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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Judicial Institute outlines Training Plan and initiatives for 2010
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Plan to focus on improving judicial &amp; legal transparency &amp; innovation, creating databases and booklets and developing training programs based on international standards.

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<title><![CDATA[Opennet announces management changes to Middle East and North Africa operations
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The new appointments are in line with the company&#039;s plans to step up its channel development strategy following its distribution agreement with Zimbra in the last quarter of 2009.
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar eclipses UAE for biggest salaries in region]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Matching the regional average, just 5% of residents in the UAE are highly satisfied with their remuneration, according to recent research conducted by Bayt.com and YouGov Siraj. 

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<title><![CDATA[Understanding the wisdom of people is key to better relations, says Gallup Centre for Muslim Studies]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;There is a lot of information, but it&#039;s sometimes more noise than knowledge,&#039; says Dalia Mogahed, referring to the lack of accurate information on the real views of Muslims, and the ensuing misunderstanding between the Western and Muslim worlds.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bayt.com launches Bayt Classifieds ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44809</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Platform enables four million registered professionals and visitors to benefit from new lifestyle service with international reach.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Outlook for insurance sector growth in region strong]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Deep structural changes and changing attitudes toward risk are driving long-term growth in the insurance sector within the Middle East and North Africa region, said Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE Ministry of Economy focuses on consumer rights awareness ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Ministry is committed to consumer protection and regards it as a top priority for achieving market stability.
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<title><![CDATA[GETEX Dubai&#039;s HRD &amp; Training Forum to discuss critical issues in Middle East&#039;s HR agenda]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GETEX Dubai 2010 has revealed that issues concerning Emiratisation will be one of the biggest challenges of HR professionals at the start of the new decade as the UAE Government intensifies its efforts to integrate the increasing number of local graduates into the UAE workforce.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ministry of Economy to implement 2010 strategy in line with the UAE national Charter]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44725</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. UAE Minister of Economy to discuss the mechanisms and plans for implementing the Ministry&#039;s strategy for 2010 in line with the UAE national Charter. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Customs record 9220 seizures and confiscations in 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[The Emirate&#039;s customs have recorded 9220 violation of drugs, weapons, lasers, dairy, tobacco and materials used in witchcraft among others.
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<title><![CDATA[Project Management can impact bottom line, says expert]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Project management is no longer limited to construction and technology projects and it is useful and highly effective for simple business projects for human resources, marketing and finance. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai lost 17% of its professional workforce in 2009, reveals survey  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Across the region, redundancies appear to have disproportionately hit senior executives and western nationals, according to recruitment agency GulfTalent.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arab Orient Insurance Company rebrands itself as Orient]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44600</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new identity is aimed at keeping pace with modernisation trends and maintaining its market leading position.
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<title><![CDATA[Oxford Business Group renews agreement with Helmy Hamza ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Oxford Business Group has renewed its long standing agreement with Helmy, Hamza and partners (member firm of Baker &amp; McKenzie International), securing the law firm as OBG&#039;s official legal research partner for the upcoming publication The Report: Egypt 2010. 
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<title><![CDATA[Hertz UAE tops mystery shopper survey from leading travel magazine

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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Hertz UAE was ranked number one in a mystery shopper survey of car rental companies conducted Arabian Travel News and Ethos Consultancy based in Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Economic Council, Dubai Statistics Centre and Jafza collaborate on World Bank study]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Enterprise Level Survey is widely considered to be the world&#039;s most comprehensive company-level research tool to analyze micro-economics of emerging markets and developing economies. 

 

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<title><![CDATA[GCC Nationalisation Summit to explore what drives young nationals towards specific jobs

