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<title><![CDATA[The growing opportunities in the Saudi healthcare sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. For those businesses yet to participate in the Middle East healthcare sector expansion, there is still time; investment in the field will be sustained, if only because of investment by the Saudi government.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leading keynote speakers contest social media at Bahrain&#039;s capital Club]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. 85% support the motion that the benefits of social media are worth the consequences, compared to the initial vote of 65% before the arguments began.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Libya: The Political and Administrative Isolation Law]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LIBYA. Libya is continuing to face challenges during this period of transition, but there is a growing tangible confidence and a belief that Libya will find a way through these challenges.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE-based entrepreneur Hazel Jackson receives award at Fortune Leadership Summit 2013]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. CEO and Co-founder of biz-group received a &quot;Gazelles Core Values&quot; Award last week in honour of her outstanding work as a Gazelles strategy coach in the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arabtec appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Peter Roche will lead the overall strategic direction and business contribution of the human resources department at Arabtec Construction LLC. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Classification of contractors and engineering consultancies in Abu Dhabi: deadline extended]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The consequences of not being classified means that a company may not be able to hold a commercial license issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PAIPED highlights Oman&#039;s competitive advantage]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. The Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (PAIPED) spearheaded the Sultanate of Oman&#039;s recent trade delegation to the 8th World Chambers Congress in Doha.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to fight corruption with online tools: best practice from Morocco]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. In 2012, Transparency Morocco launched the online platform Mamdawrinch.com (which means &quot;We will not bribe&quot;). The aim was to provide a tool for anonymous denunciation to encourage people to speak up and discuss corruption in public. 

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<title><![CDATA[British-French joint cooperation to support employment in Tunisia ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[TUNISIA. The programme aims to improve the entrepreneurship skills of young Tunisians in the southern governorates of Gafsa, Kasserine, Medenine, and Tataouine, to enable them to create and grow their own small businesses. 

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<title><![CDATA[Obligations and responsibilities of investment managers in the UAE under the draft SCA ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. This article also considers the consequences to the relevant investment manager in the event of a breach.
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<title><![CDATA[Arif Naqvi receives 2013 Oslo Business For Peace Award]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. First Chief Executive from the UAE to receive this award; Previous winners include Mohammed Jameel, Jeffrey Immelt and Ratan Tata.
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<title><![CDATA[Ernst &amp; Young launches new training courses across MENA to help businesses improve performance]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Launch of new integrated training website that centralizes all the courses.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[83% of Middle East family businesses have seen sales grow in the past year, reveals PwC survey]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. 23% anticipate quick/aggressive growth over next five years; Middle East are less fazed by the economic situation; Attracting the right skills and talent are the key challenges; Planning for succession still a threat.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates is the Middle East&#039;s most valuable brand  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. GMR reveals top 50 MENA corporate brands;  Al Maraai affirms its position as the most valuable food brand in the Middle East.
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<title><![CDATA[The Psychopath in the C-Suite]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Corporate genius or psychopath? It&#039;s a thin line that divides them. Most people who work in companies run afoul of such a person at least once during their career. Some rise to astonishing heights, and they can cause enormous damage. Dealing with them can be tricky, but here are some tips.

