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<title><![CDATA[Toshiba Gulf hosts inaugural Channel event in Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Toshiba Gulf Computer Systems Division last week held its first Channel Event in Qatar as it celebrated its one year partnership with PC Dealnet Qatar. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fitch affirms Commercial Bank of Qatar at &#039;A&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=45001</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Fitch Ratings has affirmed the CBQ long-term IDR at &#039;A&#039;, short-term IDR at &#039;F1&#039;, individual rating at &#039;C&#039; and support rating at &#039;1&#039;. The Support Rating Floor is affirmed at &#039;A&#039;. Outlook is Stable.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel announces major initiative to improve indoor 3G signal strength]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qtel has confirmed that it is trialling innovative new technologies in Qatar that will greatly improve mobile signal strength in homes and small offices around the country.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Barwa Financial District sale to Qatar Petroleum negotiations still underway]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Barwa has confirmed that it is still involved in highly positive negotiations with Qatar Petroleum  over the planned sale of the Barwa Financial District to the world&#039;s largest liquefied natural gas producer. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel posts 2009 record profit of US$9.64 billion, declares cash dividend of 70% of share face value
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The company&#039;s strategy of diversification delivered a number of significant benefits, with the Qtel Group becoming the largest telecommunications provider in the Middle East North Africa region by number of operations in 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Super Globe to feature top team in world handball ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Super Globe in Qatar will see the participation of the top handball teams featuring the best players from around the world when the competition gets underway from 17-21 May.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar&#039;s tourism sector set to maintain 6% annual revenue growth rate in 2010

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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar&#039;s tourism will particularly continue sector to focus on inbound travel being generated by the rapidly expanding local meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions segment. 
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar eclipses UAE for biggest salaries in region]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Matching the regional average, just 5% of residents in the UAE are highly satisfied with their remuneration, according to recent research conducted by Bayt.com and YouGov Siraj. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qtel and Tata Communications collaborate on strategic Gulf cable project ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Major cable system will provide reliable high speed bandwidth to cities around the world and supports Qatar 2030 vision. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways doubles fleet to 80 aircraft]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The airline has inducted its 15th Boeing 777 into the fleet and maintains a delivery schedule of more than one new aircraft a month, retaining its status as one of the world&#039;s fastest growing airlines.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Financial Centre Authority stages major international insurance conference]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Qatar Financial Centre Authority is to host the fourth MultaQa Qatar conference on 6-8th March in Doha, Qatar. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Qtel Group to host debate on future investment and innovation in the telecom industry ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Qtel Group, will be a patron sponsor of the forthcoming TMT Finance and Investment Middle East 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mahindra Satyam reiterates its commitment to Qatar in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44818</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Mahindra Satyam with aims to emphasise among clients and partners its commitment to the regional market and ensure that its strategy for 2010 addresses their needs. 
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<title><![CDATA[Tripp Lite eyes 25% growth in Qatar by 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Leading manufacturer expands PS seminar series in the country to demonstrate productivity, stability and security benefits of its products.

