reviewing UAE, Qatar, Jordan for emerging market status ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. UAE, Qatar currently classified as frontier by S&amp;P; MSCI extended its review on UAE, Qatar to December; Emerging mkt status seen attracting fund flows to the region. 
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan presses on to build first nuclear power plant]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=53409</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Jordan&#039;s economy has been heavily impacted by its need to import 96% of its energy needs. In 2010 energy imports cost Jordan 20% of its GDP.
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<title><![CDATA[Iraqi Airways sells off Kuwait invasion-era fleet]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=53158</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Iraqi Airways offers old Boeing jetliners for sale as scrap as it continues to sell off remnants of a decades-old fleet moved to neighbouring countries.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A different type of engagement: Microsoft Jordan on Cloud Computing]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=53154</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The &#039;ICT University&#039; is focused on Cloud Computing and the Government of Jordan&#039;s eGovernment initiative.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Closing the Middle East jobs gap]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=53112</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. High youth unemployment contributes to widespread unrest in the Middle East. What are the root causes of persistently high unemployment and how to improve job prospects in a region shaken by political change?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporate Governance and Responsibility Forum kicks off in Amman]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=53015</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Renowned Jordanian private sector entities support and sponsor the CGR Forum which takes place on June 12 2011.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;The Middle East is one of the most exciting markets,&#039; says Yahoo! CEO]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52978</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. During her visit to the region, Carol Bartz shared how the premier digital media company sees huge opportunity in the growth of the Web in the Middle East. 

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Jordanian agricultural produce]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52949</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Shipments were halted after allegations that Jordan used waste water for irrigation, Jordan&#039;s Ministry of Agriculture said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia grants US$400 million to support Jordanian economy]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52924</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Jordan relies on foreign investment and grants to support its budget and current-account deficits.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Value of PC software theft in Jordan worth US$28 million ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52855</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Study finds computer users overwhelmingly value legal software, yet many lack awareness of which software is legal and which is not.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan first regionally in Global Entrepreneurship Week ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52824</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. GEW ranked Jordan 16th globally and 1st regionally for hosting the GEW 2010, organized by Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship and Endeavor Jordan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC welcomes bids by Jordan, Morocco to join Gulf bloc]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52568</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The GCC heads of state also demanded that all sides in Yemen, which has limited observer status in the GCC, sign a transition plan brokered by the bloc.

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<title><![CDATA[Jordan property market steady despite unrest]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52327</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Government measures to stave off negative sentiment, stabilise residential sales and rental rates

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<title><![CDATA[NYIT discusses women role in social, political change]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51900</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN.  New York Institute of Technology held a panel for distinguished female politicians and social activists, discussing Arab women role in the recent political events unfolding in the region. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Internet holding company N2V invests in Qaym.com]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51819</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Qaym.com is an Arab portal specialized in restaurant ratings.

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<title><![CDATA[Royal Jordanian in major managed service IT deal with SITA]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51639</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The agreement covers desktop remote support and equipment for 56 out-stations which includes software support and more than 500 new PCs and 18 servers for major offices.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ABB helps Arab Potash Company develop world class production facilities in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51445</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. ABB process automation systems are helping Arab Potash Company expand its extensive potash production and port facilities at the Dead and Red Seas in Jordan to become one of the most productive and efficient in the world.

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<title><![CDATA[Yahoo! Maktoob unveils innovative digital advertising tools for the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51348</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Latest lineup of measurement and creative tools sets new standards for digital brand communication.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East attracts Arab talent from around Mena region]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51152</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. In its annual assessment of the Arab labour market, Sanaya highlighted the growth of employment opportunities for qualified Arabic personnel in a number of different sectors in the Gulf region. 