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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The 5th Annual GCC Nationalisation Summit 2010, to be held in April in Dubai, will address issues currently plaguing nationalisation and will host renowned HR experts from organisations across the GCC.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Companies refocus talent priorities on retention and leadership development ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Since initiating its year-long study of global talent trends and strategies, Deloitte reveals that economic optimism has reached its highest level among surveyed executives. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tapping the untapped Middle East youth market]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. One of the reasons why the Middle East is experiencing a labour shortage is the untapped youth market. Women could also help boost the pool of non-expatriate talent workers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New paradigm needed to mitigate brain drain in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44478</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE is an interesting case study in human capital, in part because there are few places in the world where you will find a predominantly expatriate workforce.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCCI urges private sector to reinforce trade relations with Eastern Africa]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged the private sector to strengthen trade relations with countries in Africa&#039;s eastern region during a special meeting with the Kenyan Ambassador to the UAE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International NGO collaborates with Lebanese Groups to advance women&#039;s rights]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. The second phase of an innovative project to propel the efforts of local nonprofits working to improve the standing of women in the Middle East and North Africa region will be launched in Beirut, Lebanon today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DLA Piper receives Outstanding Achievement Award]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The special award has introduced in order to recognise the firm that has made an unrivalled impact on the business of law over the past two decades.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deloitte named a leader among Oracle Services Providers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. According to the report, &#039;Deloitte proved its strength through its application expertise, an impressive track record with clients and awards, and its continued build out of low-cost delivery resources.&#039;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[88% of UAE residents believe it is the peoples&#039; responsibility to form a community]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44315</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. In a YouGovSiraj online Omnibus survey, UAE residents were asked their views on what creates a community.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[65% of Maktoob Research respondents say they will celebrate Valentine&#039;s Day]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Respondents from the GCC are willing to spend the most on their loved ones with an average of US$185 per person, while in North Africa the average is US$108.  