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<title><![CDATA[House of Fraser to open stores in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. House of Fraser, the UK retailer, could soon open its first stores in the Middle East after signing a franchise agreement with Retail Arabia International.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ras Laffan 3 LNG Train 7 begins production]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The project is a joint venture of Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil Ras Laffan and represents another expansion of LNG production facilities operated by RasGas Company. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wella Trends Collection 2010&#039; unveiled the latest global hairstyle trends in UAE and Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44635</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. MADI International has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Procter &amp; Gamble to be the exclusive distributor in the UAE and Qatar of Wella Professionals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil announce start of operations of Al Khaleej Gas Project Phase 2]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Petroleum and Exxon Mobil Corporation has announced the Al Khaleej Gas-Phase 2 project, with 1,250 million cubic feet per day of sales gas capacity, initiated operations in December 2009. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DFSA strengthens ties with QFC Regulatory Authority ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The MoU was signed on behalf of the DFSA by Chief Executive, Paul Koster, and Phillip Thorpe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the QFC Regulatory Authority, during the 4th GCC Regulators&#039; Summit, held in Doha.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar diabetes survey findings are alarming ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. 52% of Qatar residents said they or anybody in their family, friends suffer from diabetes, reveals YougovSiraj survey.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Completion of first project makes &#039;Fibre-to-the-Home&#039; a reality in Qatar ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44551</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qtel today announced the successful completion of the first pilot project for FTTH Internet service in Qatar, which will deliver the fastest-ever broadband speeds to people across the country. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBQ achieves second highest earning growth rate amongst Qatari banks]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. IBQ net profits increased 12% to reach US$116 million as compared to US$82 million in 2008 due to a 15% rise in annual operating income.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Automobiles Company beats expectations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44514</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Automobiles Company announced the launch of its ultimate 2010 sales promotion offering the lowest set of prices Mitsubishi 2009 models have ever witnessed in Qatar.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar to grow 18.5% in 2010, says IMF]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Rapid expansion in LNG production and a pick up in manufacturing and construction are set to support strong performance this year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola to become Qatar 2022 bid ambassador ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44485</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. As a bid ambassador, Guardiola will be attending events to voice his support for Qatar&#039;s World Cup ambitions, as well as giving the leadership technical advice on staging the world&#039;s biggest tournament.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel announces new two-zone rate for all international calls]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. With the standardisation of international calling rates for Qtel&#039;s mobile calling plans - Hala and Shahry is now easier and more economical to call family, friends and colleagues overseas.
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<title><![CDATA[The Qtel Group announces collaboration with Microsoft ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Qtel Group today announced it is entering into an agreement with Microsoft Corp. to support a new Mobile e-Learning initiative across the Middle East region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing, Qatar First Investment Bank highlight aircraft investment opportunities]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar-based bankers and financiers heard today from Boeing and Qatar First Investment Bank that the health of the Middle East&#039;s air-travel industry compared to other global regions continues to drive good investment opportunities in aircraft financing.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar sparkles as the 7th Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition opens its doors ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The six-day international jewellery and watches exhibition showcases a wide range of luxurious and unique collections from the world&#039;s most famous names.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft and Qtel sign strategic alliance at Mobile World Congress]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Microsoft and Qatar announced today the signing of a broad strategic alliance to bring together integrated cloud-based services, software applications, mobile services and devices over Qtel&#039;s converged network.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel Group to develop mobile money services across its global footprint]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Qtel Group announced plans to make Mobile Money services available for customers across its international operations at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Middle East strengthens commitment to regional rally support]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Volkswagen Middle East and Saad Buzwair Automotive, have stepped up their commitment to the region&#039;s international rally aspirations by presenting six time FIA Middle East Champion and second place 2010 Dakar Rally driver.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MEF and The Qtel Group to establish mobile media innovation hub for the MENA region]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR.The Qtel Group aims to work closely with MEF in this joint project to build a sustainable ecosystem and accelerate growth of the mobile media industry in the Middle East &amp; North Africa region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hala BlackBerry now available for everyone in Qatar ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44321</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qtel today continued to extend the evolution of BlackBerry in Qatar with the launch of a Hala plan, enabling people to have prepaid Blackberry services for the first time.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Qtel Group and Huawei conclude a Framework Purchasing Agreement]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44280</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The FA has an initial term of one year and may be extended at Qtel International&#039;s option for up to two additional years.. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar set to boost foreign investment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44271</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. New laws to allow full foreign ownership in sectors such as consultancy services, information technology, entertainment and sport will relax restrictions that had limited non-Qatari ownership outside free zones to 49%]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mixed week for Middle East bourses on combination of global cues, oil and earnings]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44283</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Arab stock markets closed the week mixed driven by a global market slump, ambiguity over world recovery, falling oil prices, weighing on some positive local earning results.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Mobile achieves ground breaking results in Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44229</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Following third quarter results -market share expected to hit 20% with 200 million units shipped by end of 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jaidah Motors announces unbeatable Autofest offers  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Jaidah Motors announced the start of the Autofest promotion in Qatar from 10-18 February until at all Chevrolet showrooms across the nation.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Energy City Qatar signs agreement with Qtel ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44208</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Under the terms of the agreement, Energy City Qatar will offer some of the most advanced data communications services and solutions ever provided in the region in collaboration with Qtel. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Qtel Group and Nokia Siemens Networks sign framework agreement]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44173</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Framework agreement covers purchase of leading mobile network infrastructure and support services. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hanhart appoints Amiri Gems as distributor for Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44153</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The move is part of the company&#039;s Middle East thrust which included their recent opening of a Middle East headquarters in Dubai and the appointment of Atamian as distributor in Lebanon.

