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<title><![CDATA[Fontera Brands Middle East appoints  Marketing Director
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Fonterra Brands Middle East has announced the appointment of Ahmad Yahya as Marketing Director for Middle East, Africa and CIS.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE has the highest average online shopping spend, says MasterCard]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE had an online shopping spend of US$1,048, compared with a slightly higher figure of US$ 1,193 a year ago. 
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<title><![CDATA[Initial indicators show that UAE continues to be the top tea re-exporter in the world ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[The indicators affirm that the UAE continues to play a key role in the international tea trade due to its unique geographic location and provision of competitive logistic and storage services.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DOMOTEX Middle East foresees shift in market trend]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Government measures such as Abu Dhabi&#039;s Estidama, Dubai&#039;s green building regulations set new benchmarks in interior flooring market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Green crops could revolutionise Middle East agriculture]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Rising energy prices, global warming add new dimension, say organisers of agribusiness event.

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<title><![CDATA[averda announces entry into Saudi market]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. averda showcasing its comprehensive range of services at stand H02. averda&#039;s latest expansion initiative will cover the Eastern, Western and Central regions of Saudi Arabia.
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<title><![CDATA[World&#039;s consumers expect economy to return to pre-crisis levels within three years]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Consumers of major Middle Eastern and Western states expect the global economy to revert to pre-crisis levels within the next three years and generally believe that conditions are not as bad as reported by media, Real Opinions, Orient Planet study reveals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cadbury expands on success of Cadbury luxury selection praline tower pack]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Cadbury Luxury Selection Praline Tower Pack has continued to grow in popularity and now ranks sixth in sales for Cadbury ITR.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Intercoil sets new world record in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Intercoil International has set a new Guinness Book of World Records. Staging the longest outdoor human mattress dominoes in the world, the company has added its third world record accolade.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Aquarium leak shuts down parts of Dubai Mall]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Maintenance crews scrambled to contain a leak in the Dubai Acquarium which holds 10 million litres of water and more than 33,000 underwater creatures, including sharks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nike launches Mercurial  Vapor Superfly II]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II features a reengineered upper for enhanced fit and ball control for fast feet.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mumbai&#039;s Copper Chimney restaurant opens in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Serving cuisines of the North West Frontier Province and Northern India.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Burger King opens call center in UAE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Burger King today announced the opening of the BK Call Center, a centralised service point that allows customers in the UAE to dial one dedicated number.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[House of Fraser to open stores in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. House of Fraser, the UK retailer, could soon open its first stores in the Middle East after signing a franchise agreement with Retail Arabia International.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Du announces full year 2009 results]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company today announced full year results to 31 December 2009, recording another successful year of growth with net profit before royalty at record highs reaching AED528 million (US$143.8 million). 
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<title><![CDATA[Wella Trends Collection 2010&#039; unveiled the latest global hairstyle trends in UAE and Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. MADI International has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Procter &amp; Gamble to be the exclusive distributor in the UAE and Qatar of Wella Professionals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DuPont invests US$700 million annually in R&amp;D to increase global food production]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DuPont is also developing unique food industry solutions to address hygiene and food safety issues in the burgeoning Middle East food services industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi food &amp; beverage sector&#039;s market leadership highlighted at Gulfood 2010 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44577</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia is reaffirming its leading status within the Gulf&#039;s food and beverage industry at Gulfood 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nestl&Atilde;&copy; Middle East to address regional regulatory authorities and food industry representatives]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Quality control measures and regulatory issues will be under the spotlight as government and industry representatives from around the region gather in Dubai today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Medical Convention addresses novel rheumatoid arthritis treatment]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. International and regional medical experts meeting in Dubai this week addressed the importance of early detection and adequate treatment for patients afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Municipality lauds Mars GCC&#039; participation at the 5th DIFSC]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Mars GCC commitment to Dubai International Food Safety will also be reinforced through Mars GCC active participation in the various sessions of the conference.   ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Export Development Corporation bolsters UAE food exports ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. EDC aims to strengthen UAE food exports during the sidelines of the inaugural Gulfood Conference at the 15th edition of the Gulfood Exhibition.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Salient regional market contributes 25% of Kraft Foods global revenues of US$50 billion ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The move reflects the region&#039;s importance as a salient world market for high quality, imported packaged foods, and Kraft Foods commitment to the region. 

