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<title><![CDATA[Oil market outlook 2012: WTI crude oil prices expected to stay in the range of US$95-US$100 ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Oil prices expected to be volatile as European debt crisis remains unresolved; China to remain the main oil demand growth driver in 2012.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East retailers record strongest growth as global sales rise 5%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Retail sales rebound globally but outlook is uncertain as global economy slows down; Middle East and African retailers generating the highest compound annual growth rate of all regions over the 2005-2010 period, according to Deloitte report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[QFC Regulatory Authority symposium to address financial risk in the GCC]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. In responding to the lessons of the global financial crisis, financial regulators have placed an increased emphasis on identifying, assessing and managing financial risk.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qtel Group undertakes strategy refresh]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. &quot;Our new vision and Group strategy builds on our previous strategy and refines it by increasing our focus on differentiated customer experience, on transforming the way we manage our operations and embracing emerging and parallel business opportunities.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HC Securities advising on &#039;three big M&amp;As in the region&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Transactions will exceed US$300 million each. &quot;We are very bullish on Qatar and Saudi Arabia, helped by higher oil prices,&quot; Chairman Hussein Choucri said.
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<title><![CDATA[QInvest acquires stake in Qatar landscaping services companies ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. &quot;The availability of increasingly sophisticated and environmentally friendly landscaping and maintenance solutions will be appreciated by customers as they drive the exciting transformation of Qatar over the next few years.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Young BAE Systems engineer inspires Qatar&#039;s students]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Rachael Hoyle has concluded her week-long visit which centred on encouraging Qatar&#039;s students to explore careers in what is perceived to be a male dominated industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways could delay A380 delivery for cracks]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. &quot;I&#039;m sure that it (the cracks) is something that has emerged and that Airbus is capable of putting it right soon,&quot; Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatargas, Nordstream, Gasunie and Gate Terminal big winners at European Gas Conference Awards]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Qatargas&#039; Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani wins coveted Executive of the Year award in Vienna.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways to open new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Airline&#039;s first dedicated airport lounge outside Doha hub for First And Business Class passengers; Carrier set to increase frequency on busy Doha - London Heathrow route to five flights daily from March 25.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More European construction firms head to Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Projects 2012 conference to attract major European companies looking to take advantage of US$106 billion worth of projects to be awarded.

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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Big Data is Changing Business&#039; and &#039;Cyber-Law must be Proactive&#039; say EMC delegates at Qatar&#039;s Gulf CIO Summit ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. This exclusive summit is designed by GITEX tech pathfinder to gather ICT executives from leading companies in the region to interact in a focused environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama&#039;s State of the Union address indicates US focus on domestic, not foreign affairs]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Political communication expert, Betty Winfield, made the remarks at a discussion with journalism and communication students at Northwestern University in Qatar.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[QFC Regulatory Authority issues &#039;Guide to Corporate Governance&#039;  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Guide sets out principles of sound corporate leadership and management, and brings together the key elements relating to corporate governance that are provided for in the QFC Companies Regulations and Regulatory Authority&#039;s rules. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&#039;s foreign shares listing rules may boost Gulf markets]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The Arab world&#039;s biggest bourse decision may help the region&#039;s equity markets lure investors and boost trading volumes. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jaidah Group&#039;s new venture Cummins Qatar open for business]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. As demand increased for Cummins&#039; products, the two companies decided that full partnership in the guise of a new company was the way forward. 
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways has identified European takeover target, says CEO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Airline also interested in investing in India, though overseas carriers currently face hurdles that make such a move impractical, Akbar Al Baker said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[China&#039;s Wen defends oil trade with Iran]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Premier Wen Jiabao has defended China&#039;s vast oil trade with Iran as legitimate while stressing the Beijing government&#039;s opposition to Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons.

