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<title><![CDATA[Shoppers at Morocco Mall ride lift through conical acrylic aquarium ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=56378</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Aquadream, the 9.3 meter tall acrylic aquarium designed and built by International Concept Management, Inc. (ICM), is the centerpiece of the luxury giga-mall along Morocco&#039;s coast. ]]></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[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[Morocco ratings not affected by election result, says S&amp;P]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55579</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. &quot;Our focus is on whether the new government will support macroeconomic stability and fiscal consolidation by taking medium-term policy measures and pursuing structural reforms.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco Islamists win first parliamentary polls]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55504</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. The victory by the Justice and Development Party (PJD) comes just one month after Islamists won Tunisia&#039;s post-revolution election.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco is the quiet success story of the Arab Spring]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55459</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Under the new constitution, the King gives over responsibility as Head of State to a freely elected Prime Minister. The new constitution also strengthens rights of women and minorities and guarantees an independent judiciary.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World&#039;s first ibis budget opens in Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55413</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  After unveiling the global economy brand dynamization project in September, Accor opens its first ibis budget in Tangier.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Exports forges trade ties with Maroc Export to bolster exports between the UAE and Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55036</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Investment in Morocco offers huge opportunities to the UAE such as access to European markets, skilled low-cost labour force, and stable macro economy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Al Maabar launches new range of apartments in Bab Al Bahr at The Arts District in Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54823</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Major works on the project&#039;s Marina Front and River Front esplanade reached near completion stage.]]></description>
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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[Major markets in MENA face shortage of 3.5 million affordable housing units]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54486</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Latest Jones Lang LaSalle report confirms that whilst governments across the region are increasing their attention on the supply of new homes, demand is far out-stripping supply.]]></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>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54181</link>
<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[Morocco&#039;s &#039;BBB-&#039; foreign-currency rating affirmed by S&amp;P]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=53555</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The ratings agency also affirmed the foreign- and local-currency short-term ratings at &#039;A-3&#039; and &#039;A-2&#039;, respectively. The outlook is stable. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Moroccans approve draft constitution ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=53349</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. The government said the proposal, which was supported in a nationwide referendum, would bring long-awaited democratic changes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IT spend in Africa to reach US$25 billion in 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=53192</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Avnet Technology Solutions expands its reach and product offerings in the African continent.

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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[Egypt&#039;s second grassroots resurgence]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52712</link>
<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. The Egyptian people must still overturn an overbearing force that has marginalized them for generations: top-down government control of budgets and local development.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yahoo! Maktoob extends presence to Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52603</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new operations in Casablanca are set to service the advertising industry in the North Africa region and provide on-ground support to clients as they increasingly turn to online advertising.    

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<title><![CDATA[GCC welcomes bids by Jordan, Morocco to join Gulf bloc]]></title>'
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<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[World Bank President supports further Moroccan reforms and civic participation]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52498</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Robert B. Zoellick said that Morocco&#039;s economic reforms and decade of good economic growth could be expanded.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco&#039;s Vision Forward]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52483</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. In a rapidly transforming North Africa and Middle East whose people are demanding broad-based socio-economic development and major political reform, Morocco is attempting to meet these critical needs by engaging people in their own development. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Corruption risks in Egypt, Middle East increased in run-up to revolutions]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52458</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  Egypt&#039;s performance on key anti-corruption and transparency measures fell consistently through 2010, finds study.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global hotel transaction volumes to increase 30%-40% in 2011, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=52415</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Worldwide transaction levels to reach US$28-US$30 billion in 2011; Early positive signs emerging in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. 

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East stocks tumble, credit risk advances on Libya crackdown]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51203</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Middle East shares dropped, sending Qatar&#039;s index down the most since May, on concern worsening violence in Libya and regional instability may derail economic growth.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf shares slump on concern regional turmoil may be widening; Libyan protesters&#039; death toll mounts]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51155</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Libyan security forces launched overnight attacks on anti-government protesters, increasing the death toll over five days of unrest to more than 170.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad appoints new Morocco Country Manager]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=51103</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etihad has appointed Moulay Hicham El Kadiri Boutchich as the airline&#039;s new Country Manager for Morocco. 

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi minister says King in &#039;excellent health&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50935</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Saudi embassy in Morocco, where King Abdullah arrived on January 22 after surgery in the United States, strongly denied rumours that the monarch had died.