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<title><![CDATA[Global Brands Group signs FIFA official store agreement in the Middle East ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The FIFA Official Flagship Store experience promises fans an innovative and entertaining in-store football experience. 

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<title><![CDATA[In light of the constant growth of the beverages and foodstuff market in the region]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The validity period of Beverages and Foodstuff is adversely proportional to the speed of deterioration in their quality due to being affected by the different conditions and factors caused by the transportation and storage processes. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SEGA Republic at The Dubai Mall sets new benchmark in indoor entertainment ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. SEGA Republic is a spectacular value-addition to The Dubai Mall and has attracted several thousand visitors over the past five months.
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<title><![CDATA[DuPont food safety, ingredients and packaging solutions address Middle East food needs]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44529</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DuPont will provide comprehensive solutions to the food industry by addressing the food safety, health and wellness challenge. 
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<title><![CDATA[Gulfood 2010 sees largest Singapore contingent as F&amp;B exports to GCC region ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Singapore Pavilion makes a triumphant return to Gulfood set to showcase the country&#039;s latest flavours, trends and food innovations in Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, from 21 - 24 February 2010.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Tea Trading Centre registers 7.5 million kilos of tea trade in 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai remains the second largest export destination for both Indian and Sri Lankan tea, playing a pivotal role in the supply chain for the industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Coffee Planet launches fastest espresso system at Gulfood 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Coffee Planet has announced the launch of the Concordia &#039;Integrated Beverage System 6+&#039; (IBS6+) - the fastest commercial espresso system available on the market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD offers sky-high experience during Dubai Shopping Festival]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates NBD has announced that it will be hosting a unique four-day event, offering its customers the opportunity to enjoy free hot-air balloon rides, taking in panoramic views over Dubai. 
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<title><![CDATA[SMART to showcase new products at the Gulf Education Supply Show
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.UAE. SMART Technologies announces that it will showcase new education products at the Gulf Education Supplies Show 2010, which will be held at the Airport Expo in Dubai from 23-25 February.

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<title><![CDATA[Halal Food market in Middle East set to reach US$45 billion ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44467</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Demand is strong and growing, as is evident at this year&#039;s Gulfood exhibition, the Middle East&#039;s largest trade-only event for the food, beverage and hospitality industry, which opens on Sunday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tabasco selects NTDE as exclusive distributor in UAE and Oman]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The NTDE new distribution rights are covering the entire market of UAE &amp; Oman to gear up Tabasco distribution &amp; coverage. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Plug-Ins records increased footfalls during Dubai Shopping Festival]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Plug-Ins today announced a 32% increase in visitor footfalls during the first three weeks of the Dubai Shopping Festival.
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<title><![CDATA[Firmenich to set up its first development facility in the Middle East ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44396</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Swiss company will utilise its new facilities at the state-of-the-art four-storey Nucleotide Laboratory Complex at DuBiotech to create new fragrances and flavors that cater to clients in the region.
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<title><![CDATA[UAE food spend rising to US$7 billion in 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Middle East and neighbouring regions earmarked as key growth markets by the global food and beverage industry, attendance and exposure at Gulfood is considered critical by industry players looking to conduct some of their most significant business this year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Properties Group attracts families at &#039;The Walk&#039;  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai Properties Group is delivering a wide range of family-focused entertainment and activities at The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, as part of the 15th Dubai Shopping Festival.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East proves hungry for food franchises]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  The recession may be biting but businesses in the Middle East continue to show a healthy appetite for food franchising, according to International Expo Consults]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gourmet Gulf to have 100 international franchise outlets by 2014]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Gourmet Gulf Company has unveiled ambitious expansion plans for the Middle East and India, with its franchise-driven strategy targeting 100 units by 2014. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Gulf unveils new range of Cyber-shot cameras in Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44316</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Sony Gulf has  unveiled a new range of Cyber-shot cameras - T-series, W-series and S-series - the latest innovations in the company&#039;s highly acclaimed brand.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Italy-UAE trade in excess of US$8.17 billion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Italy is ranked number two among European countries in terms of trade volume with the UAE, according to Fra UAE&#039;s Italian Trade Commissioner.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World Food Programme to host global aviation safety conference]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Leading international aviation players set to attend the Line Operation Safety Audit and Threat Error Management Conference in Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade participates in World Trade Organisation in Geneva]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The meeting discussed the results of a special study on trade in non-agricultural goods with the aim of determining the appropriate coefficient to reduce bound tariffs.
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung home packages give shoppers chance to experience life in the future during DSF
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Samsung Electronics has been giving shoppers the chance to win the ultimate Samsung Home package during this year&#039;s Dubai Shopping Festival]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Enhance UAE unveils new corporate identity ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. WJ Towell Group  unveils brand restructuring to strengthen regional identity,  explore new opportunities and deliver improved performance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD sponsors Savex 2010 ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The event, which takes place from February 11-14 at the Airport Expo Centre in Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East seeks home-grown agriculture boost]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Middle East is investing heavily in innovative farming methods in a bid to reduce growing dependence on the rest of the world for up to 90% of food needs, says organisers of the agri-business trade event.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[adidas originals launches its blue label collection ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The label is set to become an integral part of the overall adidas Originals line, offering men and women complete outfits inspired by the internal code for the Originals blue colour, named &#039;A.039&#039;. 