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<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Overview of unrest in the Middle East ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51063</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Analyst Reva Bhalla takes a closer look at the unique factors afflicting each of the Middle Eastern countries currently experiencing unrest.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Report proposes Master Plan for Water for Peace in the Middle East ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50947</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Middle East is likely to plunge into serious humanitarian crisis due to depletion of water resources, unless remedial measures are introduced urgently, says a new Strategic Foresight Group report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s local currency ratings lowered to &#039;BB+/B&#039; by S&amp;P ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50878</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. &quot;We believe ongoing turmoil will lower Jordan&#039;s medium-term growth prospects and damage its public finances,&quot; said S&amp;P.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saboteurs attack Egypt gas pipeline to Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50810</link>
<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Unknown saboteurs attacked an Egyptian pipeline supplying gas to Jordan, forcing authorities to switch off gas supply from a twin pipeline to Israel.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s king names new prime minister]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50736</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. King Abdullah II named Maruf Bakhit as prime minister with orders to carry out &quot;true political reforms&quot;, the palace said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East dealers buying North American vehicles]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Vehicle dealers buy inventory from North American exporters primarily because they are able to access models that are not sold in local markets. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ArabNet 2011 digital summit to foster the ecosystem of entrepreneurship]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50651</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship supports the conference to inspire the youth in starting their own businesses.

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<title><![CDATA[Amman tops hotel regional occupancy growth in 2010, Abu Dhabi reports largest fall]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50628</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The region&#039;s occupancy ended the year with a 0.8% increase to 61.8%, average daily rate rose 3.1% to US$156.94.
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<title><![CDATA[Revolt in Tunisia adds to economic risks and fiscal pressures for MENA sovereigns, says S&amp;P]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50619</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Although we don&#039;t expect a wave of regional political instability, we see Egypt, Algeria, and Jordan, and to a lesser degree Morocco as most vulnerable in this respect,&quot; said Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Starwood Hotels, Al Maabar announce plans for first St Regis hotel in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50342</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Ideally located in Amman&#039;s Vibrant Abdoun District, the St. Regis Amman and The Residences at the St. Regis Amman join Starwood&#039;s growing luxury portfolio in the Middle East.

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<title><![CDATA[Starwood plans 20 new hotels in Middle East by 2016]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50341</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Currently, the hospitality major owns or manages about 50 hotels in the Middle East through its nine brands.

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<title><![CDATA[Seven telecom operators from five countries collaborate on Regional Cable Network project]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50144</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. US$500 million worth of investment will enable a new level of connectivity between East and West and Internet access for 2 billion people.

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<title><![CDATA[Case study: King Hussein Cancer Center&#039;s electronic storage solution]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50134</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Image Technologies (ITEC) assisted KHCC with the implementation and integration of the DocuWare Document Management System as the electronic document repository portion of its Enterprise Hospital Management Information System. 

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East ranked in first of its kind M&amp;A Maturity Index ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50055</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Cass MARC Maturity Index illustrates a country&#039;s ability to attract and sustain M&amp;A activity; GCC countries and Jordan score as transitional markets with potential for growth, while Egypt ranks as an emerging market of interest. 

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<title><![CDATA[Diabetes awareness survey reveals alarming figures across the Middle East and Northern Africa region]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49866</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Conducted in October 2010, the survey aims to assess the level of awareness and knowledge among the general population with regard to causes, risks and complications of diabetes. 

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<title><![CDATA[Frontier markets outperform Greater China by 8% for the year so far]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49755</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Frontier markets showed positive returns through the year, except for the second quarter (-4.2%). 

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<title><![CDATA[Lebanon, Turkey sign free trade agreement]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. Turkey and Lebanon had agreed in June on establishing a free trade zone that also includes Jordan and Syria.
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan is emerging hub for Middle East&#039;s IT industry, says Sage Software]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49712</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Leading global solutions provider offers key products and services to help Jordan business sector accelerate out of downturn.