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<title><![CDATA[Over half of UAE employers plan to recruit in next quarter]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. More than half of the region&#039;s employers, 56%, plan to recruit over the next few months, according to the new Jobs Index study conducted by Bayt.com and YouGov Siraj. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar set to boost foreign investment]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. New laws to allow full foreign ownership in sectors such as consultancy services, information technology, entertainment and sport will relax restrictions that had limited non-Qatari ownership outside free zones to 49%]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[INSEAD Leadership Summit provides roadmap to innovation in the Middle East ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44251</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Innovation, it seems, is everything that it&#039;s cut out to be. Done right, it can take a company, government or country from mediocrity to greatness. But innovation doesn&#039;t come easy, and in some industries, the road to innovation is a long and arduous one. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transguard awarded multi-million dollar security contracts]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Transguard Group has been awarded multi-million dollar contracts to provide security guards for the hotels and clubs of the Emaar Hospitality Group and full security provision for MAF&#039;s Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre shopping malls.
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<title><![CDATA[Jafza launches online service for licence renewals]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. 80% of transactions at Jafza Customer service are today conducted online.
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<title><![CDATA[International concepts launches its Strategic Center ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. International Concepts for Consulting &amp; Training Solutions Company announced launching its Strategic Center for Organisational Performance Improvement SCOPI for both public and private sector organisations. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Department of Economic Development issued 11,635 licences in 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DED announced that Dubai&#039;s economic activities in 2009 continued at the same momentum, highlighting the investors&#039; trust in the economic opportunities available in the Emirate and the UAE. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ADNEC drives forward its Emiratisation agenda ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44078</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Employment offers to 3 UAE National candidates during Tawdheef recruitment show; more than 100 other UAE Nationals short-listed for upcoming interviews by ADNEC.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drucker on the &#039;bounded goodness&#039; of corporate social responsibility]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44075</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Peter Drucker&#039;s immense contribution to the thinking and practice of management extends to social responsibility in business. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[t&#039;azur named best Islamic Insurance Company ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44030</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The award was presented to t&#039;azur in recognition of the company&#039;s ongoing commitment to its employees, customers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ADNEC attracts hundreds of potential job seekers on opening day of Tawdheef]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44019</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company emerged as one of the more popular employers during the opening day of the Tawdheef recruitment fair that&#039;s being held 2-4  February 2010 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai eGovernment collects US$408.07 million in 2009 through electronic payment gateway]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44025</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai eGovernment has announced that there has been a significant increase in adoption of electronic services in 2009 compared to the previous year as Dubai eGovernment continues to focus on enhancing service quality]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council and Turret Middle East sign Memorandum of Understanding ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. announce the signing of a MoU regarding the future development of Tawdheef - The Recruitment Show, Abu Dhabi, currently taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.  
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<title><![CDATA[ACE receives product approvals from Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. This follows the January announcement that ACE had received regulatory consent to conduct insurance operations in Saudi Arabia. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ADNEC sharpens focus on Emiratisation]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43986</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company has announced that it aims to increase its focus on Emiratisation as the company continues to expand its talent base.
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<title><![CDATA[Altegrity Risk International announces acquisition of Corporate Risk International]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43977</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The marriage of CRI&#039;s broad industry and process expertise and ARI&#039;s investment in technology, databases, and analytics, creates a winning combination, says ARI CEO. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Less than 48% of GCC employees feel their senior leadership team is effective]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43967</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. According to the latest research, an organisation&#039; senior leadership team has a significant impact on its employees&#039; overall opinions of the company and engagement levels.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oman Insurance Company reports 2009 net profit of US$51.50 million]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43950</link>
<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Oman Insurance Company has announced positive financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCCI launches &#039;Made in Sharjah&#039; Program]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43934</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Initiative to promote local products, attract consumer confidence in local industries, support trade &amp; investment opportunities
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<title><![CDATA[du welcomes UAE top talents at Tawdheef Recruitment Show in Abu Dhabi ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43933</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. As part of its commitment to nurturing young, local talent, du is inviting talented and educated Emiratis to its stand to discuss career opportunities within du during the Recruitment Show at the ADNEC. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council to promote career development opportunities for UAE Nationals]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43925</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. In its ongoing efforts to promote suitable Emirati talent for key positions, Abu Dhabi UPC, the agency responsible for the future of Abu Dhabi&#039;s urban environment is all set to introduce unique career development programmes for UAE Nationals at the upcoming 2010 edition of Tawdheef.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Polish President honors UAE Minster of Economy ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43892</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. This honor is being conferred for the first time at a ministerial level. HE Waldemar Pawlak, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, presented the honour to Al Mansouri, who headed a UAE delegation to Poland. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company to highlight career prospects for Nationals ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43870</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. ADNEC will assert its strong credentials as an &#039;employer of choice&#039; for UAE National candidates as it hosts Tawdheef, Abu Dhabi&#039;s main recruitment event running from 2-4 February 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hawkamah and CISI hold joint seminar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43845</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The seminar provided a platform to discuss the new corporate governance law for UAE publicly listed companies, which will come into force in April 2010.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Heidrick &amp; Struggles strengthens its presence in the Saudi market]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43823</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Heidrick and Struggles has added a new team member to its MENA team, a specialist in the Saudi market who will focus on talent management issues relevant to the market. 
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<title><![CDATA[Calling ambitious young professionals for Leadership Forum]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43814</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The free forum aims to inspire young people to fulfil their leadership potential, provide them with critical skills and empower them.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2010 ranking of fastest-growing Saudi businesses indicates bright entrepreneurial future]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43791</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The second annual list of Saudi Arabia&#039;s fastest growing emerging businesses, released on Monday at an Awards Gala at SAGIA&#039;s 4th Annual Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh, reveals a diverse array of robust companies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global survey reveals trust in UAE government among highest in the world]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43779</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Edelman announced the findings of its annual Global Trust Barometer Survey which, for the first time, includes the views of opinion formers from the UAE. 

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<title><![CDATA[UAE office workers waste 46 days a year on non-work activities, reveals new research]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43733</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The survey shows that despite putting in long hours, UAE office workers still manage to grab some personal time during the working day, whether on social networking websites, surfing the net, gossiping with colleagues, or making tea.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oxford Business Group and Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry forge links]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43719</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Oxford Business Group has consolidated two years of successful teamwork by joining up once again with the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to publish its latest report on economic activity and investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
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<title><![CDATA[AT Kearney Board of Directors meets in Dubai]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43685</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The global board meeting will bring together board members and various practice leaders from around the globe to discuss the firm&#039;s global strategy and commitment to the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE remains attractive choice of expatriate workers as job market achieves positive growth of up to 8.3%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43586</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE remains a popular destination among expatriate workers from all over the world as employment prospects in the country have increased by up to 8.3% annually and is expected to maintain its upbeat growth in 2010, according to Careertunity.com.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Airways signs deal with Abu Dhabi National Insurance]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43560</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The deal provides more than 6,000 Etihad Airways employees and their families living in the UAE with full medical coverage]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sharjah Chamber urges private sector to focus on adopting best practices ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43542</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. SCCI called on the local business sector to reinforce its efforts in the adoption of best practices as a means to further boost economic activity and opportunities in the emirate. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UK firms warned &#039;worst still to come&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43532</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. More than 140,000 UK companies fell into financial trouble in the final three months of 2009 as experts have warned the worst is yet to come for recession-hit firms.