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<title><![CDATA[Al Rabie outlines 2010 strategy for sales growth and market expansion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Al Rabie Saudi Foods has announced the implementation of a strategic marketing and budget plan that will bolster the company&#039;s sales and further expand its presence in the local, regional and international markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE bolsters Islamic financial products to Australia]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44167</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Islamic Financial Services Trade Mission, which was first introduced  in June 2009, is supported by the Australian government.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Equestrian industry set to boom as UAE consolidates its position as a global equine leader]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The game of Polo is gaining ground in the GCC alongside the growth of the UAE Equestrian industry, with the horse racing industry trebling in size over the past five years, according to La Martina.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE Pavilions draw huge response at Cairo International Book Fair]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. The UAE&#039;s pavilions at the Cairo International Book Fair have been proving extremely popular with unexpectedly large crowds thronging the stalls to gain access to the best of UAE&#039;s literary creativity on display. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ENOC offers Dubai Shopping Festival shoppers the chance for a new lifestyle ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44115</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates National Oil Company key sponsor of  DSF for the 15th consecutive year is offering its customers the easiest and the most exciting way to a new lifestyle during DSF 2010. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Visa announces sponsorship of DSF 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44049</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Visa debit and credit cardholders will automatically be entered into a prize draw every time they make a transaction using their Visa card during the shopping festival.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Al-Futtaim and Aldar break ground at Yas Island ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44023</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. IKEA UAE announced it expects to serve nearly 1.3 million visitors in the first year of operations when the world&#039;s best known furniture and furnishing company opens for business on Yas Island.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulfood 2010 &#039;rises&#039; to the occasion with first Middle East baking demonstrations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43966</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Baking &amp; Pastry Guild join forces with Middle East&#039;s largest and most influential trade exhibition to showcase skills of baking professionals from around the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rivoli Group announces Dubai Shopping Festival Promotion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Rivoli Group have announced a vast array of attractive offers as support sponsor of DSF, the month-long retail extravaganza starting 28 January 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE entrepreneurs are critical to economic recovery ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43890</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Entrepreneurs in the UAE should be adaptable in the face of changing business conditions. 

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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Malls Group combines luxury travel and leisure]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43876</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emaar Malls Group is blending luxury travel and leisure to offer an unparalleled array of exciting events and promotions to the 15th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia hosts a scientific forum  to identify the nature of food that has medical claims ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43844</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. During the meeting, the participants assured the importance of identifying scientific recommendations for foods that have medical claims.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fonterra entrusts OMD with its future growth in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43821</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The announcement comes off the back of a competitive tender process across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, which started in fourth quarter 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulfood identifies game-changers for 2010 and beyond]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43765</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Middle East&#039;s largest food, drink, foodservice and hospitality exhibition has identified several trends that will change the regional processing and packaging industry in 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Al Islami Foods voted super brand for the year 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43709</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Al Islami was one of 50 brands selected by Superbrands Council to join its elite category. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sanyo to highlight latest line of CO2 incubators and preservation expertise ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43691</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sanyo Electric to showcase advantages of its cutting edge biomedical solutions to region&#039;s medical and healthcare industry which is expected to be worth US$60 billion by 2025.  