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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Airways appoints new Doha country manager]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44137</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Etihad Airways has appointed Ahmed Thani Salim Mousa Al Halyan as its country manager for Qata.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Doha Bank and UNESCO form environmental alliance]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44117</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Doha Bank has recently signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar&#039;s economy seen extending growth in 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar&#039;s economy will perform better this year than in 2009 and the Gulf country&#039;s financial position is good, the state&#039;s central bank chief said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East fund managers remain positive despite events in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. While the events in Dubai during November took many fund managers in the Middle East by surprise, most are still positive on the prospects for the region, says Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Fund Services. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatari Diar finalises negotiations on strategic partnership with Vinci]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44039</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. After a round of exclusive negotiations that began on 31 August 2009, Diar has agreed to the wholesale transfer of Cegelec in exchange for 31.5 million shares in Vinci. 

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<title><![CDATA[Doha Tribeca Film Festival congratulates Scandar Copti on Oscar nomination]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44031</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The film has drawn strong critical praise in recent months and the Oscar-nomination marks another remarkable achievement for this powerful story. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qtel Customer Charter offers warranty cards as Standard on Qtel Products ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44017</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The warranty cards ensure that all customers are eligible for support on defective products within the first year of purchase through a 12-month limited warranty period. 

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<title><![CDATA[GAC partners with AT&amp;T Williams F1 team]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=44022</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. GAC. has entered into a partnership agreement with the Formula One motor racing team, AT&amp;T Williams, to develop cost efficient logistics services.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel unveils pioneering &#039;Shahry Control&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43946</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qtel today launched its latest service, Shahry Control, which offers the strongest features of its pre- and post-paid mobile phone services. 
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar District Cooling Company opens second plant in Doha&#039;s West Bay ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43879</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The plant is the third operational plant in Qatar for Qatar Cool, having launched its first Plant in West Bay in 2006 and at The Pearl-Qatar earlier this year. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates tops service quality study, Etihad comes close second  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43918</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad have outperformed their rivals British Airways, Air France and Qatar Airways in a service quality benchmarking report.

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<title><![CDATA[2010 Doha Jewellery &amp; Watches Exhibition redefines glamour]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43911</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Tourism Authority held a press conference today to reveal a preview of the 7th annual Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Landmark agreement introduces Proton Cancer Therapy to the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43874</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Qatar National Cancer Society and SAH Global has announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to make the next generation of cancer treatment, Proton Therapy, available to cancer patients in Qatar. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Shipping, Navigation to proceed with merger]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43866</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Navigation Company and Qatar Shipping Company today announced that the Boards of Directors of the two companies have approved moving forward with a proposed merger of the two companies. 

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<title><![CDATA[Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s, Fitch reconfirm Qtel&#039;s investment grade ratings ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43820</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Telecom said S&amp;P has reassigned its &#039;A-&#039; long term and &#039;A-2&#039; short term corporate credit ratings, while Fitch Ratings has reassigned an issuer default rating of &#039;A+&#039;. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar to invest over US$21 billion in transport infrastructure]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43798</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. In order to meet international regulatory standards, Qatar has developed a multibillion-dollar programme to expand the country&#039;s transport infrastructure.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi and FUSO appoints new General Manager]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43778</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Mitsubishi and FUSO General Distributors for Qatar has announce the appointment of their new General Manager Yann Lassade. 
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<title><![CDATA[Shell&#039;s investment in Qatar gas project seen at US$21 billion ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43766</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Royal Dutch Shell&#039;s total investment in Qatar&#039;s gas-to-liquids (GTL) and liquefied natural gas projects (LNG) was at US$21 billion. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBQ extends merchant partner programme with new dining promotion on premium credit cards]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43747</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The discount promotion, titled &#039;Perfect Recipe,&#039; is available to all Platinum and Infinite credit cardholders of IBQ and is in effect from January 15 until 28 February 2010. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSyS to provide Qatar Airways with analytical tools ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43748</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Optimised Systems and Solutions is to assist Qatar Airways to further improve its fuel efficiency and establish effective emissions monitoring.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain tops Middle East economic freedom rankings, Qatar comes second]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43715</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Bahrain tops the rankings among Middle East countries in the 2010 Index of Economic Freedom published by the Washington-based Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Commercial Bank of Qatar announces its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43680</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Bank delivered resilient earnings with net profit at US$418.083 million and increased fourth quarter profits of 33% to US$51,117 million compared to the same period in 2008 despite the challenges faced from the global financial downturn. 

