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<title><![CDATA[Parsons wins awards for commitment to sustainable US-UAE business relations]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The award was announced at the annual AmCham Abu Dhabi Excellence Awards Gala Charity event, which took place at the Park Rotana Hotel Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Airshow dates announced]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. F&amp;E Aerospace has confirmed that the aerospace event will be held on 17-21 November 2013 at Dubai World Central. It will be the 13th edition of the biennial event.

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<title><![CDATA[The spirit of childhood is at risk, reveals global report]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The report reveals that the vast majority of parents surveyed believe today&#039;s kids are growing up quicker than previous generations. In fact, seven out of 10 parents worldwide say their children should have more time to &quot;just be kids.&quot; 

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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi gears up for Change Management  conference]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. UAE. Change agents&#039; Wendy Appel and Susan Furness are set to energise timely conversation among the region&#039;s business sector at this week&#039;s second upcoming &quot;Succeeding through Change Management&quot; conference. 

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<title><![CDATA[Seminar calls for better work-life balance policies in the UAE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Gender and Public Policy Program at the Dubai School of Government hosted Aisha Al Suwaidi to present findings and provide an assessment on the needs of working women in federal government sector jobs.

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<title><![CDATA[Candidate&#039;s &#039;professional success&#039; most desirable by Middle East hiring managers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Handling multicultural teams is considered to be most challenging by managers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blue Ocean Strategy executive workshops in Abu Dhabi and Doha]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The BOS was developed by Professors W Chan Kim and Ren&Atilde;&copy;e Mauborgne. The strategy is the result of a decade-long study of 150 strategic moves spanning more than 30 industries over 100 years. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Much more can be done to support SMEs, says a new report from Insight Discovery]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In the GCC region, financial institutions have shied away from SMEs; Upfront costs hinder the setting up of SMEs; More can be done to encourage entrepreneurship; Further regulatory and legal reform can underpin a vibrant SME market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PwC&#039;s Economic Crime Survey projects an increase in bribery and corruption in the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. 28% of businesses and other organisations in the Middle East reported economic crime in the last 12 months, according to data released today at the 3rd Anti Corruption Summit in Abu Dhabi.  
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<title><![CDATA[Nearly 50% of all organizations view emerging markets like the Middle East as a top strategic business issue, reveals Deloitte global mobility survey]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. A mere 2% of all organizations surveyed feel there is currently complete alignment between their global mobility function and business and talent strategies - although almost 90% feel it is important.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[QInvest acquires stake in Qatar landscaping services companies ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. &quot;The availability of increasingly sophisticated and environmentally friendly landscaping and maintenance solutions will be appreciated by customers as they drive the exciting transformation of Qatar over the next few years.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE project managers to learn &quot;Why good isn&#039;t good enough&quot;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Project managers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to learn about vital role of business analysis in project management.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Educated, ambitious and essential: Women will drive the GCC&#039;s future]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Booz &amp; Company addresses ways in which the GCC&#039;s private sector can address nationalization and unemployment by hiring the region&#039;s highly educated female population.

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<title><![CDATA[Bayt.com to host successful Virtual Job Fair concept in the UAE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The hassle-free online job forum aims to boost the country&#039;s job market and get job seekers and employers to interact directly without the need of intermediation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bjorn Z. Ekelund to speak at MENA launch of &#039;Diversity Icebreaker&#039; business tool in Beirut ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. ICTN announces availability of &#039;Diversity Icebreaker&#039; in Lebanon and the MENA region. Buisness tool increases productivity efficiency and thereby profitability.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CEOs say 2012 prospects gloomy for global economy]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  Nearly half of the 1258 CEOs polled worldwide believe the global economy will decline even further in the next 12 months, according to PwC&#039;s 15th Annual Global CEO Survey. But, confidence in company revenue growth remains ahead of 2009.

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<title><![CDATA[Global Competitiveness Forum 2012 concludes with call for more openness to foster entrepreneurship ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Entrepreneurship will thrive with locally appropriate solutions; In the emerging economies, entrepreneurship needs to be a national effort supported by appropriate eco-systems and policies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[India businesses look beyond family to groom quality leadership, reveals study]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Researched by Dun &amp; Bradstreet (D&amp;B) in conjunction with Barclays Wealth, the study seeks insights on the way promoters of Indian businesses are thinking to sustain and build their business over the long term.