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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Merchant Bank set to drive investment in Moroccan aquaculture industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50687</link>
<description><![CDATA[GMB is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Fisheries and with the National Halieutic Research Institute (INRH) in Morocco]]></description>
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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[FTSE and Casablanca Stock Exchange launch new index solutions for the Moroccan market ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=50190</link>
<description><![CDATA[These new real-time indices will enhance the visibility of Morocco across the international investment community, at a time when investors are increasingly seeking investment opportunities in emerging markets.]]></description>
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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[Middle East online banking users among favorite targets for fraud, says Kaspersky Lab]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49853</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Egypt &amp; Saudi Arabia register 13,000 victims in a single recent ZeuS Trojan attack. 

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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat showcases its fiber optic experience, value added services at &#039;Convergence to Casablanca 2010&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49306</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE.  Etisalat showcased a number of new convergence and connectivity solutions at SAMENA Telecommunications Council&#039;s event.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dana Gas CEO stresses the importance of cooperation between resources holders and oil companies]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49278</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Ahmed Al Arbeed delivered the opening note of the energy session at the recent World Economic Forum on Middle East and North Africa. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco suspends Al-Jazeera TV]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49249</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Morocco has suspended the operations of the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television news channel in Rabat and withdrawn the accreditations of its staff.]]></description>
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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[World Economic Forum report highlights key risks and opportunities for MENA countries ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49175</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Together, the risks to water, energy and infrastructure have the potential to impede economic progress as well as heighten the danger of critical failures in essential services. 

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<title><![CDATA[Desertec: Electricity from the desert unites Europe with the Arab World ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49174</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Participants from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt attend the first annual conference of the industry initiative Dii; Power from the desert will flow to Europe in the next ten years. 

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<title><![CDATA[SAP MENA executive Visits World Economic Forum in Morocco ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49171</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. SAP to discuss theme of &#039;Unlocking Sustainable Growth&#039;.

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<title><![CDATA[Intel to reinforce importance of entrepreneurship and education at World Economic Forum in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=49067</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Arvind Sodhani, Executive Vice-President, Intel Corporation and President, Intel Capital to announce latest Middle East Intel Capital investments at the WEF in Morocco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[French oil boss stresses strikes cause for concern]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48934</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO.  The chairman of the French oil company Total suggested Friday the group had at least a week&#039;s worth of stocks in hand.

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<title><![CDATA[Tasweek favours Morocco, Lebanon &amp; Egypt as prime real estate markets]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48845</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Tasweek provided valuable insights on the status of the MENA region&#039;s property market in a panel speech delivered at the recent Cityscape Global. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Airways expands codeshare deal with Royal Air Maroc]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48614</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new deal will allow Etihad passengers to travel from Casablanca to the Moroccan destinations of Agadir, Laayoune, Fez and Marrakech. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[France Telecom buys Meditel stake for US$840 million]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48549</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. France Telecom signed a deal to buy 40% of Morocco&#039;s Meditel for 640 million euros, advancing its plan to tap into growth from emerging markets.

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<title><![CDATA[Invest AD, SBI Holdings to set up US$100 million Africa fund]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48361</link>
<description><![CDATA[The new fund, seeded equally by Invest AD and SBI, will focus on Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco raises 2010 growth forecast to 4.1%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=48222</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Weathering impact of  global slowdown better than envisaged. Forecast raised on strength of mining, manufacturing, construction and higher state spending. ]]></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[Maroc Soir Group leading the way in mobile publishing in North Africa]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47788</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. KnowledgeView will provide MSG with Web-mobile, iPad and iPhone native applications that will add value to  users&#039; experience with rich-media representation of news.
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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[Orascom Telecom Algeria&#039;s CEO to participate in North Africa Com Congress ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47629</link>
<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Mr. El Mahdi&#039;s presentation will take place in the special Algeria Focus Session, aimed at encouraging debate and innovation around issues affecting this complex market]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CEO challenges in North Africa telecoms ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47513</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. These markets have been growing at a CAGR of 20% during 2007-2009 and are expected to continue growing at a CAGR of around 7% over the next five years. 
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<title><![CDATA[Earth Day Network contributes US$25,000 to High Atlas Foundation&#039;s One Million Tree Campaign]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47190</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Foundation&#039;s campaign is reaching out to communities in Morocco that will truly benefit from these trees for food, income, and environmental needs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s Masdar hosts renewable energy conference in Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=47041</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. As part of the Assilah festival, Masdar continues to contribute to the global debate for viable energy solutions.

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<title><![CDATA[Maroc Telecom launches Mobi Cash]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45842</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Maroc Telecom has announced the launch of Mobi Cash powered by Comviva, the global leader in providing mobile solutions beyond VAS.