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East Investor Relations Society launches Qatar chapter]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Founding Members commit to promoting best IR Practices in Qatar; Qtel&#039;s Adel Al Mutawa accepts position of Inaugural Role as Qatar Chairman.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bloomberg to host global asset management conference in Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Investors from across the US, Europe, and Asia, to headline the conference, including Sam Zell, Equity Group Investments Chairman; Keynote Speaker, HE Yousef Hussain Kamal, Qatar&#039;s Minister of Economy &amp; Finance. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar property market broadly stable with rising demand]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The number of transactions and enquiries is expected to continue rising in 2012 with the supply/demand gap narrowing, says Asteco Qatar Q4 2011 report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[QFC Regulatory Authority announces GCC Risk Management Symposium]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Symposium will bring together senior risk professionals, regional central bankers, regulators and subject experts from across the banking, insurance and asset management sectors both from the GCC and international jurisdictions. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Road, rail and bridge projects planned in the GCC worth US$142 billion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Railway projects, including rail, metro, tram, and stations are valued at US$79 billion, this includes the US$30 billion GCC rail network.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC Investment Strategy-2012: Uncertainty likely to overshadow fundamentals]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT.  KSA looks good at current levels; Qatar on dips; Banking offers numerous opportunities; Play the dividend game.
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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait stocks slump to new seven-and-half-year-low ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Kuwait&#039;s market slumped on Thursday on political uncertainty in the Gulf state, while regional bourses ended mixed. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Taliban plan to open office in Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Taliban announced they had come to an &quot;initial agreement&quot; to open their first political overseas office, in the first public gesture towards peace talks with the US.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East stocks plunge in 2011 on Arab Spring, eurozone woes]]></title>'
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<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[European banks seek to sell Gulf loan books to raise cash ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. European banks, led by those from France and Belgium, are seeking to sell Gulf loan books to Arab banks to help raise cash as the sovereign debt crisis drags on.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PlanetSolar sails into the Middle East ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The biggest solar ship ever built just dropped anchor in Doha where it will stay until mid-January before leaving for Abu-Dhabi as guest of honour to the World Future Energy Summit.

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<title><![CDATA[Boucheron opens flagship boutique in Doha]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The 153-year old French jeweler has now opened a 120 square meter boutique in the Lagoona Mall, situated in the heart of Doha&#039;s West Bay community. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar, Abu Dhabi appeal grows for syndicated lending]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Banks are looking for opportunities to fund government projects, as they are not considered a risk, so such projects shouldn&#039;t have problems getting funding.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Private sector salary increases in 2011 highest in Saudi Arabia, followed by Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Salaries increased by an average of 5.5% across all industries in the UAE during 2011 compared to 4.4% the previous year , according to Towers Watson research.

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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Arabs back unity after hinting at Iran threat]]></title>'
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<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[Global natural gas consumption regains momentum]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Middle East, which is home to some of the richest natural gas resources in the world but lacks the proper infrastructure to facilitate much domestic consumption, saw a 6.2% rise in natural gas demand.
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<title><![CDATA[Natural gas will play key role in lower carbon energy future, says Shell]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Key industry players to meet at European Gas Conference in Vienna.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar projects worth US$106 billion still to be awarded ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Projects 2012 conference programme to focus on major opportunities as Doha prepares to award the first of US$106 billion worth of projects. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Significant changes in international financial reporting standards to impact the Middle East, says Deloitte]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Deloitte hosts seminar on latest changes to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Doha.
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<title><![CDATA[UAE, Qatar fail to secure upgrade to emerging-market status by MSCI]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The United Arab Emirates and Qatar failed for a second time this year to secure an upgrade to emerging-market status at MSCI, as the  Gulf countries struggle to revive equity trading.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Growth in steel, metal and building material trade showcases GCC&#039;s robust momentum in infrastructure investment]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Frost &amp; Sullivan&#039;s perspective on the growth in steel, metals and building manufacturing companies in Jebel Ali Freezone.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East remains the easiest region to pay taxes]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. UAE ranked 6th out of 183 economies globally; Qatar remains the 2nd easiest country to pay tax globally, for the third year running, according to PwC report. 