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<title><![CDATA[INSEAD study reveals India&#039;s top-performing CEOs: Who made the list and what earned them top marks?]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The ranking combined three measures: country-adjusted returns, industry-adjusted returns and change in market capitalisation during a CEO&#039;s tenure. The study showed that youth and education mattered, specifically an MBA degree.
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<title><![CDATA[The Boston Consulting Group Ranks No. 2 Among FORTUNE&#039;s &#039;Best Companies to Work For&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Showing rare consistency, BCG is one of only two companies to make the top dozen every year since 2006; Earns first place honors among smaller companies for the fifth time and continues to enjoy the highest ranking among consultancies by a wide margin.

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<title><![CDATA[More European construction firms head to Qatar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Projects 2012 conference to attract major European companies looking to take advantage of US$106 billion worth of projects to be awarded.

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<title><![CDATA[Global executives foresee leadership shortages while European and Middle East executives appear less concerned about shortfalls in talent ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Deloitte report identifies a number of significant trends driving corporate talent strategies and tracks how companies are responding to shifting economic realities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East business leaders feel strongly about the importance of societal purpose to future success]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The survey, sponsored by Deloitte and conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), found 76% of respondents believe that the value of a company should be measured by the positive contribution its core business makes to society, as well as by its profits.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulfood 2012 conferences highlight key trends for growing Middle East F&amp;B industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56297</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Foodpreneurs, Franchising and Food Processing &amp; Packaging Leadership Summits address fastest growing industry sectors.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Asia set to benefit from eurozone crisis, according to research from FTI Consulting]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56290</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Survey of 800 business leaders in Asia, the Middle East and North America found that 45% of businesses in Asia are either currently doing or looking to make strategic acquisitions in Europe in the next 12 months; The UK&#039;s status elevated in response to the eurozone crisis.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fresh water in the GCC: Addressing the scarcity problem]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Overconsumption of water in the GCC is a problem that can no longer be ignored, as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates respectively consume 91% and 83% more water per capita than the global average.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[INSEAD hosts Middle East Leadership Summit in Abu Dhabi ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. This year&#039;s event addressed &quot;The Challenge of Transformation: A Test of Leadership,&quot; with a focus on the region&#039;s rapid social and organisational change. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Flush with cash, companies ready to focus on growth in 2012, says AlixPartners/EIU survey]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. But uncertainty on the economic and political fronts leads to caution,the need for &quot;stingy growth&quot;. Middle East respondents reflected the most gloom about the global economy, as 70% believe that it is likely or very likely that there will be a double-dip recession within the next year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East continues to see growth in global CFA qualification ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. CFA Emirates has grown to be one of the most important societies of CFA Institute in the EMEA region. It continues to be the largest CFA society in the Middle East with a 114% increase in members over the past five years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi unveils new Environment, Health and Safety Management System for the food sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Integrated management system uses International Standards and best practice covering the entire food chain (from Farm to Fork).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE government initiatives for women empowerment revealed]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai School of Government seminar highlights the role of the UAE government in closing the gender gap in social, economic and political spheres.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Women on boards: First, diversity ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56222</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. For companies to have competitive advantage and to cope with an ever changing playing field, they should think strategically about the composition of the board, use board diversity as a tool to bring in the &#039;outside&#039; world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Schneider Electric wins prestigious Zayed Future Energy Prize]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56229</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Schneider Electric was recognized for its work on clean-tech projects, which transcended beyond the company&#039;s core business. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Salary survey amongst GCC in-house lawyers supports growing optimism in region&#039;s recovery]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56228</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE.  The average salary for a Head of Legal is almost US$21,000 a month (excluding bonus) but can be significantly more than this - especially if the individual is fluent in written and spoken Arabic and qualified in a Western, common law jurisdiction. 

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<title><![CDATA[How can we feed the world? Economist Conferences to address food crisis at inaugural summit]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56216</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Currently, over one billion people lack access to adequate food and nutrition. By 2050, the global population will surpass 9 billion people and agricultural systems will be increasingly challenged by water scarcity, climate change and volatility.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Risk Management in a Time of Global Uncertainty]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56213</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Zurich and Harvard Business Review Analytic Services find that while global companies are intensifying their focus on enterprise-wide risk management, most corporate leaders believe their companies have a long way to go in building an effective, risk-aware culture.

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<title><![CDATA[Credit Suisse Emerging Consumer Survey provides unique perspective on structural shift in global demand]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56212</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Detailed study profiles consumer sentiment within the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Indonesia. Together, these consumers represent 3.5 billion people across the globe.