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<title><![CDATA[Short-termism to blame for bad business, say business executives]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. 77% of business leaders believe that the search for short-term corporate profitability in the aftermath of the economic crisis has led to poor leadership decisions, according to a survey conducted by London Business School.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSR in Saudi Arabia: Far behind or another path?]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. While Western companies struggle to develop and communicate their own ethical codes of conduct, Saudi companies are already working within a specific cultural and religious environment that permeates all of society, including business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Marketing Association launches Middle East Chapter ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. BMA Middle East to increase education and networking opportunities for business-to-business marketing professionals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Contract awards for GCC projects to jump 73% to US$1.35 trillion by end 2013]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  MEED cites two companies for outstanding contributions to growth of projects industry in the region.
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<title><![CDATA[Stuart Jones appointed to lead Ernst &amp; Young&#039;s MENA Fraud Investigation &amp; Dispute Services]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;He is in a position to help our clients navigate in a rapidly changing regulatory environment and advise on program designs that help address the risks of fraud.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mohsen Line fail to honour London Arbitration Award]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Supplier of food products has failed to honour LMAA (London Maritime Arbitrators Association) Awards against it, Reed Smith LLP said.
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<title><![CDATA[IFC-backed report aims to increase access to finance for women-owned businesses]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Women business owners in the Middle East and North Africa have a strong appetite for expansion and are poised to contribute economic growth but require greater access to capital.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Marketing academia meets practice at University of Strathclyde Business School]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61780</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Academia has long delivered principles, models, and techniques that explain and guide marketing strategies beautifully... in theory, that is.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Industry experts to give insights on developing an efficient and sustainable petrochemicals supply chain]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Petrochemical exports post a cumulative annual growth rate of 9%; GPCA Supply Chain Conference from May 13- 15 in Dubai. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creativity specialist to present seminar in Dubai on &#039;Mastering Creativity in Teams (with 9 Words)&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61774</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dr Mark Batey, Joint Chair of the Psychometrics at Work Research Group at Manchester Business School, will explain how to master team creativity through an approach that he has personally developed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Delegates gather to explore emerging prospects in Saudi&#039;s US$20 billion healthcare industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61770</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Health 2013 to open on May 12 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rate of diabetes expected to double by 2013 as Middle East urged to adopt healthy lifestyles]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61775</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Experts converge to combat diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at International Cardiology Symposium and Diabetes Forum-A Global Agenda (ICS-13).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MENA business confidence climbs bucking global trend, says YPO ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The YPO Global Pulse Confidence Index for the Middle East and North Africa region advanced marginally by 1.9 points to 60.3 in Q1 2013.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE businesswomen say that they want to serve on boards]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The main issue highlighted by many of the speakers and attendees at the 85Broads&#039; Global Forum in Dubai, is the lack of guidance and preparedness to enable women to hold such a position.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporate governance (Hawkamah) in a developing Middle East: More than window dressing]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61744</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Some people still understand corporate governance as a window dressing; they would like to do it as fast as possible but that never works. It&#039;s a process, you have to embed it, anchor it in your culture.&quot;
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<title><![CDATA[INSEAD delivers workshop on its innovative Blue Ocean business strategy to Masdar executives]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Key management from Masdar complement their business skills by utilising INSEAD&#039;s unique Blue Ocean strategy to help the company maintain its market lead.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Forbes Middle East presents the &#039;Top Companies in the Arab World&#039; ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Forbes Middle East has expanded the scope of its study to include a significant number of non-listed companies that are contributing to the advancement of industries and national economies.

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<title><![CDATA[UNDP and Islamic Trade Finance Corporation join hands to fight poverty in the Arab world ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. first area of joint work is an initiative to boost employment through trade reforms.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iraq invests in airport development]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61723</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Iraq Airport Show  will provide an insight about US$150 billion worth of Airports, Aviation &amp; Logistics infrastructure projects currently underway in Iraq.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vital Voices to accelerate growth of women-owned small businesses in the MENA region]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61720</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The GROW Fellowship Program is a one-year comprehensive and tailored program focused on building the capacity and concrete skills of women business owners to create actionable business plans.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC security software market growing 14% annually as high profile cyber attacks motivate companies to invest in information security]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61716</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Security experts and companies using Gulf Information Security Expo &amp; Conference (GISEC) as a launch pad for counter attacks against cyber crime.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC asset management grows as US$121 billion worth of road, bridge infrastructure investemnt underway]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61714</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Government Asset Management Conference highlights international, regional best practice; The latest methodologies and strategies in asset risk management, asset reliability and asset information will be up for debate.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Developing millennial women into leaders of tomorrow ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61704</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. PwC hosts panel discussions with Dr Elisabeth Kelan and regional subject matter experts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to discuss the challenges and opportunities. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DSG&#039;s Gender and Public Policy Program examines strategies to increase women&#039;s participation in workforce]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61707</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. There is a need to develop a national strategy to retain highly qualified women in the workforce, especially as part of a successful implementation of the UAE&#039;s Emiratization policy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chief Experience Officer: A new type of CEO is emerging]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Contact Centre technology is evolving rapidly to both make customer interactions more effective and experiential but also in helping organizations turn their contact centres into profit centres&quot;. 