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<title><![CDATA[UAE-Palestine Polo Cup raises more than AED1.3 million for Welfare Association ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43523</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The first-ever UAE-Palestine Polo Cup held on Friday met with resounding success and raised over AED1.3 million (US$354.002) in funds to benefit the neediest residents of the West Bank and Gaza.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Judicial Institute discusses strategies for 2010 during sixth meeting of board of directors]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43512</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Meeting held in line with vision to promote Dubai&#039;s position on the international legal map and develop the judicial and legal system in accordance with Dubai Strategic Plan 2015.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Human Dimensions announces the launching of Thomas International Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43493</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. &#039;Thomas International Middle East&#039;, which will be dedicated to providing consultation services utilising Thomas International Systems&#039; psychometric tests and job profiling assessments.
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<title><![CDATA[SCCI encourages business sector to implement more employee benefits and programs]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43478</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on the local business sector to provide its employees with more benefits and programs that can lead to increased productivity and help stimulate more economic activity in the emirate.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Tourism Authority hosts UNWTO session on tourism marketing planning]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43465</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The objective of the workshop is to establish guidelines for preparing tourism marketing and development plans at the national and regional level.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New INSEAD study reveals the business innovator&#039;s DNA]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43444</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. A major new study involving some 3,500 executives has highlighted the key skills that innovative and creative entrepreneurs need to develop.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dulsco Abu Dhabi installs new automated static compactors at ADNEC]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43433</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dulsco Abu Dhabi has announced that its Waste Management Division has completed the installation of static compactors with bin lifters at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Seminar on people management opens in Siem Reap ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43425</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The 4th Airports Council International Asia-Pacific Human Resources Best Practice Seminar was kicked off today at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf &amp; Spa Resort in Siem Reap, Cambodia, home to the World Heritage Angkor Temples Complex. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More Iraqis fear unemployment than security issues, YouGov Siraj research report reveals]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43391</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. 36% of Iraqis say economic issues - unemployment (21%) or financial insecurity (15%) - are the biggest problems they face today. This compares to 16% who believe security problems are their greatest difficulty.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ACE granted insurance license in Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43385</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. &#039;We are delighted to have been granted this license which marks the final stage in the establishment of ACE Arabia as a locally-domiciled company in Saudi Arabia, says Managing Director of ACE Arabia.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Strong response to Intersec 2010 as safety and security issues gaain global focus]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43334</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The strong response to Intersec trade fair and conference from the industry&#039;s leading players reflects the increasing focus on security, health, safety, prevention and disaster management issues globally. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ENOC Lubricants and Arabian Automobiles supports fund raising activity ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43293</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. With participation of more than 500 4x4 owners, all proceeds collected from the event, held recently, were donated to the Rashid Pediatric Centre.]]></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[Noor Takaful launches individual family insurance suite of products]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43284</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The introduction of the new products coincides with the first anniversary of the company&#039;s inauguration and demonstrates its commitment to innovatively meeting the unique needs of the UAE market.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Bank signs MoU with Community Development Authority]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43279</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Memorandum of Understanding marks a significant step forward in the bank&#039;s Corporate Social Responsibility programme, and is in line with its commitment to support educational causes through its CSR activities.

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<title><![CDATA[averda invests in New Wave cleaning services in Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43225</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Company officials have revealed that the acquisition is part of an expansion plan that targets the local demand for reliable waste management services, which the company expects to rise amidst projections of a 35.5% economic growth in 2010. 