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<title><![CDATA[Operating an equality policy in the Middle East: The global considerations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56209</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. This article examines the issue of enforcement of a Global Equality Policy and potential liability for an employer within the context of an organization operating in the Middle East, UK and USA. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Media becoming a more trusted source of news in MENA ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56208</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. YouGov study shows 1 in 5 now trust online sources more than traditional media; 45% of respondents access digital media using mobile phones.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia real estate shortage necessitates investment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56181</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Investors have not been spoilt for choice in the current economic climate, yet it is widely believed there are still ample opportunities available in real estate, especially when considering the long term picture. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Boston Consulting Group appoints new Partner and Managing Director in the Middle East ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56178</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Appointment of Jake Leslie Melville announced amid Middle East growth plans. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Franklin Covey announces Gulf tour of &#039;The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56176</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Complimentary overview events to focus on the management of decisions, attention, time and energy. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competing for the global middle class]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Three types of companies are jockeying for position in emerging economies, seeking to capture the loyalty of billions of new consumers. Thought leader Booz &amp; Company explores the options.   


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<title><![CDATA[BUILDEX 2012 underscores exceptional opportunities in Saudi Arabia&#039;s building and construction sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The 14th Saudi International Building &amp; Construction Exhibition, takes place at the Dhahran International Exhibition Center in Dammam from March 18-21.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Over-achieving and under-represented: The case for women on boards ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56163</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Vice President of the European Commission, Viviane Reding, says quotas are the only way to move women into the boardroom quickly enough. But will this really open the door?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bayt.com presents overview of Saudi job market and nationalisation at Tawteen 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Roundtable event offered expert advice to employees on the future of the Saudi job market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ernst &amp; Young launches Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 in the UAE]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56136</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The winner will represent the UAE at Ernst &amp; Young&#039;s World Entrepreneur Of The Year event in Monte Carlo in June 2012.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Experts to discuss future threats at Maritime Security and Surveillance Conference]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56111</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Global experts in maritime security and defence provide detailed analysis on how to successfully tackle emerging threats in the region with the latest strategies and innovations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing in times of uncertainty: 20 experts speak out]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56112</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Academy of International Business - MENA 2012 forum structured around six intensive sessions over three days from January 13-15.
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<title><![CDATA[EU-GCC Clean Energy Network to host annual conference at World Future Energy Summit 2012 in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56096</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Masdar Institute faculty to join industry experts and stakeholders in leading knowledge sharing sessions on clean energy and advanced technologies.

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<title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD tops &#039;Brand Simplicity Index&#039; as region&#039;s No.1 retail banking brand ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56093</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Rated first among Middle East banks in Index published by top global branding firm, Siegel+Gale; Distinguished for clear statements, concise communications, efficient transactions and abundance of physical locations.

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<title><![CDATA[Road, rail and bridge projects planned in the GCC worth US$142 billion]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56079</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Railway projects, including rail, metro, tram, and stations are valued at US$79 billion, this includes the US$30 billion GCC rail network.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Competitiveness Council holds board meeting after restructuring ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56065</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The World Bank&#039;s Ease of Doing Business Report 2011-2012 ranked the UAE 5th globally out of 183 countries for Trading Across Borders, and 1st in the Arab world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Towers Watson introduces updated versions of RiskAgility MoSes and RiskAgility Economic Capital software]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56063</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. RiskAgility EC provides real-time risk analytics that fully reflect the nature of the business for continuous solvency monitoring and risk management.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East sees susutained economic future through expertise in the region]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56061</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Middle East is currently characterised by significant potential for investment in a wide range of sectors.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ernst &amp; Young appoints Toby Stokes as EMEIA Aviation Sector Leader ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56058</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Stokes is based full-time in the Middle East to be close to new developments and to the geographic shift of influence in the aviation industry towards the region. 

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<title><![CDATA[Hiring practices: Employers look for &#039;hunger, drive and ambition&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56054</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Salary considerations come second, while regional employers are very willing to hire subordinates more qualified than them, according to a Bayt.com poll.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bayt.com brings Virtual Job Fair concept to Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Jobseekers and employers can access Bayt.com&#039;s Virtual Job Fair online from January 14 - 18, 2011.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East can become major exporter of renewable energy, says industry expert]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56016</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Middle East Electricity&#039;s Power &amp; Utilities Infrastructure Conference to address pressing issues in the regional utilities landscape.
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<title><![CDATA[Governments and businesses under-prepared for &#039;Black Swan&#039; events, says Chatham House report ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=56007</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Widespread disruption and business failure in the UK economy can be staved off for at most a week in the case of a natural disaster or major terrorist attack.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TAQNIA aims to enable knowledge-based economy in Saudi Arabia ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55991</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. New company will take part in diversifying the national economy by bringing technology and other innovation-centered businesses to Saudi Arabia. 