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<title><![CDATA[Africa Global Business Forum to become annual event]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Forum highlights opportunities in trade, logistics, agribusiness, tourism and financial services sectors.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[David Macadam appointed new CEO and Vice Chairman of the MECSC and ICSC for MENA region]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61696</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. MECSC and ICSC&#039;s role locally is to support, promote and develop the Shopping Centre industry in the MENA Region largely through advanced education programs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TNS study reveals how mobile transforms browsers into buyers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  Mobiles can play a valuable role in reducing the risk that &quot;showrooming&quot; poses to retailers; 13 % are interested in a &quot;virtual&quot; sales assistant.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi hotel brands to make ATM debut]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Growing KSA portfolio offers credible base for regional market expansion as Frontel for Hospitality targets new opportunities in the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bain &amp; Company appoints  Luc Luyten Managing Director of Middle East operations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61681</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Appointment of  long-standing partner comes at a time of rapid client growth for Bain in the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco lead efforts to develop MENA&#039;s renewable energy sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE&#039;s most notable performance is in the solar index, where it was ranked number 12 in Ernst &amp; Young report. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Founder of M&Atilde;&copy;decins Sans Fronti&Atilde;&uml;res to address delegates in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Bernard Kouchner will deliver the keynote address on 1 May in Dubai at the conference focusing on &quot;Healthcare for All&quot;.

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<title><![CDATA[EIU research highlights opportunities and challenges for companies looking to tap Sub-Saharan Africa&#039;s growth potential]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61661</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Key issues to be debated by leading African and Middle Eastern dignitaries at the Africa Global Business Forum 2013, organised by Dubai Chamber.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE properties show more signs of recovery with the launch of 40 projects worth US$357 million ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The majority of these projects will be completed by 2018, according to a report issued by the International Property Show 2013.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Challenges and legalities of family business charters]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61651</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.&quot; This article explores the process of building a family charter and examines the case of a Gulf family business as a correlating model. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leadership, clear digital strategy essential to effective learning technology integration in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61650</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Experts pinpoint key challenges in technology adoption facing regional schools and universities ahead of Learning Technologies MENA conference

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<title><![CDATA[Business leaders discuss importance of sustainability reporting to UAE ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61638</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Taking part in a focus group organised by ACCA 11 high level delegates discussed one of the key outcomes of the Rio +20 Earth Summit - Paragraph 47. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[India Inc: Rebranding Indian Businesses]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61624</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Indian companies dream of global expansion but they are struggling with the country&#039;s image; A report from the INSEAD India Business Dialogue.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Amadeus to facilitate new growth avenues for region&#039;s travel and tourism industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61623</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. To release regional findings on Middle East air traffic trends at media briefing on day-two of ATM 2013.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Marketing Association launches Middle East Chapter]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61621</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The latest chapter is part of the organization&#039;s objective to increase education and networking opportunities for business-to-business marketing professionals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Change Initiative marks Earth Day with activities based on sustainability around Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Children and adults received tips on how to easily conserve earth&#039;s most precious resource by making quick and easy changes to their daily routine.
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<title><![CDATA[KPMG launches Global Centre of Excellence for family business ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61615</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Professional firm announces collaboration with Young Presidents&#039; Organization (YPO) that provides all members of YPO&#039;s Global Family Business Network (GFBN) with exclusive access to knowledge on family businesses. 

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<title><![CDATA[Mergermarket&#039;s Middle Eastern M&amp;A Forum examines trends in the region ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61609</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Energy, Mining &amp; Utilities sector was the most active sector behind Technology, Media and Telecoms, accounting for a 27.5% share of the market by value. 
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<title><![CDATA[Bob Geldof to discuss creativity &amp; humanity in Dubai]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61599</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Celebrated human rights campaigner will join a select group of regional business executives in Dubai next month to launch DDB &quot;A Breakfast With...&quot; series.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Don&#039;t follow those &#039;experts&#039; heralded for beating the odds, they were just lucky says new research]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61595</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. &quot;Our results suggest that successful bold predictions don&#039;t signal the competence of the predictor at all. Even if someone makes two successful bold predictions, it&#039;s more likely a fluke.&quot; 
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<title><![CDATA[Screening of company incorporation service providers can help attract more foreign investment into Qatar and UAE, says The Links Group]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61598</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. &quot;A professional code of conduct or some kind of benchmarking system for company service providers in Qatar and the UAE could contribute to the improvement of trade and investment flows,&quot; said Martin St. Valery. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar puts domestic transport upgrade on top of priorities for next decade]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The sector will be the largest source of project opportunities, with at least US$70 billion worth of projects already planned.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE SMEs can benefit from online marketing ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61596</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Small businesses, representing 40% of the UAE&#039;s GDP, could grow their business further with digital platform.

