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<title><![CDATA[Gold jumps to record-high on India&#039;s 200-tonne IMF purchase]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The price of gold rose sharply hitting a fresh record-high high of US$ 1,089 Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of India said it bought 200 tonnes of gold from the International Monetary Fund late last month.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World&#039;s top airports moving to paperless travel]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIOANL. Most of the world&#039;s leading airport operators (80%) intend to make passenger self-service the primary channel for check-in, according to a new global survey launched today.

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<title><![CDATA[SAP unveils vision for the clear enterprise to Middle East business leaders]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Organisations in the Middle East wanting to achieve short and long-term profitability must holistically manage economic, social and environmental opportunities - that was the message delivered today by Jos&Atilde;&copy; Duarte, president of SAP EMEA.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Major projects set to attract investors to Ras Al Khaimah]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The wealth of infrastructure projects which Ras Al-Khaimah needs to set in motion will provide great investment opportunities for the global business community, according to Sheikh Omar Bin Saqr Al Qasimi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sheikh Khalifa re-elected UAE president ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan was re-elected president of the United Arab Emirates for a second five-year term on Tuesday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CNN Abu Dhabi marks official opening with premiere of daily news show &#039;prism&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. CNN Abu Dhabi, the latest newsgathering expansion from the global news brand, opens its doors today, it was announced by Tony Maddox, MD and EVP CNN International.

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<title><![CDATA[Qtel wins Corporate Treasury Deal of the year in Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. One of the special features of the &#039;Deals of the Year&#039; awards is that they are chosen by treasurers and treasury practitioners to recognise the achievements of international companies. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sage Software inks strategic partners with Dubai-based ITE Distribution]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Under the terms of the contract, ITE will handle all distribution activities for both products - from launches, stocking of supplies, in-store merchandise, product display, to appointment and development of resellers. 

 
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<title><![CDATA[EMC  receives  &#039;Strong Positive&#039; rating in leading analyst Firms]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. EMC Corporation today announced that EMC received a &#039;Strong Positive&#039; rating in Gartner&#039;s report entitled &#039;MarketScope for storage services, North America, 2009.&#039;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sixth annual Gulf Insurance Forum to commence on Wednesday]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Organisers of the upcoming Sixth Annual Gulf Insurance Forum announced the expert speaker line-up for the prestigious event, which will be held tomorrow 4-5 November 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[du to launch Facebook Mobile Texts for users in UAE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. du has become the first UAE telecom provider to bring Facebook Mobile Texts to its users, giving them easy access to the wide range of unique communication options offered by Facebook.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait International Bank improves financial crime prevention with Complinet]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. The Complinet sanctions, enforcements and politically exposed persons data feed integrates and automatically downloads into the bank&#039;s AML system, inproving their ability to detect money laundering and fraud, and reduce risk.

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<title><![CDATA[GAC Jordan reports 55% increase in Aqaba Port RoRo volumes]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. GAC Jordan has issued an internal report revealing a 55% increase in RoRo cargo arriving in Aqaba during the first half of 2009 in comparison to last year. 

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<title><![CDATA[Ministry of Economy launches national campaign for intellectual property rights ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. This campaign comes within the framework of the ministry&#039;s efforts to consolidate the concept of intellectual property protection, raise public awareness of its importance and to emphasise the impact and its implications on the national economy. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Borse Dubai International Investor Conference launches in New York]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Borse Dubai International Investor Conference New York 2009 has opened, co-hosted by Dubai Financial Market and NASDAQ Dubai, in cooperation with Citigroup Global Markets and Goldman Sachs. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Noor Takaful launches region&#039;s first online Islamic insurance service]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The service provides a quick and complete insurance solution from beginning to end, from obtaining an online instant quote to purchasing online insurance and delivery of policy cover.

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<title><![CDATA[Site visits to Hydra Village shows off progress to investors]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Most of Hydra&#039;s investors took the opportunity to combine their visit to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a progress update and site visit to Hydra Village. 
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<title><![CDATA[Etisala launches broadband &#039;IBSAR&#039; software bundle]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. IBSAR solution, is a customised application for special needs customers that allows written text to be read out loud in English or Arabic, thereby, assisting the visually impaired.  