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<title><![CDATA[New Yahoo! Maktoob homepage launched]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49694</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Online users of the Arab world can now personalize their Yahoo! Maktoob experience with the best of the Web in Arabic and English.
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan concludes Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49547</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Endeavor Jordan and Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship QRCE concluded GEW 2010, celebrating entrepreneur achievements and exemplary success stories for Jordanian entrepreneurs. 
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s tourism on the rise]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49524</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Tourism numbers rise 23.4% while receipts jump 20% over last year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s economy seen growing 5% in 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49316</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Jordan&#039;s economic growth will accelerate to 5% in 2011 from a projected 4% this year, Finance Minister Mohammad Abu Hammour said. 

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<title><![CDATA[Ratings on Jordan&#039;s Middle East Insurance Co. affirmed at &#039;BBB-&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49307</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The outlook remained stable. The ratings were then withdrawn at the insurer&#039;s request.
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<title><![CDATA[Intel Capital announces three investments at the World Economic Forum  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49205</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO.  Two new investments in Jordan&#039;s Jeeran and ShooFeeTV; Expands Middle East portfolio with Lebanon&#039;s Nymgo.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan residential property in the black again   ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48840</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. New finance packages and demand for prime apartments help Kingdom build on second quarter gains throughout third quarter.

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<title><![CDATA[Siemens signs major deal with Korean energy company in Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48767</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Siemens has completed a deal at the Al Qatrana Independent Power Project, with KOSPO Jordan, a subsidiary of KOSPO Korea. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Zain crowned &#039;Best Brand&#039; at prestigious Middle East Telecom Awards]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48752</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Zain&#039;s mobile operation in Jordan was also rewarded by taking the Best Arabic Application prize.
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s Queen Rania undergoes medical procedure ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48627</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Jordan&#039;s Queen Rania underwent a medical procedure in New York to correct an irregular heart rhythm and is recovering, the Royal Court said. 

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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft releases Windows Internet Explorer 9 Beta ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48613</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Beta version of Internet Explorer 9 available worldwide is accompanied by new experiences from some of the world&#039;s top sites reaching over two-thirds of active Internet users. 

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<title><![CDATA[KULACOM Jordan announces acquisition of Stream ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48612</link>
<description><![CDATA[With this acquisition, KULACOM will now provide home and business users with a wider range of high-speed and high-bandwidth Internet services at significantly reduced costs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE gets seat on UN atomic agency board]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48580</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The IAEA assembly approved the allocation of the two seats open to the Middle East and South Asia to Jordan and the UAE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship, Endeavor Jordan to host Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48496</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The event is to take place in Jordan for the second time in a row.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan inflation drops to 3.2% ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48360</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Jordanian inflation slowed to 3.2% in August from 4.8% the month before.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan hosts 2010 ICMCI annual conference]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48214</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The event, organized by IMC - Jordan, aims to handle the current global financial situation and the extent to which it affects the consulting sector.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Young Arab Entrepreneurs Competition 2010 set to take place in Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48144</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. INJAZ Al-Arab once again shapes the future of high school students and university undergraduates from 13 Arab nations. 