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<title><![CDATA[Cautious outlook across Gulf businesses despite healthy 2012 salary forecast, finds Mercer study ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Survey results shows nearly every company surveyed in three key markets - Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar - plan to give pay rises and hire more people during the coming year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[QFC Regulatory Authority signs Co-operation Agreement with UK&#039;s Financial Services Authority ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Co-operation Agreement establishes a foundation for the sharing of information, resources and technical knowledge.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Multinational MBA employers pay US$65,300 a year in the UAE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. An international report of MBA salaries revealed that the highest-earning MBAs in the Middle East were from the UAE, followed by Qatar and Saudi Arabia. 

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<title><![CDATA[Oil and gas professionals back unconventional gas]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Delegates at the 20th World Petroleum Congress believe that unconventional gas is a long-term solution, despite concerns.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The World Energy Council scenarios envision a radically different transport sector by 2050 ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Report, presented at World Petroleum Congress in Doha, highlights role of Governments in providing a sustainable future for the global transport sector.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Duty Free latest US$1 million bumper raffle winner named]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. New York-based John Gellert becomes latest millionaire in highly popular draw at Doha International Airport  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East carriers&#039; forecasted 2012 profit seen dropping by over 50% on eurozone crisis]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. IATA revises industry outlook; Long-haul market conditions deteriorating, in particular those linked to Europe.
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<title><![CDATA[Power generation challenges in the GCC: Immediate capacity increases and expanding sustainable power sources to meet soaring needs]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A.T. Kearney analysis says improved interconnections, unbundling and faster migration to renewable sources will fill gaps in power generation.

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<title><![CDATA[World Petroleum Congress poll reveals concern over efforts to attract the next generation]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Delegates believe the oil and gas industry is not doing enough to encourage future generations to join the sector.
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<title><![CDATA[An increase of output by non-OPEC nations will make up for rising demand in 2012, says Deloitte report]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Oil &amp; Gas reality check report, released at the World Petroleum Congress, sees Iraq and Libya playing a major role in the global oil industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shale gas in Europe - revolution or evolution? ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Ernst &amp; Young report indicates that while shale gas has had a transformative impact on the US energy market, the impact on Europe may be more evolutionary in nature. 
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<title><![CDATA[S&amp;P Indices and Arab Federation of Exchanges create S&amp;P AFE 40 Index ]]></title>'
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<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[Middle Eastern listed companies slowly improving transparency online, reveals webranking survey ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Al Khalij Commercial Bank from Qatar emerged as overall winner in the Middle East, followed by Aamal Company, also from Qatar, in second place. UAE real estate group Emaar maintained its position as third best corporate website.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Opportunities abound for oil &amp; gas support services in Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Safety and sustainability in focus as mega-projects enter maintenance phase, says Links Group, according to Links Group.    ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Petroleum, Shell sign US$6.4 billion petrochemicals deal]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The project includes a steam cracker and a mono-ethylene glycol plant with a capacity of 1.5 million metric tons a year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar shares climb most in three weeks as central banks act, oil advances]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. &quot;An improving backdrop to global markets is providing a tailwind to our markets...Recent headlines within MENA have been improving.&quot; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar bond issues assigned &#039;AA&#039; rating by S&amp;P]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[The ratings  reflect the government&#039;s strong reported fiscal and external balance sheets and the strong growth prospects spurred by newly completed large LNG projects. 

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<title><![CDATA[GCC aluminum industry on brink of becoming a leading global contributor, says Deloitte]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GCC to become a primary aluminum production powerhouse with 13% of the world&#039;s aluminum production by 2013.

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<title><![CDATA[EADS partners with Stars of Science, a pan-Arab reality television programme ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Initiated by The Qatar Foundation, the programme is dedicated to innovation with the aim of finding the next generation of young Arab innovators; EADS offers internships at research laboratories.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar raises US$5 billion from dollar bonds in first global sale in two years]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar, the world&#039;s fastest growing economy and biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas, sold US$5 billion of dollar-denominated bonds maturing in five, 10 and 30 years. 