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<title><![CDATA[Al Yusr Islamic Banking Service strengthens offering with Ijara home finance]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43634</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The launch of Al Yusr Ijara home finance marks the fourth new product offering from the banking service within four months, following the recent successful launch of its Car Murabaha.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar may acquire Petrobras, Banco do Brasil stake]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43624</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Qatar is interested in buying minority stakes in Brazil&#039;s state-run oil giant Petrobras and Banco do Brasil, a Brazilian cabinet official said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel&#039;s opens first drive-through self service machine ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43616</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qtel&#039;s new drive-through Self Service Machine enables people to upgrade their phone services and manage their bills without ever leaving their cars. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar rental market seen &#039;flat&#039; but pick up expected ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43608</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar&#039;s residential rental market remained relatively flat over the last three months of 2009 but witnessed a marginal increase in interest from tenants assessing the market towards the end of the quarter, according to real estate services firm Asteco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Visitors from 22 countries make Qatar 2022 e-shop a rapid success ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43602</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The launch of the Qatar 2022 e-Shop on the Bid&#039;s website  has been a resounding success, with people from 22 countries visiting the shop within the last 10 days to buy Qatar 2022 merchandise. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel upgrades 3G network to support world class Internet speeds ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43539</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qtel today announced that it will complete the next phase of its mobile Broadband network upgrade in February, to provide the fastest high speed downlink packet access network for Qatar. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East and Africa spearheading global recovery in ICT with US$49.8 billion spending]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43521</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The UAE leads all the Middle Eastern and African countries with an IT spending of US$4.79 billion in 2010, an increase of 12.4% on last year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jaidah Technology showcases Tripp Lite uninterruptible power supply in Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43514</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Seminar highlights capacity of industry-leading equipment to boost productivity, stability and security within networks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar may launch Manchester United takeover bid, says report]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43502</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  Manchester United Football Club  could be taken over by Qatar for &Acirc;&pound;1.2 billion (US$1.95 billion), according to a report from the UK&#039;s Sunday Express.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Tourism Authority hosts UNWTO session on tourism marketing planning]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43465</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The objective of the workshop is to establish guidelines for preparing tourism marketing and development plans at the national and regional level.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Thousands view solar eclipse in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43450</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Thousands of people in Africa, Asia and the Middle East have viewed an eclipse as the moon crossed the sun&#039;s path blocking everything but a narrow, blazing rim of light.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar, Exxon petrochemical plant to cost US$6 billion]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43377</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Petroleum and Exxon Mobil&#039;s planned petrochemical complex will cost about US$6 billion, Qatar&#039;s oil minister said in a speech.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pan Arab Intellectual Property Rights Media Awards in Qatar to honour media&#039;s vital role in piracy prevention]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43363</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar was chosen as the venue due to its progressive IT development policies and it is included among the best IT-enabled countries in the Middle East in the World Bank&#039;s Knowledge Economy Index. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel unveils B560 3G Wireless Router ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43336</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Designed to fuel a sense of real excitement about the potential of Internet in Qatar, the Qtel B560 3G Wireless Router enables multiple users to access high-speed Internet in homes and small offices. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar economy grew 11% in 2009, says deputy PM]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43304</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar&#039;s economy grew 11% in 2009, mainly due its natural gas sector, Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah was quoted as saying.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Real Estate agrees to Barwa takeover terms]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43300</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. After the merger, Alaqaria will become a subsidiary of Barwa and the market capitalization of the combined firms will reach US$3.05 billion.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Exxon, Qatar in chemical plant agreement]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43237</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Exxon Mobil signed a deal with state-run Qatar Petroleum to develop a multi-billion dollar petrochemical complex to supply Asian markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[averda invests in New Wave cleaning services in Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43225</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Company officials have revealed that the acquisition is part of an expansion plan that targets the local demand for reliable waste management services, which the company expects to rise amidst projections of a 35.5% economic growth in 2010. 