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<title><![CDATA[Formula 1 star Paul Belmondo new brand ambassador for SAINT HONORE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. SAINT HONORE announced the signing of former French Formula one star and actor Paul Belmondo as a brand ambassador to endorse its range of products creating an association with the world of racing.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai house price index climbs 7%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Colliers International today released its Dubai house price index for third quarter 2009, which indicates a 7% increase in the overall value of residential properties between July and September 2009. 
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi plans US$1 trillion investment on infrastructure projects]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Cited projects include roads, transport, buildinds, hotels, and a metro all part of Abu Dhabi&#039;s development plans to wean its economy off oil. 

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<title><![CDATA[SHUAA Capital welcomes Moody&#039;s two notch upgrade]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. SHUAA said it is very encouraged by the upgrade of Moody&#039;s Investor Services of its foreign currency and local currency issuer ratings by two notches from B1 to Ba2. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull International reports third quarter profit of US$19.35 million]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The company reported AED71 million (US$19.35 mllion) in net profits while revenues amounted to AED400 million (US$110 million) for the same period.  

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<title><![CDATA[Global investor review finds investors confident on market prospects]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The survey revealed that investors remain confident that global indices will continue to rise further despite the recent market rally.
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<title><![CDATA[Jordanian wins Forex Trading challenge]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Varengold Bank announced the winner of its 2nd FX Trading challenge, a Jordanian, who will receive US$250,000 in seed capital to trade and bank-based sales support in order to acquire additional capital for his managed accounts. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Knowledge Village to be strategic partner for sixth Middle East HR Summit]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The summit will offer insights and practical recommendations identifying key trends in Human Resources Management and Human Resources Development that will further help develop the regional talent pool.&#039;

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<title><![CDATA[Evian teams with designer Paul Smith for limited edition bottle]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The style of a design icon and the youthful spirit of Evian have merged this season to create a vivacious bottle for the 2010 limited edition.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai maps 2020 Olympic bid strategy]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;Nothing is impossible as long as we have the determination for change, not change of determination,&#039; Sheikh Mohammed told the Group members.

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<title><![CDATA[Gold jumps above US$1,060 as LBMA hears of paradigm shift]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. &#039;It is now investors who define the gold price,&#039; Aram Shismanian, WGC CEO told the LBMA conference in the UK. &#039;We firmly believe we&#039;re now entering a new era for gold...There has been a real paradigm shift in how people see gold.&#039;

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<title><![CDATA[Mashreqbank may take part in Dubai bond issue]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Mashreqbank said Dubai&#039;s planned US$10 billion debt issue is open to investors and that Mashreqbank may consider purchasing part of it. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gitex 2009 bucks global world trend to stage the year&#039;s most successful technology event]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The 29th edition of GITEX Technology Week has been hailed as one of the most successful information communications technology events of the year by industry leaders.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Mercantile Exchange hits new average daily volume record ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DME today announced that a record average daily volume of 2,624 contracts was achieved in its flagship DME Oman Crude Oil Futures contract  during the month of October 2009.

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<title><![CDATA[Egyptian Arab Land Bank installs latest technology at ATMs to protect customers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. The Egyptian Arab Land Bank has installed the latest high-tech security and control monitors from NCR Corporation to ensure enhanced security for its customers when withdrawing money.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Entrepreneur Business Village signs MoU with Canadian Business Council]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[&#039;UAE. The MoU aims to raise the spirit of initiative and creative thinking amongst entrepreneurs, companies and SME, and motivate them to contribute to their own and the overall economic growth.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East IPO market in decline, says Ernst &amp; Young]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The initial public offering market in the Middle East has declined according to the figures in the Ernst &amp; Young Middle East IPO Update for the third quarter of 2009. 

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<title><![CDATA[Royal Jordanian partners with Amadeus ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Royal Jordanian will adopt the full Amadeus Alt&Atilde;&copy;a Customer Management and ecommerce suite of solutions.  

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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain&#039;s Gulf Finance House rights issue receives US$300 million]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The popularity of the capital raising alongside the continuing success of the banks broader capital raising initiatives means GFH will have raised a total of US$450 million.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tekla&#039;s BIM Solution creates world&#039;s most inclined tower]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Tekla has announced that its Structures BIM software has been used to design Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company gravity-defying tower in the UAE capital. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai property prices rose 9%, says HCSI report    ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Agreed property prices in Dubai rose 9% since bottoming in April, with the pace of decline in rents slowing and the emirate&#039;s property sector showing signs of a pick up.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tag Heuer opens first boutique in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The opening of the new boutique, the third in the UAE marks the brands continued expansion plans in the region. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[National Bonds Corporation launches employee savings scheme]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. This innovative new service would enable employers to add value to their staff welfare by providing extra benefits which in turn will encourage loyalty to the organisation and increase employee retention.