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<title><![CDATA[GL Noble Denton to hold industry opinion poll at World Petroleum Congress 2011]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Global technical advisor to poll the opinion of hundreds of industry professionals on essential issues affecting the sector at the World Petroleum Congress in Doha 4-8 December 2011.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Doha Debates votes for Assad to go]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR The motion: &quot;This House believes that President Assad must resign,&quot; passed by 91% to 9%. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways honours Journalist of the Year 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55507</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Carrier sponsors Foreign Press Association awards in London; The Guardian&#039;s phone hacking investigation wins top prize.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Death rates drop on Qatar roads as a result of speed cameras according to WCMC-Q study]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55503</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The findings of the Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar study have been recently published in the peer reviewed British medical journal, Injury Prevention.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Doha Debates asks whether President Assad should remain in power ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55484</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Young Arabs are to give their verdict on Syria&#039;s president Bashar Al Assad in a public debate  and vote on whether he should stay in office or resign.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Political obstacles the reason for continued recession in developed countries, says Doha Bank Group CEO]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55482</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The fundamental problem is that the US and Europe have failed to develop vision, strategy or practice that can drive economic growth.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[First gas-to-liquid product shipment reaches Houston]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55444</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Shell Lubricants to use high-quality base oil derived from natural gas for premium and next-generation lubricants 

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<title><![CDATA[Kofi Annan speaks at Global Commission on Elections, Democracy and Security meeting in Doha ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55436</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Global Commission is working to convince stakeholders why elections with integrity matter not just for democracy, but also for security, human rights, and development.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East&#039;s largest luxury multi-brand store, Fifty One East Lagoona, opens in Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55423</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Fifty One East at Lagoona,  Qatar&#039;s newest lifestyle and retail destination is home to some of the world&#039;s finest brands.



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<title><![CDATA[QFC Authority wins &#039;Best Financial Centre Award&#039; in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55421</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Global Investor magazine announces best financial institutions for 2011.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatargas delivers first Q-Max LNG cargo to China]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55358</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The deliveries to PetroChina, under this agreement, will total 3 million tonnes per annum and are expected to continue for up to 25 years.

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing Electronic Flight Folder to be launched by Qatar Airways]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55349</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Airways 777 fleet first to transmit day-of-flight information directly to Electronic Flight Bag.
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<title><![CDATA[Rising debt maturities in the Gulf pose refinancing risks, says S&amp;P]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55329</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Industry experts estimate bonds and sukuk of about US$25 billion will mature in 2012, rising to about US$35 billion in 2014. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways announces seven new routes for 2012 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55305</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Airline to expand in Australia with launch Of flights to Perth; European growth drive continues to Helsinki and Zagreb; African network strengthened with services to Zanzibar, Kigali and Mombasa.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways orders two Boeing 777-200 freighters at Dubai Air Show]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55302</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Doha-based darrier signs agreement to purchase additional 777-200 cargo aircraft in continued drive to grow its dedicated cargo business.