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<title><![CDATA[Weak consumer demand a concern ahead of Dubai Shopping Festival]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43702</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Revamped sales and marketing strategies needed ahead of upcoming Dubai Shopping Festival as soft retail demand and prudential consumer shopping patterns raise retailer qualms, according to Datamonitor.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nike outlines global strategy for creating more sustainable business]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43696</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. NIKE released its fiscal 2007 to 2009 Corporate Responsibility report today, which outlines the next evolution of its CR strategy from a risk management.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global food trends to be addressed at inaugural Gulfood Conference]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43689</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. In an industry as fast-paced and competitive as the food and beverage industry, knowledge exchange and keeping abreast of market trends is critical.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The world&#039;s youngest &#039;nation&#039; is called KidZania Dubai]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43651</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. KidZania is an award-winning edutainment concept, first launched in Mexico in 1999, to provide the ultimate in role-playing experiences for children. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Coca-Cola Company partners with TechnoServe and the Gates Foundation]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43626</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Coca-Cola Company, nonprofit TechnoServe, and the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation has launched a partnership to enable over 50,000 small fruit farmers in Uganda and Kenya to increase their productivity and double their incomes by 2014. 

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<title><![CDATA[Visitors from 22 countries make Qatar 2022 e-shop a rapid success ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43602</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The launch of the Qatar 2022 e-Shop on the Bid&#039;s website  has been a resounding success, with people from 22 countries visiting the shop within the last 10 days to buy Qatar 2022 merchandise. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Zealand brings new thinking to growing GCC health sector]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43588</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. New Zealand&#039;s innovative health solutions are set to support the GCC health sector as it grows a predicted 25% in the next two years.
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<title><![CDATA[Cadbury agrees new increased takeover bid from Kraft ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43550</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Cadbury is to be taken over by the US food company Kraft after its board approved a new increased bid, Brithish media reported.

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<title><![CDATA[Meat and Livestock Australia supports Gulfood 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43526</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Australian meat &amp; livestock industry will be actively involved in the Gulfood 2010 edition to be held during 21-24 February in a step that reflects its commitment to the highly-important Middle East markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Autumn Trade Fair opens]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43507</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Export of goods and services expanded 7.6%, says Ministry of Economy report.
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<title><![CDATA[Kraft set to sweeten hostile Cadbury bid]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43496</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. US food giant Kraft is set to sweeten its hostile bid for Cadbury as it looks to melt the resolve of the Dairy Milk maker&#039;s shareholders, it has been reported.

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<title><![CDATA[I still can&#039;t see bubbles in gold and commodities, says Jim Rogers]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43451</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Jim Rogers said commodities is still the place to be, adding that the financial crisis is likely to lead to food shortages in a few years because the agricultural sector is in dire need of funds.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Panasonic introduces new VIERA LCD exclusively for the Middle East market]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43359</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The VIERA image viewer allows easy playback of still images, VIERA link adds operating ease, and a host of networking functions expand the possibilities of the versatile displays.

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<title><![CDATA[Jewellery industry to &#039;Emerge and Refresh&#039; at JA New York Winter 2010 Show ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43358</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Winter Show theme, &#039;Emerge and Refresh&#039; urges both exhibitors and retailers to take advantage of the fresh start and hopeful outlook the New Year brings.  

