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<title><![CDATA[Global economy in trouble if oil hits US$100, says Nouriel Roubini ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41790</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Roubini said oil&#039;s jump to US$80 a barrel is unjustified and that a run to US$100 may cause economic stress the way record highs near US$150 did last year. 
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<title><![CDATA[Halliburton wins Saudi Aramco turnkey drilling deal for South Ghawar ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41788</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The contract is Aramco&#039;s first-ever integrated turnkey drilling award, as part of a strategy to increase collaboration with major oilfield service providers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi residents to help their city go green]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41743</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi has launched today the first eco-friendly door to door recycling scheme of its kind in the region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TechnoPark to set up integrated water management centre of excellence]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41771</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. TechnoPark is moving ahead, through its R&amp;D arm, Dubai Institute of Technology to focus its research and development activities in water desalination and water.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE applauds US-UAE civilian nuclear energy cooperation agreement]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41753</link>
<description><![CDATA[GE has actively supported the historic US-UAE agreement, which has been praised for its non-proliferation provisions that create a model for other countries in the region and around the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevron hosts Saudi and Kuwaiti senior petroleum officials]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  The three-year project could potentially lead to full-field steamflooding of the reservoir, marking the first commercial application of a conventional steamflood in a carbonate reservoir anywhere in the world.  

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<title><![CDATA[Arthur D Little urges MENA Telecoms operators on Carbon issue ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41719</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Report reveals MENA Telecom operators could gain competitive advantage by addressing carbon issue
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<title><![CDATA[Moody&#039;s downgrades five Dubai state-linked firms  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41728</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The ratings outlook for DP World, Dewa, DIFCI and Jafz is negative, reflecting ongoing economic pressures. The ratings of both DHCOG and Emaar have been maintained on review for downgrade.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Village wins Arabia CSR awards]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41730</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Global Village has announced its selection as the winner of the prestigious Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility Award in the small category for innovative waste management strategy deployed during the last season.

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<title><![CDATA[SAOGE 2009 comes to a close as a resounding success]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41703</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The 2nd edition of the Saudi Arabia International Oil &amp; Gas Exhibition &amp; Conference attracted a total of 6770 attendees over the 3 days.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Mercantile Exchange hits new average daily volume record ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41634</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DME today announced that a record average daily volume of 2,624 contracts was achieved in its flagship DME Oman Crude Oil Futures contract  during the month of October 2009.

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<title><![CDATA[Zurich Insurance Company appoints Regional Manager]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41638</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. ZIC has reiterated its dedication to Middle East energy insurance programmes with news of the appointment of Michael Morgan as Regional Manager, Global Energy, Global Corporate in the Middle East.

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<title><![CDATA[International Oil &amp; Gas leaders gather in Saudi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41632</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The 2nd Saudi Arabian Oil &amp; Gas Exhibition &amp; Conference  was officially inaugurated today by Zareb bin Sa&#039;eed Al Qahtani, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[70 companies from 21 countries to exhibit at IDA World Congress 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41612</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The latest scientific and technological breakthroughs in desalination and water treatment will be launched by global industry specialists in Dubai at the International Desalination Association World Congress 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Idemitsu Lube Middle East &amp; Africa inaugurates office in Dubai Airport Freezone]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41597</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Demand for lubricating oil in the Middle East region has sharply increased since 2002 and Idemitsu Lube Middle East &amp; Africa transaction doubled to 16 million litres during the seven years from 2002 to 2008.

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<title><![CDATA[Final preparations in full swing for IDA World Congress 2009 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41587</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Desalination conference an opportunity to strength collective quest for sustainable future, says Al Hashemi of TechnoPark.