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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Morocco in finishing stages of innovative &#039;Street of Dreams&#039; in Tinja ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45803</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. The Street of Dreams, currently in the finishing stages, encompasses different models of villas and townhomes with the customer journey starting from the Sales Centre. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[RSS Water Solutions launched and opened office in Cyprus]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45594</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Cyprus, Rental Solutions &amp; Services has recently launched its latest product offering, temporary desalination or mobile water. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Zain announces sale of African operations to Bharti Airtel]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45570</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Zain announced the signing of definitive agreements for the sale of 100% of Zain Africa BV to Bharti Airtel Limited for an Enterprise Value of US$10.7 billion. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ The Prem Rawat Foundation&#039;s grant provides clean water in Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45450</link>
<description><![CDATA[MORROCO. A grant of US$27,000 from TPRF will provide pipes and the distribution sub-structure needed to bring clean water directly into the homes of the villagers of Douar Hadad. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco long-term foreign currency rating raised to &#039;BBB-&#039; on improving economic flexibility]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45366</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Ratings Services said today that it has raised its long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating on the Kingdom of Morocco to &#039;BBB-&#039; from &#039;BB+&#039;, and its long-term local currency sovereign credit rating to &#039;BBB+&#039; from &#039;BBB&#039;. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco praised by US as role model and leader on the environment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45354</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. US EPA, and non-profit Earth Day Network, joined a senior Moroccan delegation to announce that Rabat, will be one of several international cities and the first in its region to hold a major global Earth Day observance.  
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<title><![CDATA[Jacobs and OCP announce joint venture agreement]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45167</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. New Moroccan-American joint venture to boost OCP&#039;s Development and Jacobs&#039; presence in the Moroccan region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International NGO collaborates with Lebanese Groups to advance women&#039;s rights]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44422</link>
<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. The second phase of an innovative project to propel the efforts of local nonprofits working to improve the standing of women in the Middle East and North Africa region will be launched in Beirut, Lebanon today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Al Maabar works to protect unique historical heritage of Bab Al Bahr site in Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44306</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Al Maabar has employed a team of specialist archaeologists to advise them throughout the Bab Al Bahr Development Project.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Over half of UAE employers plan to recruit in next quarter]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44290</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. More than half of the region&#039;s employers, 56%, plan to recruit over the next few months, according to the new Jobs Index study conducted by Bayt.com and YouGov Siraj. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New technology represents a key driver for  evolution of the microfinance sector]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43619</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Moreover, in Morocco the microfinance market already appears promising for providers of technology solutions attracted to the sector.]]></description>
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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[11th Middle East &amp; North Africa PET conference meets in Casablanca]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43253</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. CEH Marketing Research stated that worldwide PET capacity is forecasted to grow 4.3% from 2009 -2013, and the Middle East has the largest regional growth forecast at (9.3%). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[R&amp;M continues growth in key markets despite global economic downturn]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43047</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Middle East Africa region as a whole is considered a key market for the company, with sales growth in 2008 an impressive 63.4%. ]]></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[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[Germany to help develop Moroccan renewable energy projects ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41797</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Germany plans to help Morocco develop a water-desalination plant and electricity generators using solar power as part of a larger program to expand the use of renewable energy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hillary Clinton reaffirms US policy on Western Sahara ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41702</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Secretary of State Clinton reaffirmed the current US policy on resolving the Western Sahara conflict in support of Moroccan autonomy solution.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Six Senses Spa to open at The Baglioni Marrakech, Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=41698</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Morocco&#039;s first Six Senses Spa is set to create a new benchmark of luxury and wellness in the region by combining contemporary Moroccan architecture and cutting-edge spa design with unique and enriching wellness experiences designed to balance the senses. 

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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[Palladium showcases best in Arab music ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40803</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Host of top stars from Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon thrill music fans during series of concerts held to celebrate &#039;Eid in Dubai&#039;. 