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<title><![CDATA[Egyptian Arab Land Bank offers customers flexible repayment terms on loans during Ramadan ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48134</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The offer is better known as &#039;Ehna Maak&#039; and allows individuals to defer their August or September loan payment until the end of their payment period.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Queen Rania Centre for Entrepreneurship unveils second phase of Strategic Plan ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48070</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Focus on launching four programs and over 12 fully integrated components that will help to create a technology ecosystem to support innovation in Jordan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing reaffirms support for Middle East community education initiatives ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47973</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. More than 2,000 people in the UAE, Qatar, Palestinian Territories and Jordan benefit from skills and entrepreneurship training.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ikoo lends hand to children&#039;s rights organization]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47972</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Advertising network to boost new UNICEF social media campaign.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Zain, UNRWA in SMS fund-raising campaign]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47942</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. In support of health and education projects for Palestine refugees in the Levant.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan to select JPMorgan, HSBC, Credit Suisse for US$500 million bond sale]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47903</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The government plans to offer debt maturing in five years by the fourth quarter of this year to help finance the nation&#039;s budget deficit]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arabian Construction Company to build Jordan&#039;s tallest building]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47874</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. ACC awarded Rotana Hotel Tower project worth in Abdali, Jordan. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[King Hussein Cancer Foundation to establish awareness, screening project with Deloitte ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47867</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Agreement aims to reach more than 7,200 underprivileged women in Ain Al Basha to raise awareness about the importance of self testing.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Queen Alia International Airport sees  traffic rise by 17%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47826</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Volumes for the first half of 2010 reached 2,445,500 passengers; Preliminary statistics show traffic in July hit a record of nearly 600,000 passengers.
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<title><![CDATA[Yahoo! Maktoob survey on Ramadan traditions and practices reveals interesting results]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47753</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The number of Muslim Arabs observing the Ramadan fast this year is down by 2% (98% in 2009). The survey also revealed that 87% prefer to celebrate Iftar with their families at home.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Majority of UAE businesses plan to recruit in the next quarter]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47735</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Overwhelming 67% of organisations in the MENA region likely to hire in a year&#039;s time, finds new research by Bayt.com and YouGov Siraj.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yahoo! Maktoob launches enriching content for Ramadan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47708</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Tailor made Ramadan-specific features and gadgets available.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More Middle East countries follow suit with Arabic domain names]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47580</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Jordan, Qatar, Syria and Tunisia have launched IDNs in the Arabic language.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi, Jordan kings back Lebanon&#039;s stability]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47528</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The two leaders stressed their backing for Lebanon&#039;s efforts to enhance its stability, security, unity and national accord.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Aviation announces about US$10 billion deals from Middle East at Farnborough ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47489</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Total deals worth over US$16 billion signed by GE Aviation from across the world; Deals with Emirates accounted for US$7.8 billion.   ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Royal Jordanian purchases GEnx engines for additional Boeing 787 aircraft]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47396</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The six newly purchased GEnx engines will be covered in the Royal Jordanian&#039;s 12-year OnPoint solution services agreement that was signed in 2007 and will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East bourses end week with mixed performances]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47376</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Gainers led by Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Egypt; Analysts expect regional markets to rebound next week in response to gains scored on US and European bourses. 
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<title><![CDATA[Royal Jordanian orders three Boeing 787 Dreamliners ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47286</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Direct purchases and leases combined, Royal Jordanian has committed to 11 787-8s. It placed its first orders for four 787s in 2007 and also has arranged to lease two airplanes ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sikorsky Aerospace Services in agreement with Royal Jordanian Air Force ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47280</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. At an estimated value of US$8 million, this one-year agreement will support the RJAF fleet of 13 S-70A BLACK HAWK helicopters.

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<title><![CDATA[Jordan Islamic Bank assigned &#039;BB/B&#039; ratings]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47278</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The long-term rating on JIB is one notch higher than its stand-alone credit profile because S&amp;P considers it to be a strategically important subsidiary of Bahrain-based Albaraka Banking Group.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan real estate market records first quarterly growth since start of downturn ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47268</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Improved financing turns fortunes around as prices increa between one and 3%, with rentals jumping up to 4%, reveals new Asteco report.

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<title><![CDATA[Jordan economy will expand 3.5% in 2010, says IMF]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47242</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. GDP seen higher in 2011 as the economy recovers from the impact of the global downturn.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[First Middle East consortium to build terrestrial terabit cable system to bridge East and West  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47205</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE.  Six of the region&#039;s leading operators to build cable system stretching from the UAE through Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria into Europe. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SAIC awarded two contracts valued more than US$10 million by Jordan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47197</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Company to support the Jordan Public Security Directorate with DNA consultancy and provide C4I support to the Jordan Armed Forces Joint Special Operations Command.

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<title><![CDATA[SITA to provide IT solutions to Amman&#039;s new Queen Alia International Airport terminal]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47106</link>
<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. SITA to provide its complete suite of airport IT solutions to the new US$750 million terminal at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman which will open in early 2012.]]></description>
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