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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices surge above US$80 a barrel on US growth  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41569</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil prices surged back above US$80 a barrel in Asian trade Friday on news the US has emerged from a long and painful recession after posting its strongest growth in two years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Oil &amp; Gas to provide Qatargas with integrity management services]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41556</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. GE Oil &amp; Gas&#039; PII Pipeline Solutions business has been awarded a multi-million US dollar, six-year contract to supply Qatargas Operating Company Limited with advanced pipeline integrity management services to enhance the monitoring and maintenance of the company&#039;s liquid natural gas network.
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Aramco switches to Argus Sour Crude Index for US deliveries]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41555</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Saudi Aramco announced that it will begin using the Argus Sour Crude Index (ASCI) published by Argus Media as the benchmark price for all grades of crude oil sold to US customers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sharjah electricity costs doubled in two years]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41515</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Farnek Avireal survey details multi-million dirham impact on commercial and 
residential property in power hungry northern emirate.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Masdar and Seychelles Government assess wind power project Mahe Island]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41511</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi&#039;s multi-faceted future energy announced they will be carrying out a wind resource assessment study for the proposed wind power project on the island of Mahe.

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<title><![CDATA[Oil and gas initiatives worth over US$196 billion on going in GCC]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41506</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Development and exploration investments valued at over US$196 billion are being undertaken across the GCC oil and gas (O&amp;G) sector, according to latest published reports. 

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<title><![CDATA[Technology transfer a critical issue ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41497</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Deputy Director General of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership has highlighted technology transfer as a key issue critical to advancing the sustainable energy.

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<title><![CDATA[Shell endorses first Muscat Youth Summit]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. The first Muscat Youth Summit, organised by the Brand Oman Management Unit received the endorsement of Shell Development Oman.  

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<title><![CDATA[Despite rising prices, oil still lags other asset values, says BofA Merrill Lynch report]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41475</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. While crude oil is up by around 10% in US dollars in the last two month, it has only gone up by 5% in euros. An abrupt increase in oil could recreate the conditions for a price collapse, the report says.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TAQA Bratani announces first new north sea oil well on stream]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41471</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The well was drilled from the TAQA Bratani operated North Cormorant platform and was completed safely, on time and within budget.



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<title><![CDATA[3Com wins contract with Schneider Electric UAE]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41447</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. 3Com is providing energy provider Schneider Electric in the UAE with a complete core-to-edge network which will help the company make energy safer and more reliable.  

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<title><![CDATA[Turning around &#039;troubled&#039; projects]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41420</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Seminars to present recommendations on better and faster risk management decisions as slowdown hits US$200 billion in hydrocarbon projects.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Surplus on global gas markets may reach 15%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41393</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Due to the recession, world-wide demand for natural gas will drop for the first time in the history of international gas markets, according to Booz &amp; Company&#039;s report,  &#039;An Unprecedented Market - How the recession is changing global gas markets&#039;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UN inspectors to visit Iran uranium enrichment plant]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAN. UN inspectors will visit Iran&#039;s controversial second uranium enrichment plant on Sunday, as US President Barack Obama garnered support for a separate deal with Tehran to end the crisis over its nuclear programme.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE nuclear deal to take effect soon, says US State Department]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41347</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  The US and the UAE are finalising a landmark nuclear power cooperation agreement now that Congress has given its tacit approval, US officials said. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Ecuador&#039;s plans to leave oil under the Amazon a new model for tackling climate change?]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41335</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. While the world&#039;s attention may be fixed on Copenhagen, it is in Ecuador that one of the boldest new measures yet taken by a government to combat climate change has been announced. 

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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain, Iran set to resume South Pars gas talks]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41340</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAN. Negotiations for imports of Iranian natural gas from the South Pars field to Bahrain are set to start again, said the Bahrain oil and gas minister.

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<title><![CDATA[Oil retreats after hitting fresh one-year high above US$81 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41326</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil prices dropped below US$81 a barrel Thursday, retreating from a 2009 high, as the US dollar steadied in Asian trading.

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<title><![CDATA[South Korea&#039;s KOGAS to build US$345 million energy plant in Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41286</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The company will sign a preliminary deal with the Saudi Arabian government for a plant in Jubail, which would have an annual capacity of 300,000 tonnes of dimethylether from 2013.
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<title><![CDATA[TAQA, Bergermeer consortium and Gazprom move ahead with final investment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41276</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. As operator of the project, TAQA has completed a thorough environmental and safety assessment and expects to receive all necessary permits in 2010. 