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<title><![CDATA[Record number of international call minutes made with Qtel ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43248</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Incredible offers on overseas calls has helped push the number of international call minutes being made from Qatar to an all-time high, new figures released today reveal. 

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<title><![CDATA[Glaring inaccuracies in GCC population figures result in skewed development outlook of Gulf countries ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43163</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. New study urges government authorities to establish independent bodies to monitor and update population and other important statistical data.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel &amp; Tata Communications introduce advanced communication services in Qatar ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43152</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qtel and Tata Communications has jointly announced the launch of enterprise network services, enabling a range of dedicated Ethernet services to be offered to customers seeking connectivity in Qatar and globally.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar buys 5% stake in local banks]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43128</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar&#039;s sovereign wealth fund took a 5% stake in listed banks&#039; capital, the second stage of a previously announced move aimed at boosting confidence.

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<title><![CDATA[Parsons Middle East projects achieve significant safety milestones]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43106</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Staff from the Dubai Metro project recently celebrated working 1 million hours without having a recordable accident, the second such milestone since the project started in 2005.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Islamic Development Bank ratings affirmed due to strong capitalization]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43086</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Ratings Services said today that it affirmed its &#039;AAA&#039; long-term and &#039;A-1+&#039; short-term credit ratings on the Islamic Development Bank. The outlook is stable. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Oil &amp; Gas and Al Shaheen Energy Services sign strategic partnership agreements]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=43002</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Under the first agreement Al Shaheen Energy Services becomes a 50% strategic JV partner in GE Oil &amp; Gas&#039; PII Pipeline Solutions business with immediate effect. ]]></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[Gulf states to keep public spending high in 2010 supported by oil prices]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42933</link>
<description><![CDATA[GCC. Spending is seen staying particularly high in Saudi Arabia, the world&#039;s top oil exporter, which has embarked on a US$400 billion five-year spree, and in Qatar with a multi-billion dollar expansion of its natural gas facilities]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Civil building projects to spur demand for smart networking technologies in Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42911</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The completion of 186 civil building projects currently under construction in Qatar, which are collectively valued at US$48.2 billion, according to figures released by Proleads, will spur the demand for smart networking technologies, says NETGEAR.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar becomes major shareholder in VW, gets seat on Porsche&#039;s board]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42895</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Qatar has a 17% voting stake in German car maker Volkswagen  and would take a seat on Porsche&#039;s supervisory board, it said on Friday, underlining the more active role Gulf states are playing in the German auto industry. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 football World cup committee appoints bid ambassadors]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42886</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Qatar 2022 Bid Committee announced the appointment of an entire team of legendary Qatari footballers as its latest 2022 bid ambassadors. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar plans to acquire stake in local banks ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42848</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar will spend US$900 million on buying 5% of some of its local banks before the end of the year, the country&#039;s Finance Minister said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Health 2009 showcases up-to-date medical equipment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42793</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Health&#039;s exhibition has participants from more than thirty international and local companies showcasing the latest technologies in home and hospital healthcare.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar is fired up by Dawli rates ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42743</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Dawli MENA and Dawli ASIA cards currently enable people to call popular destinations for only QR 0.45 per minute - the best rate in Qatar for such a wide range of destinations. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Health 2009 inaugurated at Doha Exhibition Centre]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42731</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Health 2009, the premier international medical congress and exhibition in the Middle East, was formally inaugurated today at the Doha Exhibition Centre.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pimco buys Abu Dhabi, Qatar bonds]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42699</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Pimco added to its holdings of securities sold by governments and companies in the region as the Dubai debt crisis slashed prices of bonds sold by its state-controlled companies to record lows.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top US firms meet with Qatari infrastructure leaders ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=42663</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Hundreds of US companies were invited to network with a delegation of Qatari infrastructure leaders during a series of high-level consultations with their Qatari counterparts in Washington, DC. ]]></description>
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