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<title><![CDATA[Oversupply to drive Dubai property prices lower]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40576</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cairo and Casablanca are best positioned to attract long-term investment into their real estate markets over the next two to three years, Jones Lang LaSalle said in a report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition stings Morocco&#039;s Telecom incumbent, finds Pyramid Research]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40416</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Morocco&#039;s telecommunications market will be marked by an increase in competition in both fixed and mobile segments during the next five years, leaving incumbent Maroc Telecom to deal with the mounting pressure.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jumeirah Group in management agreement with Morocco&#039;s SGTM Immobilier]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=40323</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Jumeirah Group,has recently signed an agreement to manage the Jumeirah Marrakech Golf &amp; Polo Resort.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel says interested in Morocco&#039;s Meditel stake sale  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39897</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Telecommunications (Qtel) said on Sunday it was interested in Portugal Telecom&#039;s plans to sell its stake in Morocco&#039;s second-largest telecoms company Meditel.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Christie&#039;s to sell Yves Saint Laurent&#039;s Villa Mabrouka in Tangier ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39709</link>
<description><![CDATA[Morocco. Yves Saint Laurent&#039;s Villa Mabrouka, or the House of Luck, overlooking the coast of Andalusia and the Strait of Gibraltar, is being offered for sale with international marketing services provided by Christie&#039;s Great Estates.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Huawei awarded sole supplier of Morocco&#039;s WANA]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=39523</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Huawei said it has been appointed as the sole supplier of Morocco WANA&#039;s GSM/UMTS network. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Orascom Development announces the inauguration of phase one of its newest town in Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38754</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Orascom Development holding officially inaugurated the marina town of Chbika in Morocco in a well attended event. 

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<title><![CDATA[WTO urges further trade reforms for Morocco to sustain economic growth]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38369</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. With economic growth of 4.5% on average during the period 2002-2007, and 5.8% in 2008, nonetheless, the economy is beginning to feel the negative impact of the current economic crisis, according to a WTO report on the trade policies and practices of Morocco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco reports three new swine flu cases]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38108</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. The number of swine flu cases in Morocco is up to five, but health officials say screening measures at airports are working to halt the virus.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Renault announces new Morocco auto plant]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=38109</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. New plant will eventually manufacture 400,000 vehicles, including Renault&#039;s low-cost Logan car.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Al-Futtaim to develop major Festival City project in Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=37853</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Development over 7 million square metres will be will be Al-Futtaim&#039;s third large scale mixed use project in the region following the success of Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wana of Morocco and ZTE complete industry&#039;s first EV-DO Rev B trial on a commercial network]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=37535</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. EV-DO Rev B capitalises on the 3G CDMA evolutionary roadmap to provide faster data rates, increased capacity and support for next-generation rich content services that will enhance the mobile Internet experience.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco&#039;s economy slowing as bank holds rate steady]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=37178</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Morocco&#039;s central bank is inclined to keep interest rates unchanged based on the current economic indicators, the bank&#039;s Governor Abdellatif Jouahri said. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deadly stampede at Rabat festival]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=36828</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. At least 11 people are reported to have died in the Moroccan capital Rabat, after being crushed in a stampede at the Mawazine world music festival.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat to bid for stake in Morocco&#039;s Meditel]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=36346</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Etisalat said it would bid for a stake in Morocco&#039;s Meditel as it seeks acquisitions in the Middle East and Africa, adding that asset prices were likely to fall further.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco allocates US$15 million to restore historic kasbahs, ksours]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=36275</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Minister of Housing, Toufiq Hejira, announces major restoration works.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco and UAE sign agreement to build two power plants]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=36273</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Jorf Lasfar Energy Co, a unit of Abu Dhabi-based TAQA, is to build the units in the Jorf Lasfar station.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Air Arabia Maroc to introduce services to London]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=35834</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Four flights per week to begin on 6 May 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Air Arabia Maroc officially launches]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=35564</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Morocco&#039;s new low-cost carrier held an official ceremony today at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca to mark the carrier&#039;s launch.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Royal Air Maroc halts Senegal flights amid dispute over planned share sale ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=35348</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Senegal took the Casablanca-based airline to court in a bid to stop it from selling its shares in Air Senegal, the company said in an e-mailed statement.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco forecast 10.2 million-ton harvest after rain]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=35171</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Morocco predicted a 10.2 million metric-ton harvest this year after sufficient rainfall, Agence France-Presse reported.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morocco awards French firms US$2.4 billion train deal]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=34795</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Morocco&#039;s state-owned railway company ONCF has signed a deal for building and operating a high-speed train line linking Tangier to Casablanca.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Maghreb countries turn to sea transport to boost trade]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=34246</link>
<description><![CDATA[TUNISIA. Professionals and specialists in multi-modal sea transport and sea highway projects from the EU and Maghreb countries attended the international forum &#039;Sea Transport, A Bridge For The Mediterranean&#039;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dana Petroleum in gas find offshore Morocco]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=34089</link>
<description><![CDATA[MOROCCO. Several prospects in the Tanger-Larache licence have significantly improved, says the UAE company.]]></description>
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