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<title><![CDATA[China receives first shipment of LNG from Qatar  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41261</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The cargo of 216,000 cubic meters arrived at China National Offshore Oil Corp&#039;s Dapeng LNG terminal in Shenzhen. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi plans US$50 billion oil and gas investment to boost output, 40% production hike at Upper Zakum]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41260</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE plan to boost production capacity at its Upper Zakum crude oilfield was expected to cost up to US$12 billion.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices climb to one-year peak near US$80]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. World oil prices rose Monday as demand recovery and a weaker dollar  raised sentiment in energy trading.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi secures US$2.15 billion financing for Shuweihat power project]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41191</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi has sealed a US$2.15 billion long-term financing deal for its Shuweihat 2 water and power project, signalling the return of appetite for regional project finance, officials and bankers said on Monday.

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<title><![CDATA[GCC hydrocarbon projects worth US$690 billion despite 30% cancellations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41156</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. New Proleads investigation assesses impact of global slowdown on economically vital GCC oil, gas and petrochemical sectors.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Strategy vital for nuclear power in Middle East and North Africa ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41152</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The civilian use of nuclear energy is experiencing a world-wide renaissance, with more than 300 new reactors currently being planned or proposed globally. 

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<title><![CDATA[Regional demand sees expo invest in Asia Training Centre]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41135</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. International oilfield service company Expro has invested in a new training centre to underline its commitment to developing the skills of its workforce in Asia.

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<title><![CDATA[TAQA restructures leadership team]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41133</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company has announced a restructuring of its senior management team, as the company moves into a new phase of development. 

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<title><![CDATA[Taqa CEO leaves firm on diverging views with board]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The outgoing chief executive of Abu National Energy Co said on Saturday he decided to step down after his vision for the state-backed oil producer diverged from that of its board.

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<title><![CDATA[Oil price hits one-year high above US$78]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41117</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The price of oil hit a year-high above US$78 dollars on Friday after official data showed a pick-up for gasoline demand in the United States, the world&#039;s biggest energy consuming nation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC can save up to 11 billion cubic metres of gas supplies annually]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41069</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Palm District Cooling discussed urgent issues affecting the region&#039;s increasing energy consumption during its participation of the 4th International District Cooling Conference and Trade Show.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil price climbs above US$74]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41059</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil prices rose above US$74 on Tuesday, driven by prospects of improved demand as the economy recovers and as cold weather hits the United States earlier than expected, analysts said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA T&amp;D consolidates its leadership in 765 kV substations in India]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41054</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. AREVA&#039;s Transmission and Distribution division has recently won an order
worth approximately US$31 million from the Power Grid Corporation of India will deliver this project in Jaiti Kalan, located in Delhi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GCC oil and gas reserves are worth US$18.3 trillion, says DIFC report]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41051</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The enormous energy commodity assets are large enough to finance the transformation of the GCC economies, as well as to impact global asset valuations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Building efficiencies in field of water diplomacy is critical]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41044</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. HE Mohammad Ahmad Al Bowardi stated in the Water Diplomacy Programme that water shortage and the race to use shared resources is very likely to reach the point of harming neighbouring countries, which could lead to regional conflicts. 
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<title><![CDATA[Masdar CEO highlights importance of global collaboration ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41015</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Masdar CEO emphasising the importance of a collective effort towards ensuring that Renewable Energy Agency achieves its aggressive mandate.