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<title><![CDATA[Development strategist to drive Farnek long-term vision]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61590</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Jennifer Peltenburg to bring corporate and consumer-centric FM sales and marketing expertise to operation as company renews commitment to innovation in an evolving   market environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mercer shares global trends and regional practices in CSR at the 10th CSR Summit]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61584</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Unique survey will address a growing drive to incorporate CSR and sustainability practices in organisations in the Middle East and Turkey.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Libya&#039;s massive rebuilding efforts to sustain double-digit growth in 2013]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61581</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE.  Deputy Prime Minister Dr Awad Ibrahim Elbarasi reveals  US$312 million investment for projects related to country&#039;s hosting of African Cup of Nations.

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<title><![CDATA[GCC Board Directors Institute announces report on board effectiveness in the Gulf ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61579</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Challenging Board Effectiveness&quot; highlights  board practices in the Gulf. 
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<title><![CDATA[Hawkamah appoints new CEO]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61578</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Hawkamah has announced the appointment of Leonardo Peklar as the Chief Executive Officer. He will be based in Dubai with a mandate to cover the MENASA region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Doha and London to host new infrastructure think-tank  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61573</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Institute for Infrastructure Studies aims to become the global centre of excellence in understanding the financing, risk appraisal and management of large complex infrastructure projects. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The 2013 Million Dollar Round Table Day - Dubai: Grow your business, balance your life]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61557</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The 2013 MDRT Day - Dubai, is all set to show delegates how setting standards helps to achieve success and happiness.

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<title><![CDATA[Professionals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia satisfied with work-life balance, finds Accenture research]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61554</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Managing work and personal priorities is an ongoing challenge, but according to our research, professionals in the Middle East are more likely to find the right balance and achieve what they define as success.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Launch of &#039;Partners to Leaders&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61548</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Clients are suffering at the hands of fat cat international executive head-hunting firms on the one hand, and unscrupulous &#039;mom and pop&#039; boutique head-hunting firms on the other&quot;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protiviti Global IA Leader highlights 10 major challenges for businesses in 2013]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61553</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Regulatory changes and increased regulatory scrutiny, economic conditions and global political and economic volatility are three of the biggest challenges facing businesses in 2013.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What&#039;s in a Brand?]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61543</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Tradition, culture, craftsmanship all contribute to the brand you buy. But how much more are you willing to pay for that label and how can companies convince the consumer that these values are inherent in the (generally higher) price they pay?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Capital investment in UAE infrastructure expected to soar to US$131 billion by 2016]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61539</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The sector is expected to form 24.4% of the country&#039;s GDP, underlining its importance in the overall economic development.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ATM show sold out as Mediterranean resorts target GCC tourists]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61538</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Growth in exhibitors from Turkey, Morocco and Egypt as industry looks to expand GCC tourism receipts to offset potential declines from austerity-hit eurozone.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Association Management: The rules of engagement must change!]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61536</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. No longer can associations continue with their traditional &quot;one size fits all&quot; approach to membership.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE law firm Habib Al Mulla to merge with Baker &amp; McKenzie]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61535</link>
<description><![CDATA[The merged UAE entity will be known as Baker &amp; McKenzie Habib Al Mulla, and will advise clients on local and international law across its offices in Dubai ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer centricity will be key driver of regional business growth, says Tanfeeth CEO ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61533</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Customer centricity must cascade down to every employee for businesses to offer services on par with global standards.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East&#039;s urban development dream depends on data-driven tech innovation]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61527</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Arab Future Cities&quot; expert, SAP&#039;s Sean Patrick O&#039;Brien, outlines five-pronged attack for sustainable cities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain launches &#039;Business in Formula 1&#039; initiative ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61518</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)  launches a new initiative focused on engaging the business community in a series of vibrant business development and networking opportunities. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Steep rise in planned CEO turnovers as companies take active control of their CEO succession planning]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61515</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Board of directors are becoming increasingly demanding on the CEO&#039;s ability to develop and drive sustainable capabilities within the organization, as well as to contribute to supervisory and executive governance, finds Booz &amp; Company Chief executive study.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Disseminating Strategy: A User&#039;s Guide]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61512</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Your new strategy looks good on paper, it looks good in the executive suite. But what does it take for employees to &quot;get&quot; the strategy so they can carry it out.
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<title><![CDATA[Oscar Jamhouri talks about marketing accountability at AUD]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61511</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Since 1994, our single focus at Integration has been to making the contribution of marketing transparent and accountable.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar insurance market: current trends]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61509</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. There is particular interest of late in the Qatar insurance market. This is a result not just of the recent local construction surge but also due to recent changes in the applicable regulatory framework. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[21st century skills now firmly on economic agenda]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61508</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Preparing students to contribute effectively in the workplace will lead to improved economic outcomes and should be a central aim of educators in the GCC region, said Pearson&#039;s Frank Edwards at the Global Innovators&#039; Conference.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sustainability among top concerns in GCC projects industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61506</link>
<description><![CDATA[OMAN. Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE in race for MEED&#039;s Lafarge Sustainable Project of the Year award.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BCG continues steady growth, announces three new offices]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61502</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Boston Consulting Group is well positioned to grow as it continues to enter new markets and add new capabilities.