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<title><![CDATA[UAE non-oil private sector business activity at 4-month low]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55964</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Output and new order growth eased and employment stagnated, a survey by Markit Economics and HSBC Bank showed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh to focus on entrepreneurship ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55950</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The event is expected to offer insight on the continuing economic and financial problems affecting the world as well as positive ideas to address the most pressing global challenges.
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<title><![CDATA[Networking: Is it showing off or vital to an entrepreneur&#039;s success? ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55946</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The need for &#039;networking&#039; among entrepreneurs was recently noted by a group of prominent Arab businessmen who obtained the support of US venture capitalist Bill Glynn to launch an exclusive, members-only networking club.

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<title><![CDATA[Cass Business School Dubai launches consulting service in the Middle East and North Africa]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55943</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Cass Consulting applies academic research techniques to real-world business problems. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ernst &amp; Young sponsors World Future Energy Summit 2012 Project Village ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55939</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Project Village to showcase developments with over one Gigawatt capacity potential]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Two former US Secretaries of State keynote speakers at The Family Office Conference in Dubai ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55921</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The annual event is organised around a series of panel discussions with the main debate focusing on &quot;The Middle East in 2020.&quot; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Serco acquires Mubadala subsidiary]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55912</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Serco expands integrated facilites management business in Abu Dhabi to meet growing demand. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Private sector salary increases in 2011 highest in Saudi Arabia, followed by Qatar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55888</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Salaries increased by an average of 5.5% across all industries in the UAE during 2011 compared to 4.4% the previous year , according to Towers Watson research.

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<title><![CDATA[Want a successful merger? Be similar yet different enough ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55856</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Companies frequently cite synergies as a motivation for mergers. However, research shows many related mergers do produce increased cash flows and new products. 
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<title><![CDATA[Bank marketers need to reassure and more effectively communicate with their customers, finds CMO Council survey]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55853</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  The intense global media and regulatory scrutiny of the financial services industry is giving bank marketers pause for thought. 

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<title><![CDATA[Leadership expert Robin Sharma to host seminar in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55851</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Author of &quot;The Monk who sold his Ferrari&quot; will conduct a half day seminar at the Emirates Palace on 22 February 2012.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Boston Consulting Group announces Middle East management changes]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55834</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The global management consulting firm has recently announced a spate of management changes as part of its expansion plans for the Middle East.

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<title><![CDATA[UAE consumers spend an average of 17% of monthly household income on groceries and general shopping, reveals MasterCard survey]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55837</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Hypermarkets are the most visited outlets for this category of spend with 84% of consumers claiming to visit them.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Adoption of global accounting standards, hampered by lack of professionals]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55836</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Accountants and financial professionals need additional skill sets to evolve from &quot;counters of wealth&quot; to &quot;creators of wealth&quot; and influencers of strategy in organizations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar projects worth US$106 billion still to be awarded ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55831</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Projects 2012 conference programme to focus on major opportunities as Doha prepares to award the first of US$106 billion worth of projects. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[With no chimneys in Dubai, how will Santa deliver my gift?]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55818</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. UAE text message question and answer service, The Question Company, has been inundated with seasonal requests.

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<title><![CDATA[Over US$4 billion of renewable energy projects confirmed for Project Village at World Future Energy Summit 2012]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55811</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE.Twenty five renewable energy projects sign up for purpose-built platform bringing together owners, developers and solutions providers; another 10 are in the pipeline.

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<title><![CDATA[Only 20% in the UAE believe their financial situation has improved in 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55804</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Meanwhile, 43% of respondents are optimistic that their financial status will improve in 2012, reveals Bayt.com and YouGov survey.

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<title><![CDATA[Can you survive today&#039;s business world? ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55800</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Innovation may be the buzz word, but it&#039;s no panacea. Professor Morten Hansen and Jim Collins new book &quot;Great by Choice&quot; shows what else you need to stay alive and ahead of the rest.