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<title><![CDATA[Thomson Reuters expands Middle East headquarters]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Thomson Reuters today officially opened its expanded and refurbished Middle East and Africa headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates after a year of significant hiring to support its Middle East and African operations.

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<title><![CDATA[Shariah-compliant equities lag as investors dive back into financials]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Shariah-compliant stocks underperformed the broader market in the Gulf Cooperation Council, United States and Europe during the third quarter of 2009, according to the latest Shariah Scorecard published by Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Airshow flying display to feature UK&#039;s Royal Air Force Typhoon]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai Airshow promises a spectacular military aviation flying display, daily from 15-19 November, with the first-ever appearance at the show of the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

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<title><![CDATA[Air Charter International predicts increase in Asia Pacific aviation requirements]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. According to the Boeing&#039;s VP - Marketing, Randy Tinseth, &#039;Twenty years from now more than 40% of the world&#039;s airline traffic will begin, end or take place within the Asia Pacific region&#039;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Investor survey predicts Abu Dhabi to become MENA region&#039;s top real estate market]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=41643</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;The outlook for Abu Dhabi&#039;s property sector is very positive, as construction and real estate presently account for only 9% of local GDP. 

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<title><![CDATA[Staybridge Suites opens its doors to Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. InterContinental Hotels Group opened two new hotels in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi - a Crowne Plaza hotel and Staybridge Suites, its first extended stay property in the Gulf.

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<title><![CDATA[ICDL and ictQATAR solidify their partnership with a 3 years road map]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Partnership initially targets 33,400 specific grade-level public servants and educators to acquire ICDL certification by 2012.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[First Saudi International Boat Show exceeds all expectations]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The inaugural Saudi International Boat Show welcomed more than 37,000 visitors during the action-packed show, exceeding all expectations.
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<title><![CDATA[Audi launches extended warranty for Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Audi Middle East has announced the introduction of two extended warranty packages for the GCC and Levant under the name of Audi warranty plus. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Oil &amp; Gas leaders gather in Saudi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The 2nd Saudi Arabian Oil &amp; Gas Exhibition &amp; Conference  was officially inaugurated today by Zareb bin Sa&#039;eed Al Qahtani, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gargash enterprises introduces the new Mercedes S-Class 2010 Model ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai became part of an elite group of cities that was among the first to launch the remarkable new Mercedes -Benz S-Class at an exclusive and high profile event hosted by Gargash Enterprises.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad launches 48-hour deals for Bahrain travellers ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=41628</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Etihad Airways is offering bargain fares to destinations around the world, following the launch of an innovative sales promotion. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sebastian Vettel wins Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Vettel cruised to victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber after Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire early.
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai shares tumble 5.5%, leading Arab market drop ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai shares slumped the most since mid-August, leading a drop in the region, as Shuaa Capital reported a loss and Emaar Properties closed at its lowest in almost a month.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hamilton retires from Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on technical problems]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Pole sitter Lewis Hamilton had to pull out of Sunday&#039;s inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix owing to technical problems midway through the race while he was leading.

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<title><![CDATA[ACM Middle East announces capital hike to US$27.25 million]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. ACM Middle East and Asia CEO Saber Daboussi announced that shareholders of the Swiss-based leading online currency trading firm have endorsed an additional capital raise of US$27.25 million during their latest general assembly. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[50% of IBQ customers now bank online
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Half of all IBQ customers are now accessing the bank&#039;s services online, the Doha-headquartered bank announced today. 