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<title><![CDATA[Social stigma barrier to reporting rape crimes in the UAE, YouGov Siraj survey reveals]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43199</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. 980 UAE residents were interviewed. The research addresses various topical interests which relate to consumer sentiment towards general lifestyle issues.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hilary Clinton congratulates HH Sheikh Mohammed on opening of Burj Khalifa]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43189</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has sent a special message of felicitation to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the occasion of the unveiling of Burj Khalifa, the world&#039;s tallest tower]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A healthy manager-employee relationship is crucial, according to 72% of Middle East professionals]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43198</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. 27% consider their manager to be excellent and 17% say they have a bad relationship with their boss.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New renowned airport security experts to speak at the 2nd Annual Airport Security Summit 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43143</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The summit is already playing host to a plethora of renowned airport security experts from organisations from 8 different countries .]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Government of Dubai signs MoU with AT Kearney to drive FDI]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43121</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE.  The Dubai Department of Economic Development aims to increase the Emirate&#039;s competitiveness, diversify its economy and create jobs for its citizens. 

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<title><![CDATA[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and PICTI host five awareness campaigns]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43094</link>
<description><![CDATA[PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES. The workshops focused on the importance of business plans and finanacial planning, aimed also at educating entrepreuenrs about incubation services PICTI offers and what it takes to be incubated.]]></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[Parsons Middle East projects achieve significant safety milestones]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43106</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Staff from the Dubai Metro project recently celebrated working 1 million hours without having a recordable accident, the second such milestone since the project started in 2005.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[National plan to develop small and medium businesses]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43088</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. HE Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, said the Ministry will be the federal authority responsible for developing the small and medium business sector in the UAE, following an official request from the Cabinet. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Foreign Investment Office signs Memorandum of Agreement with AT Kearney]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43081</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Under the agreement, all signatories will work to position Dubai as the globally preferred FDI destination by developing advanced FDI policy tools and systems.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Companies turn to business performance and analytics software to drive competitiveness]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43069</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Companies are turning to business performance and analytics software to drive competitiveness, with increased pressure to deliver timely and actionable information that will help organisations in the Middle East meet their goals spurring the shift, says SAS Middle East]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Economic stagnation doubles redundancy rate of women ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43053</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Although efforts to promote gender equality have gained momentum over the years, widespread discrimination persists when it comes to employment opportunities for women, according to a report by TalentRepublic.net.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE set to spend US$14.6 billion for interior design contracting and fit-outs through 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43051</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. UAE. The UAE is expected to spend AED53.8 billion for interior design contracting and fit-outs by 2010, a significant increase from the 2008 levels, revealed a recent industry study. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Volunteers reach out to support community in Bahrain ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43043</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The participation by GE Volunteers in Bahrain highlight the commitment of the company to play an active role in socially relevant initiatives that further build strong community linkages. 

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<title><![CDATA[Delegation from Kurdistan region of Iraq concludes visit to Washington, DC and Detroit]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43016</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. The delegation reaffirmed the KRG&#039;s commitment to advance the democratic process in Iraq along with its long-held position to resolve issues through political dialogue. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SMBs control 94 % of total projects in UAE]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43007</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Small and Medium-size Businesses will defy the global financial crisis because of lower operating costs and sufficient liquidity on their hands, according to the organisers of the SME expo &amp; conference.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai adopts clear and sole definition for Small and Medium Enterprises]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42998</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The definition will create a platform for a new culture in meeting the requirements of small and medium businesses and further driving their growth. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kenexa unveils its latest Podcast series]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42997</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The new series provides key insights into people challenges affecting organisations in the Gulf.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE Minister of Economy opens second meeting of Azerbaijan joint economic committee ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42960</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, to discuss ways of developing the role of private sector and leveraging investment opportunities in both countries. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Customs highlights its partnership management methodology]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42929</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Partners were informed of the principles and applications of the partnership management methodology being adopted at Dubai Customs that have been designed in consistence with DGEP criteria and requirements.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Growth of Sharjah economy hikes demand for waste management services]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42930</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dulsco has announced the opening of a new branch at the Lagoon Tower near the Al Buhairah Corniche in Sharjah to address the waste management needs arising from the emirate&#039;s rapidly growing economy. 

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<title><![CDATA[The case for GCC pension reform from sinking to sustainable]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42912</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. With the ratio of workers to pensioners likely to decrease from 25:1 to 3:1 by 2050, the region has an opportunity for pension reform now, while the pressure is still low.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dutch law firm Stibbe establishes office at the Dubai International Financial Centre]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42915</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The DIFC office will be used by the law firm as a base to operate and service existing and new clients across the Middle East North Africa region.]]></description>
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