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<title><![CDATA[Making the career change: Forget planning and networking...it&#039;s a sure-fire way to remain stuck!]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61496</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. INSEAD Professor Herminia Ibarra describes what it&#039;s like to face a career crossroads: that fork in the road where you don&#039;t like where you&#039;re going but can&#039;t figure out how to take that other road. Confusion, fear and worry get in the way of opportunity.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East insurance: optimism tempered by caution?]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61494</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. With the developed world experiencing near saturation in some insurance sectors, hopeful eyes have continued to be focussed on the Middle East as a source of potential growth, with its rates of low penetration for both short and long term retail products, and for more complex commercial covers. 

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<title><![CDATA[Cavotec highlights importance of efficient and reliable power delivery systems at WETEX 2013]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61498</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Engineering group to showcase energy-efficient long-life flourescent technology.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeddah to host largest construction machinery show in GCC region]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61492</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Event will be co-located with Saudi Building &amp; Interiors Exhibition from 14 - 17 April 2013.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Information Technology Report highlights role of digital technologies in creating much needed jobs in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61480</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The report ranks three GCC countries in the top 30 list globally, and another two in the top 40: Qatar (23), the United Arab Emirates (25), Bahrain (29), Saudi Arabia (31) and Oman (40), demonstrating that they continue to embrace ICT to boost their country&#039;s competitiveness.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Just increasing ICT infrastructure not enough to  ensure economic competitiveness, finds INSEAD-WEF report]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61467</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Despite global advances in technological infrastructure, countries without the skills and the regulatory environment to leverage technology are being left behind, according to the 12th Global Information Technology Report (GITR).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Construction in Saudi Arabia: decennial liability]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61478</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia remains a beacon for construction projects, with an estimated US$600 billion in construction projects planned or underway. This article  explores the principles of decennial liability under Saudi law and addresses the issue of contractors&#039; and design consultants&#039; exposure to decennial liability. 
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<title><![CDATA[UAE ranks second globally in &#039;Government Usage of ICT&#039; index ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61469</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE jumps 30 places from last year&#039;s ranking in the Government Usage of ICT index in the INSEAD/World Economic Forum&#039;s GITR 2013.

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<title><![CDATA[67% of Middle East directors do not believe that succession planning is effectively addressed by their board]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61463</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. In the Middle East, directors surveyed have identified many challenges and areas for improvement in the current structures and practices, according to Deloitte research; Shareholders increasing their levels of scrutiny of boards and their performance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Employment legal update: Executive remuneration and regulation of bonuses ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61465</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. There has been many concerns in the US and Europe over &quot;bankers&#039; bonuses&quot; and the control and management of remuneration versus performance. In response to this, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) recently amended its Rulebook regarding corporate governance requirements and remuneration.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Average base salary of real estate professionals in the Middle East little changed from previous year]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61462</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Average base salary of regional real estate professionals across all disciplines is AED36,293 (US$9,900) per month as compared to AED37,965 in 2011, according to Macdonald &amp; Company  latest &quot;Middle East Rewards and Attitudes Survey&quot;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC governments intensify efforts to attract investors in downstream aluminium sector]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=61458</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Aluminium Middle East 2013 gains support from key regional aluminium industry bodies including Gulf Aluminium Council.

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