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<title><![CDATA[Gas exporters seek &#039;high&#039; prices as they cooperate on supply]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55300</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The world&#039;s largest natural-gas exporters aim to cooperate in developing projects for production and sale of the fuel to raise prices and boost supply. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways chief spurns Airbus]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55287</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker dismissed Airbus as &quot;still learning to make airplanes&quot; and announced his carrier was cancelling an expected large order with the European manufacturer.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways announces 3-day worldwide sale]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55282</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Carrier offers discounted fares to over 100 global destinations; Up to 25% off Economy Class and up to 20% Savings on Business Class.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar to lead the diversification drive in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55175</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Frost &amp; Sullivan will be hosting an executive web briefing on 9 November 2011 focused on the Middle East region.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways eyes underserved Africa for expansion]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55139</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Airline spells out commitment to region after Entebbe and Benghazi launches.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways announces new route to Isfahan as part of massive expansion drive across Iran]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55084</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Daily flights to central Iranian city Of Isfahan begin in January 2012; 31 extra flights each week across four cities represent 150% capacity hike.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar&#039;s RasGas in LNG supply agreement with EDF]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55073</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. RasGas will deliver up to 3.4 million tons of LNG a year to Belgium&#039;s Zeebrugge terminal.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fewer restrictions and low protectionism supports innovation in financial services, says Doha Bank CEO]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55063</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. &quot;Improved technologies have allowed &#039;financial engineers&#039; to amass data, assess risks, and thereby design new products and services that can better meet the financial demands of individuals and enterprises.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East to need solar industry professionals]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55043</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Solar expert predicts solar in the Middle East to skyrocket over the next decade. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Strong investment demand to QInvest Sharia&#039;a compliant &#039;Equity Protected Note&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=55011</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Note, which has been met with great enthusiasm by investors, offers exposure to a basket of the most liquid and investable Sharia&#039;a-compliant securities listed on the QE]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways to launch flights to Benghazi ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54980</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Operating four-times-a-week non-stop from Doha, the newest route will take the number of destination launches by the airline to 15 during 2011.
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways&#039; onboard Duty Free named Inflight Retailer of the Year 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54939</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Doha-Based carrier scoops accolade at prestigious Frontier Awards in Cannes.



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<title><![CDATA[Msheireb Enrichment Centre hosts seminar on &#039;Effectiveness of Risk Management in the Evolving Market&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54891</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Annual event highlights importance of timely management in mitigating enterprise risks.
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar&#039;s Commercialbank reports 14% increase in net profit ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54876</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Bank delivered net profit of QAR1.51 billion compared with QAR1.33 billion for the same period in 2010. The net profit for the third quarter was QAR552 million 8% higher than the second quarter of 2011.
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<title><![CDATA[Msheireb Downtown Doha takes global stage at EXPO REAL exhibition]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54857</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. World&#039;s first sustainable downtown regeneration project is the highlight of Europe&#039;s biggest property event. 
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<title><![CDATA[Nassim Taleb to speak at Qatar Global Investment Forum 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54796</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The event is focused on investment opportunities and risks in Qatar, the GCC and the major growth economies surrounding the region including Turkey, India, etc. 
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways launches scheduled flights to Norway]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54749</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Carrier flies to Norway&#039;s capital Oslo non-stop from Doha; Only Gulf airline now flying to three Scandinavian countries.
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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[Msheireb Properties to underscore Qatar&#039;s leadership in sustainable development]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54715</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. World&#039;s first sustainable downtown regeneration project to be showcased at Europe&#039;s biggest Real Estate exhibition. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Holdings to invest US$1 billion in European Goldfields]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54687</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar&#039;s sovereign wealth fund will invest US$1 billion in European Goldfields including US$600 million to finance operations in Greece, where the London-based firm has a permit to mine gold.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin delivers four C-130J Super Hercules airlifters to Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54661</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The aircraft will be used for humanitarian relief and military missions for the defense of the State of Qatar. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[KBR announces executive appointment of Simon Andrews ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54642</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Appointment for the the position of Vice President Middle East for the Infrastructure &amp; Minerals business unit. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar ratings affirmed at &#039;AA/A-1+&#039; on strong balance sheets, outlook stable]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54627</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The ratings affirmation also stem from strong growth prospects spurred by newly-completed large liquefied natural gas projects.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drake and Scull Construction launches civil and building activities in Qatar ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54622</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The Company discusses client procurement methods, ways to secure people, material and funding at the Qatar Construction Summit. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[QInvest granted license to operate in Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=3&amp;t=1&amp;id=54621</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Important milestone in lender&#039;s mission to develop QInvest as a leading global Islamic Investment Bank. 

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