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<title><![CDATA[Hikma announces partnership with BioCryst]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43346</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Hikma Pharmaceuticals announces that it has signed an exclusive agreement to represent BioCryst in respect of its anti-viral product peramivir for pandemic flu treatment stockpiling opportunities with governments in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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<title><![CDATA[Nuqul Group&#039;s FINE firms up efforts to strengthen UAE operations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43343</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Senior officials from Saudi Arabia branch join Dubai team as FINE aims to consolidate regional market leadership.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Three-in-one exhibition reinforces Dubai&#039;s position as top international consumer trade hub]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43333</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Consumer goods trade in the Gulf continues to show signs of growth, reflecting Dubai&#039;s intrinsic economic strengths and dynamism, according to Al Fajer Information and Services.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE consumer confidence drops in latest survey ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43318</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Consumer confidence in the UAE has suffered a marked decrease, the first drop since March 2009, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Index by Bayt.com in conjunction with research specialists YouGov Siraj.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leo Sterling expects first half of 2010 to be tough on industry players]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43314</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Leo Sterling has revealed that it has shored up its offerings in the ready property segment as it expects demand to gradually pick up within the next six months, driven in part by proactive government intervention.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SANYO to consolidate leadership in Middle East surveillance camera segment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43312</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The move complements a recent IMS report forecasting the Middle East surveillance market&#039;s strong growth through 2010. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi retailer Alhokair plans expansion into Kazakhstan ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43302</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair &amp; Co., the Saudi clothing retailer, plans to expand its business in Kazakhstan and will study new investments in Egypt, Jordan and the UAE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global retailers make Festival Centre their first stop in Mideast expansion]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43221</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Festival Centre has announced the opening of an unprecedented 20 new outlets in the last quarter of 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE consumer confidence drops in fourth quarter]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43288</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE&#039;s Consumer Confidence index has shown a significant decline of 10 points bringing the index from 102 points in the third quarter to 92 in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Nielsen quarterly Global Consumer Confidence Survey Index.
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<title><![CDATA[UAE and Saudi consumers shopping for value, but reluctant to compromise on quality]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43283</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. UAE and KSA shoppers are not abandoning consumerist lifestyles and retail sales in both countries remain relatively strong. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[54% of Hong Kong&#039;s Middle East exports went to UAE in 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43230</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Total exports from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates were US$ 2,261,918 between January and November 2009, out of the total exports of US$ 4,206,029 to the entire Middle East region. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etisalat launches unlimited package for PPT service]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43228</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Push-to-Talk transforms a mobile phone into a walkie-talkie and allows customers to send their message to an individual or a group of receivers at the same time. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Andy Murray and adidas join forces from 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43222</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. adidas has a new addition to its tennis line-up in 2010 with Andy Murray joining the global sportswear brand.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Xerox leads global managed print services market]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43187</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTENATIONAL. Xerox Corporation  cemented its position as the worldwide leader in MPS this year, as businesses around the world signed on to contain costs, drive productivity and meet environmental sustainability goals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kohler in partnership with EPA ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43179</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Kohler has been chosen by the Environmental Protection Agency&#039;s  WaterSense program as the Manufacturing Partner of the Year for the second consecutive time.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Buoyant commodity prices likely to increase further in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43159</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Commodity prices were surprisingly buoyant in 2009, and are expected to increase further in 2010 as world activity expands after the global crisis.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kraft set to raise Cadbury bid]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43157</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Kraft Foods is preparing to sweeten its hostile US$15.9 billion takeover bid for British confectionery maker Cadbury, reported the Sunday Times.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ColorJet India announces attendance at Sign &amp; Graphic Middle East 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43144</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Opening for the 12th year running at the Dubai Airport Expo on 25 January 2010, Sign &amp; Graphic Imaging Middle East will welcome amongst the many international exhibitors ColorJet India.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Egypt is largest and most authentic consumer society in Arab World]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43105</link>
<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. The competitive environment also serves as an ideal breeding ground for developing world-class brands, especially since the Egyptian market has thousands of brands that are only waiting to stand out, according to brand experts BrandCentral.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Healthcare spotlights &#039;healthymagination&#039; initiative at Arab Health 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43079</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The focus of GE will be to highlight their commitment to creating technology to deliver healthier experiences for the caregiver and the patient. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[National Bonds investment portfolio enhanced with launch of SouqExtra! retail initiative]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43078</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The SouqExtra! Super center has a store mix that will provide the local community with a one-stop-shop destination tailored to fulfill all their daily needs. 

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