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi women are creating their own future]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55795</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA.  The unemployment rate of Saudi women is slowly decreasing - from 29% total female unemployment in 2010 to 26.6% in 2011. 
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<title><![CDATA[93% of UAE companies plan to recruit in 2012 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55794</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. 2012 will see accelerated business activity and with this greater hiring in the UAE and the wider region, reveals The Gulf Recruitment Group latest review.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hawkamah organizes first MENA judicial colloquium on insolvency and restructuring ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55758</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The participants of the colloquium examined the legal and policy dimensions of insolvency and restructuring via case studies on restructuring and panel discussions on insolvency law.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to structure a housing Public Private Partnership in Iraq ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55751</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The BOO/BOT/BOOT/BTO models that we now see being used for infrastructure and utility projects can also be extended for use in the housing sector, although there are a number of important differences that must be recognised and built into a housing concession. 
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<title><![CDATA[Multinationals to maximize office space in Gulf]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55744</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Global drive to cut overheads begins to shape regional corporate strategy despite softening office rents says Dubai-based interior architect Pringle Brandon.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Growth in steel, metal and building material trade showcases GCC&#039;s robust momentum in infrastructure investment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55720</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Frost &amp; Sullivan&#039;s perspective on the growth in steel, metals and building manufacturing companies in Jebel Ali Freezone.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Dubai Exports&#039; hosts B2B meetings with Saudi Arabian and Indian companies]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55717</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The event included companies from the construction, petrochemical and services sectors. The program included one-to-one meetings allowing Saudi and Indian companies to meet with UAE companies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stuxnet 2 makes Middle East organisations rethink their cyber security plans]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55716</link>
<description><![CDATA[OMAN. With many still struggling to recover from the damage caused by Stuxnet, the recent discovery of Stuxnet 2 ensures that 2012 will not be an easy one for cyber security experts.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai introduces state-of-the-art &#039;Meydani&#039; to facilitate trade control and inspections]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55715</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Department of Economic Development launches portable electronic device to help save time, improve customer satisfaction and productivity; It will also help combat fraud and increase transparency.
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<title><![CDATA[Cautious outlook across Gulf businesses despite healthy 2012 salary forecast, finds Mercer study ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55707</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Survey results shows nearly every company surveyed in three key markets - Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar - plan to give pay rises and hire more people during the coming year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Steel, Metal and Building Material trade in Dubai&#039;s Jafza business park up 14% last year ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55697</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Free Zone expects sector-related trade to rise further in 2011, officials announce at Jafza&#039;s 7th Strategic Customer Forum.

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<title><![CDATA[Legal update: Draft new Companies Law approved by the UAE ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55679</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. If the Draft does become law it will be a clear indication that the UAE government intends to make good on its promise to cement the UAE&#039;s position as the jurisdiction of choice for businesses looking to establish a presence in the Middle East.
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<title><![CDATA[Communication brands help consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia simplify their lives, reveals survey]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55657</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Google, McDonald&#039;s and Apple ranked in the Top 10; Health and general insurance brands rated among the lowest in Siegel+Gale&#039;s Second Annual Global Brand Simplicity Index.

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<title><![CDATA[65 million MENA homes will be connected to satellite television by 2016]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55652</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. CABSAT 2012, the leading digital media event in the region, is bringing together the most dynamic broadcast markets in the world.
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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull Saudi secures US$94 million commercial development in Riyadh ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55634</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Latest project takes the total value of awarded contracts in Saudi to US$653 million year to date. 

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<title><![CDATA[Leading Saudi women unite to reveal their success secrets]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55626</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Even though Saudi Arabian women have a literacy rate of almost 80%, less than two thirds are employed, despite the fact that 78.3% of unemployed women have graduated from university.
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<title><![CDATA[GE highlights its commitment to Saudi Vision 2020 at US-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55627</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. High level officials and business leaders from Saudi Arabia and the US meet to explore opportunities for greater economic collaboration at Forum in Atlanta. 

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<title><![CDATA[MBA employers name world&#039;s top 200 business schools ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55618</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The QS Global 200 Business Schools Report, provides an alternative to traditional MBA rankings by highlighting the value of MBA programs around the world according to the qualification&#039;s end consumer- the MBA employer.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Honeywell expands in Iraq with opening of Basra office]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55611</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Honeywell&#039;s second office to open in Iraq since 2010 will further strengthen the company&#039;s commitment to its customers and partners in Southern Iraq.

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<title><![CDATA[Private sector Voluntary Emissions Reduction Carbon Credits remains a strong investment option, says Dubai-based brokerage]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55614</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. As world leaders continue talks in Durban on renewal of the Kyoto Protocol - which has been in place since 1997 to limit greenhouse gases emissions - Carbon Credit brokerage Advanced Global Trading, reassures investors. ]]></description>
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