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<title><![CDATA[Water may become scarce in the Middle East, warns World Bank report ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41005</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Water is the Middle East region will become scarce within decades unless it is radically better managed, the World Bank said in a report released yesterday in Abu dhabi ahead of the December meetings on climate change in Copenhagen.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Luup drives future of mobile payment solutions in Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40988</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Luup addresses the future growth of the region&#039;s mobile payment solutions industry &amp; makes the case for banks adopting mobile banking and payments at the World Islamic Retail Banking Forum

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<title><![CDATA[Power and water solutions showcased at Power Generation &amp; Water Solutions Middle East 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40991</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Power Generation &amp; Water Middle East, a key platform for the power and water industries to find products and solutions that will help them meet the key strategic and technical challenges facing the countries of the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pacific Controls launches Smart Energy Meters ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40983</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The device will help home and building owners to measure their assets Carbon Foot Print and implement processes to reduce energy consumption.
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<title><![CDATA[Consortium acquires Qatar Engineering &amp; Construction Company]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40972</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. A Consortium comprising of institutions from  The Consortium formed a close partnership to structure the transaction according to Shari&#039;ah principles. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East oil exporters&#039; foreign reserves to rise by US$100 billion ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40969</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Oil exporters in the Middle East and North Africa region are expected to increase their international reserve positions by over US$100 billion in 2010 as oil prices rebound, the IMF said on Sunday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices edge higher on economic recovery hopes]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40936</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. oil prices edged up on Friday after being pressured early by the weak dollar as the market refocused on hopes for economic recovery and forecasts for improving demand.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Masdar City to test GE smart appliances]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40900</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Masdar City pilot first to use smart appliances that measure and transmit real time power consumption. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi central bank chief defends dollar oil pricing, exchange peg ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40877</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia&#039;s central bank chief denied holding talks on dropping the dollar as the currency for pricing oil, and said his country&#039;s foreign-exchange peg to the dollar is a matter of national economic interest. 

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<title><![CDATA[GPCA Forum to focus on achieving sustainable growth beyond global crisis]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Key petrochemical and chemical industry leaders and experts will discuss a wide range of global and regional issues and challenges at the fourth annual GPCA Forum from 8-10 December in Dubai. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[LNG supplies seen tight from 2015 on delays, says Qatargas]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The postponement of planned natural gas liquefaction facilities amid the current global slump in natural gas prices will lead to tight supplies by 2015, a senior Qatari LNG official said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Investment in green technology is essential for the future    ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[OMAN. A panel of local environmental experts concluded Monday night at a Knowledge Oasis Muscat Digital Nation seminar that drastic changes in energy-consumption are necessary to avert a global crisis. 

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<title><![CDATA[Oil producers deny talks on replacing dollar]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil producing nations denied on Tuesday a British newspaper report that Gulf Arab states were in secret talks with Russia, China, Japan and France to replace the US dollar with a basket of currencies in trading oil.

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<title><![CDATA[TAQA on track to invest US$1 billion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company is in talks with three companies in the mid and downstream sector as it seeks to meet its US$1 billion spend target for the fourth-quarter.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&#039;s largest oil and gas exhibition promotes Saudisation]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. 2nd Saudi Arabia International Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference confirms over 250 exhibitors from 30 countries will be participating in this year&#039;s event on 1,3 &amp; 4 November. 

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<title><![CDATA[TAQA selects Wipro to deliver operations and application management services]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. TAQA&#039;s strategic intent is to build and operate a geographically diverse global portfolio of energy businesses. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE sets up nuclear regulator]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE has issued a federal law under which a nuclear regulatory body will be set up to monitor the peaceful use of atomic energy.

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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Ajman Sewerage&#039; signs an agreement with Ajman Bank ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Ajman Sewerage signed with Ajman Bank a cooperation agreement designed to facilitate the payment of wastewater bills by ASPCL customers.

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&#039;s 2009 budget allocation fast-tracks agriculture &amp; water sector developments]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The government has already been streamlining investment procedures and providing various financial incentives to further attract foreign investments into agriculture and water resource management.

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<title><![CDATA[Ausra selected as technology provider in Jordan]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. Ausra has been selected as the solar steam boiler supplier for the proposed 100-megawatt JOAN1 concentrated solar thermal power project currently under development in Ma&#039;an, Jordan. 