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<title><![CDATA[MINI does the unthinkable by driving on water]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A MINI was spotted this weekend driving on Abu Dhabi&#039;s Corniche as fans and motor sport enthusiasts were gearing up for the first ever Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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<title><![CDATA[Motorola unveils new design for WiMAX base stations ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=41623</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Motorola&#039;s Middle East has unveiled a new design for WiMAX base stations to tackle the major expense associated with building and powering coverage.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East&#039;s premier sweets exhibition to provide opportunities]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sweets Middle East runs from 2 - 4 November 2009 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre alongside Sweet &amp; SnackTec Middle East. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Idemitsu Lube Middle East &amp; Africa inaugurates office in Dubai Airport Freezone]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Demand for lubricating oil in the Middle East region has sharply increased since 2002 and Idemitsu Lube Middle East &amp; Africa transaction doubled to 16 million litres during the seven years from 2002 to 2008.

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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat extends F1x3 promotion on popular demand]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Following the success of Etisalat&#039;s F1x3 promotion, on popular demand, Etisalat has extended the promotion by two weeks to provide the opportunity of live racing to more speed-enthusiasts across UAE. 

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<title><![CDATA[Mashreq expands Middle East operations to Kuwait]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Mashreq inaugurated its 94th Branch in the Middle East region with its first branch opening in Kuwait with a capital of KWD15 million

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<title><![CDATA[Lufthansa Group posts third quarter operating profit of US$332.6 million

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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The reasons for the decline in the result lay essentially in the weaker demand due to the state of the economy and the disproportionate decline of average yields in the passenger business segment. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Despite recession, world&#039;s leading innovators increased R&amp;D spending in 2008]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The world&#039;s 1,000 largest publicly traded corporate research and development spenders increased spending on R&amp;D in 2008, affirming the critical importance of innovation to their corporate strategies, according to Booz &amp; Company. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aramex introduces global distribution of Saudi Professional League merchandise ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Aramex today announced that it has become the sole global distributor of SPL 2009-2010 merchandise. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatari Diar eyes Yemen real estate project ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. A Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Co. unit plans to start work on a US$600 million real estate development project in Yemen.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung unveils Corby in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Samsung Electronics today announced the availability of Samsung Corby, a mobile phone designed to support the digitally connected lifestyles of today&#039;s young mobile users. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yemen plans to launch stock exchange with help from DFM]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai Financial Market  is assiting Yemen to establish its own financial market and related infrastructure.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Orianne Collins to launch new collections at Dubai International Jewellery Week]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Swiss designer Orianne Collins, ex-wife of singer Phil Collins, will present the OC TALES Collection in white diamonds comprising of earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets, especially for the occasion. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship sings MoU with Assintel]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. QRCE has signed a memorandum of understanding with Assintel - Italian Association of ICT companies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Demand for Arabic content on rise, to drive growth of Middle East broadcast industry]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Global broadcast sector pegged at US$326.2 billion is the focus of Middle East Television organised in association with twofour54.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[D-Link announces 3.5G mobile router]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. D-Link Middle East has introduced a new mobile router that can be quickly and easily installed almost anywhere, even in places where conventional network access is unavailable.

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<title><![CDATA[Michael Schumacher supports regional road safety drive]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Seven-time Formula One world drivers&#039; champion Michael Schumacher officially launches two Arabic language good practice road safety manuals on behalf of the Middle East and North Africa Road Safety Partnership.
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<title><![CDATA[du third quarter profit surges on new subscribers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Dubai telecom firm  more than doubled net profit in the third quarter, driven by a 51% rise in active mobile subscribers, it said on Sunday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Sea Food Expo 2009&#039; concludes on high note with record sales and visitors]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  &#039;Sea Food Expo 2009&#039; has concluded on a high note last 14 October 2009, achieving record sales and visitors, according to Orange Fairs &amp; Events, organiser of the event. 


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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Investment Properties to complete &#039;Single Business Tower&#039; ahead of time]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=4&amp;t=1&amp;id=41586</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DIP has announced that their latest commercial development, &#039;Single Business Tower&#039;, which is located off Sheikh Zayed road, is scheduled to be completed at the end of November 2009, four months ahead of the planned completion date of March 2010. 

