www.bi-me.com RSS feed for – News http://www.bi-me.com Middle Eastern Business News and Data en-us <![CDATA[Syrian army attacks Homs killing 260, say activists]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56495 <![CDATA[More UAE travellers move to digital contactless payments, reveals global industry study]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56496 <![CDATA[Saudi king, IMF chief discuss 'world economy']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56491 <![CDATA[New Omantel Mobile Marketing Services unveiled]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56494 <![CDATA[Gold down 0.7% on the week as physical buyers cash in ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56493 <![CDATA[NYSE Euronext, Deutsche Boerse terminate merger agreement]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56492 <![CDATA[Bernanke's comments 'lend support' to Gold, but precious metals dip following strong US jobs news]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56490 <![CDATA[UN atomic agency to hold further discussions with Iran over nuclear programme]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56485 <![CDATA[Emirates adds fifth US gateway with new service to Dallas/Fort Worth ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56489 <![CDATA[UAE, Qatar stop trade finance to Iran over sanctions]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56488 <![CDATA[Special Tribunal for Lebanon to try four men accused of Hariri killing in absentia]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56487 <![CDATA[Sustainable budget should be top US priority, says Bernanke]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56486 <![CDATA[Chinese & Indian Gold demand rising as zero rates 'distort' investment markets, 'may kill credit']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56484 <![CDATA['Gold is way too cheap,' says James Turk]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56483 <![CDATA[Commodities: Glencore and Xstrata in US$80 billion merger talks]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56482 <![CDATA[Zuckerberg's control over 57% of Facebook may deter potential investors ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56481 <![CDATA[India court orders licences cancelled in telecom scandal ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56480 <![CDATA[Parsons wins awards for commitment to sustainable US-UAE business relations]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56479 <![CDATA[Dubai Airshow dates announced]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56478 <![CDATA[General Motors appoints Carat as strategic global media partner]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56477 <![CDATA[Eurozone should exit mild recession by late 2012, says S&P report]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56476 <![CDATA[Dubai's Aramex reports 4% rise in fourth quarter profit to US$15.57 million ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56475 <![CDATA[Gold investors flock to Abu Dhabi, says ADS Securities]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56467 <![CDATA[Saudi Chartbook February 2012: Consumer spending remains strong ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56474 <![CDATA[Egypt soccer violence kills 74, fans turn on army]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56473 <![CDATA[Geopolitical Analysis: Germany's role in Europe and the European debt crisis]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56454 <![CDATA[Eurozone confidence returns but the imposition by unelected officials on Greece is a recipe for geopolitical disaster]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56472 <![CDATA[Consumers ready to write on mobile devices, finds survey]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56471 <![CDATA[The spirit of childhood is at risk, reveals global report]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56470 <![CDATA[Mashreq reports net profit of AED820 million for 2011]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56469 <![CDATA[Majid Al Futtaim prices US$400 million sukuk issue ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56468 <![CDATA[Global outlook for real estate remains unclear in 2012, says CBRE]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56466 <![CDATA[Lockheed Martin hosts industry collaboration forum in Saudi Arabia ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56465 <![CDATA[Rising health care costs could weigh on the G-20's sovereign credit worthiness, says S&P report]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56464 <![CDATA[Thomson Reuters and Crescent Wealth launch Islamic investment index for the Australian market]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56463 <![CDATA[Global pension fund assets hit record high in 2011 ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56462 <![CDATA[MENA region faces headwinds but should manage 3.5% growth as domestic demand returns]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56461 <![CDATA[Saudi investments expected to increase following new double tax treaties with Bangladesh and Singapore ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56460 <![CDATA[Lebanon 'B/B' ratings affirmed]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56459 <![CDATA[Saudi nominates candidate to top OPEC post]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56458 <![CDATA[Perspective: Saudi Aramco plans to expand refining capacity over next decade]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56457 <![CDATA[OPEC output reaches 3 year high, shows survey ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56456 <![CDATA[Publicis Groupe acquires Flip Media ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56455 <![CDATA[Emerging markets: Are the opportunities worth the challenge? ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56453 <![CDATA[Gold up 10% YTD - Speculators yet to join the party]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56452 <![CDATA[Abu Dhabi gears up for Change Management conference]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56444 <![CDATA[Oil market outlook 2012: WTI crude oil prices expected to stay in the range of US$95-US$100 ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56451 <![CDATA[2012 Financial Times annual ranking confirms Manchester Business School's doctoral programme as number one in the world]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56450 <![CDATA[This Valentine show your love with Amore & Baci ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56449 <![CDATA[Europe signs up to German-led fiscal pact]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56448 <![CDATA[Seminar calls for better work-life balance policies in the UAE]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56447 <![CDATA[Dow Jones Indexes named 'Best Islamic Index Provider in Malaysia']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56446 <![CDATA[57% believe a cyber arms race is currently taking place, reveals report]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56445 <![CDATA[Infrastructure development, youth engagement & entrepreneurship, and increased political will identified as key drivers for future African growth]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56435 <![CDATA[Deutsche Bank holds fourth annual Middle East Equity Conference ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56443 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia-based Al Sagr Cooperative Insurance assigned 'BBB' ratings]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56442 <![CDATA[Analysis: Saudi Arabia to open up stock market to international investors ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56441 <![CDATA[Middle East retailers record strongest growth as global sales rise 5%]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56440 <![CDATA[Candidate's 'professional success' most desirable by Middle East hiring managers]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56439 <![CDATA[GCC aluminium output to reach 10% of global production]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56438 <![CDATA[Dana Gas Sukuk yields near record on lack of payment strategy]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56437 <![CDATA[DP World sees Gross Profit 'in line with expectations' as volumes rise 10%]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56436 <![CDATA[Beijing shoppers 'snatching up gold', Germany 'failing to learn lessons of history' with Greek fiscal plan]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56434 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia says it can cover any oil shortages]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56433 <![CDATA[Sarkozy election hopes hit as 2012 growth forecast halved]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56432 <![CDATA[Royal Bank of Scotland boss turns down disputed bonus]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56431 <![CDATA[Blue Ocean Strategy executive workshops in Abu Dhabi and Doha]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56428 <![CDATA[Much more can be done to support SMEs, says a new report from Insight Discovery]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56429 <![CDATA[Drake & Scull inks MEP agreement for major government facility in Abu Dhabi ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56426 <![CDATA[Arabian Construction Co. to renovate Nile Ritz Carlton in Cairo]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56430 <![CDATA[Bahrain attracts over US$300 million of investments in 2011 ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56427 <![CDATA[QFC Regulatory Authority symposium to address financial risk in the GCC]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56425 <![CDATA[Symantec looks to best IT security practices in the Middle East]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56424 <![CDATA[Dubai Industrial City launches second phase of storage facilities ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56423 <![CDATA[Qtel Group undertakes strategy refresh]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56422 <![CDATA[EMC reports record fourth-quarter and full-year revenue and profit ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56421 <![CDATA[MENA will stand stronger by end 2012 following increased volatility]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56420 <![CDATA[Dubai World Central handles 90,000 tonnes of cargo in 2011]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56419 <![CDATA[Up to US$400 billion of money 'in play' for hedge funds in 2012]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56418 <![CDATA[PwC's Economic Crime Survey projects an increase in bribery and corruption in the Middle East]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56417 <![CDATA[Nearly 50% of all organizations view emerging markets like the Middle East as a top strategic business issue, reveals Deloitte global mobility survey]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56416 <![CDATA[Dana Gas reports fourth quarter profit jump]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56415 <![CDATA[George Soros is among 'angels' who want civilization to survive]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56414 <![CDATA[HC Securities advising on 'three big M&As in the region']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56409 <![CDATA[QInvest acquires stake in Qatar landscaping services companies ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56403 <![CDATA[Eurozone 'wreck' may force Greece out within a year, says Nouriel Roubini]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56413 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabian 2012 inflation to average 4.3%, says Al Rajhi Capital]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56412 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia's central bank, CMA to coordinate supervision]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56411 <![CDATA[Waist deep in the Big Muddy: Fed may lead planet into financial chaos as other nations follow farther into a swamp of liquidity]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56410 <![CDATA[Arab League suspends Syrian mission]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56408 <![CDATA[Davos global economic outlook: Restoring confidence crucial to rebuilding world recovery]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56407 <![CDATA[UAE project managers to learn "Why good isn't good enough"]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56406 <![CDATA[Educated, ambitious and essential: Women will drive the GCC's future]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56400 <![CDATA[Young BAE Systems engineer inspires Qatar's students]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56405 <![CDATA[National oil companies facing seismic shift in global risk landscape in 2012]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56404 <![CDATA[Private investment critical to achieve universal energy access, Ban Ki-moon tells Davos Forum]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56402 <![CDATA[Bayt.com to host successful Virtual Job Fair concept in the UAE]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56401 <![CDATA[Saudi women 'allowed' in football stadium ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56398 <![CDATA[Germany wants Greece to give up budget control]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56399 <![CDATA[Wood, Trees & Gold ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=4&t=1&id=56397