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<title><![CDATA[&#039;The future looks bright for Air Cargo sector in the region,&#039; says Maximus ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Commenting on Maximus&#039;s achievements, Buhazza said: &#039;In just four years we have achieved so much, and despite the global downturn, the future looks bright.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Givori celebrates Barbie&#039;s 50th anniversary]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. To celebrate Barbie&#039;s 50th anniversary, Givori has teamed up with leading toy-creator Mattel to launch a limited edition phone commemorating the most successful doll of all time.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat launches pocket HSPA - Wi-Fi modem]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etisalat has unveiled the HSPA - Wi-Fi Modem, a trendsetting mobile broadband service which enables customers to simultaneously connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets by using one SIM Card. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ericsson wins managed services deal with du UAE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Ericsson and United Arab Emirates-based operator du, have signed a three-year managed services agreement which will enable du to continue develop operational efficiency of nationwide GSM/WCDMA network operations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Every asset has its time and place: Is now the time for gold?]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The price of gold ended lower on Friday, in a volatile session, as a stronger dollar and negative US economic reports reduced the metal&#039;s appeal. Prices fell 1.5% this week, rose 3.67% in the last 30 days, by 8.7% in the third quarter and 42% year-on-year.
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<title><![CDATA[Inevitable inflation will see gold&#039;s upside scenario at US$1,200, says Richard Gray]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. It&#039;s been a dollar vs. gold story ever since the economy ran into trouble last fall, according to Blackmont Metals and Mining Analyst Richard Gray, who sees inevitable inflation down the road. 

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<title><![CDATA[Beyonc&Atilde;&copy; opens Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race weekend with stunning performance ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The gates to the specially erected stunning concert arena within Ferrari World on Yas Island came alive on Thursday night. As the crowd poured in, the atmosphere in the arena was electric. 

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<title><![CDATA[Recession not over: Stimulus impulse will eventually lead to next Great Depression, says Peter Schiff]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Peter Schiff says not only there is no recovery but the fundamentals of the US economy have been worsening because of what the government has done to artificially stimulate it. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hamilton takes pole position for inaugural Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Lewis Hamilton claimed the 17th pole position of his career on Saturday when he topped the times in a floodlit qualifying session for Sunday&#039;s inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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<title><![CDATA[WPP&#039;s Martin Sorrell warns on outlook for advertising, supports &#039;LUV&#039; recovery]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Sir Martin said WPP will not &quot;declare victory&quot; over the advertising downturn until the figures show proper positive growth.

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<title><![CDATA[How politics, policies and geopolitics influence business risks]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The global economic environment of cheap money in the past two decades has been an aberration, which has led to today&#039;s &quot;massive capacity destruction&quot; of natural resources, says Pippa Malmgren.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East stocks fell this week on earnings, global woes ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Arab stock markets lost ground this week reflecting investors&#039; worries over third quarter earnings of listed firms and the fragile global recovery, financial analysts said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gold sets new monthly record ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The price of gold neared month-end above US$1,040 an once on Friday in London, approaching a new monthly high almost 5% above September&#039;s average.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jim Rogers, Marc Faber agree US dollar due for temporary rebound]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Investment gurus Jim Rogers and Marc Faber agree to various degrees on many issues but the one thing uniting them this week is the future direction of the US dollar. They see a correction looming in the US currency.

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<title><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton on top in Abu Dhabi ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in Friday&#039;s opening practice for this weekend&#039;s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Properties Chairman arrested on suspicion of embezzlement ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Hashim Al Dabal is accused of abusing his position and earning millions in illegal profit, the attorney general said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices surge above US$80 a barrel on US growth  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil prices surged back above US$80 a barrel in Asian trade Friday on news the US has emerged from a long and painful recession after posting its strongest growth in two years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE central bank sees economic growth in 2009, no alternative to US dollar  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The central bank chief said the UAE is not considering a return to Gulf monetary union and sees no alternative to the US dollar as the country&#039;s currency peg. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Raikkonen wants to go out on a high at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A proud Kimi Raikkonen has vowed to end his career with Ferrari by giving the team and his fans something to remember at this weekend&#039;s season finale in Abu Dhabi.

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<title><![CDATA[Investors cautious about taking risks, reveals Bloomberg Global Poll]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[The majority of investors polled also view the US as the weak link in the world economy, with its markets among the riskiest, and 37% say the dollar should not continue as the world&#039;s reserve currency in 10 years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Warren Buffett tops global investors poll ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Buffett is regarded as the best assessor of financial markets by a plurality of almost 25% of respondents to the quarterly Bloomberg poll of investors.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Financial Market successfully launches the new high-capacity trading platform]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DFM has announced that it has successfully launched the state of the art high-capacity trading system &#039;X-Stream&#039;, known to be one of the best trading systems in the world&#039;s financial markets. 
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