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<title><![CDATA[National Oil Companies need to prepare for continued price volatility, warns Marsh]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Marsh today warned that the National Oil Companies need to prepare for ongoing price volatility as the global economy emerges from recession. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar LNG Ras Laffan 3 bond issue assigned &#039;A&#039; rating outlook stable ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Ratings Services said it assigned its &#039;A&#039; long-term senior secured debt rating to the US$2.23 billion bonds issued by Qatar-based Ras Laffan Liquiefied Natural Gas. 
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<title><![CDATA[BP mulls stake in China-Kuwait joint refinery project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Kuwait has revived talks with BP as a potential partner in a US$9 billion joint venture refinery it plans to build with China&#039;s Sinopec.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vopak Horizon Fujairah announces petroleum operator training for UAE nationals]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Vopak Horizon Fujairah has joined hands with the Higher Colleges of Technology - Fujairah and Tanmia to launch the first-ever focused training programme for UAE nationals empowering them for rewarding careers in the petroleum sector. 

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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices drop under US$65 a barrel]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40615</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Concerns over weak US energy demand are resurfacing after data released Friday showed orders for American durable goods fell 2.4% in August against market expectations for a rise of 0.4%]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia relaunches US$6 billion power project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia plans to relaunch bids for the giant Ras Azzour project within six months.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World Future Energy Summit 2010 set to reach three-year high]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi, the emerging global hub for renewable energy, will be the venue for the largest and most diverse gathering of world leaders, investors, policy makers, researchers, financial institutions and experts dedicated to the sector from 18-21 January 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World&#039;s biggest Electronic &amp; Electrical equipment Expo in India]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40549</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Companies in the Middle East involved in electrical and electronics fields are invited to take part in the ELECRAMA 2010 exhibition to be held in Mumbai and take advantage of an multi-billion dollar opportunity to network and benefit from the stated goal of  &#039;Power for All by 2012,&#039; by  the Ministry of Power, Government of India.

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<title><![CDATA[Industry experts to showcase oil and gas projects at Abu Dhabi Conference 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40558</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Prominent government and private sector speakers to discuss major trends, issues and challenges affecting local and regional O&amp;G business and showcase developments

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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices will rise to US$$80 by early 2010, says Sanford Bernstein]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil prices will rise to US$80 a barrel by early next year, while declining natural-gas production in the US is likely to drive up gas prices.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Goldman raises oil demand outlook, expects price to reach US$85 in 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40539</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Goldman Sachs said on Friday global oil consumption was recovering more quickly than its previous estimates and raised its demand forecast, while maintaining its price outlook.
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<title><![CDATA[Maersk cancels Qatar crude cargo for Shaheen oilfield work]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40533</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Danish shipping and oil company A.P. Moller-Maersk has cancelled a cargo of Qatar al-Shaheen crude due to a shutdown for work to expand the oilfield.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices drop another 4% near US$66 on demand concerns]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. Oil prices dropped nearly 4% on Thursday to US$66 a barrel as weak US home sales data and high US crude inventories stirred doubts about a potential fuel demand recovery.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fitch downgrades Dewa and Dubai Holding unit, places Etisalat on watch negative]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Fitch ratings has today lowered Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and placed the ratings of telecoms firm Etisalat on watch with a negative outlook.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices slump 4% on supplies, inventory data]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. US crude futures fell at one stage by 4% before pulling back to above US$69 a barrel, retaining losses of more than 3% Wednesday afternoon in New York.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[US oil and gas company sees tremendous potential in Middle East

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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40459</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Exterran US$41.8 billion oil and gas equipment and services company headquartered in Houston, Texas USA is boosting its presence at the Dubai Airport Freezone more than 200% in anticipation of growth in the Mideast region.

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<title><![CDATA[Industry faces significant challenges in complying with new climate change regulations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40466</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Emission levels and carbon pricing will become increasingly important when assessing the creditworthiness of industrial companies, says Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Source Technologies is now  Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment compliant]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Source Technologies announced it is WEEE compliant. Under the WEEE directive, the company provides products free of hazardous material and enables a simple process for recycling their products.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top Engineering and Technical graduates to converge at excellence in Engineering Forum 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. OGS 2009 offers dedicated forum to cater to career development needs of young professionals in Middle East&#039;s oil &amp; gas sector.

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<title><![CDATA[Total warns on oil shortages, calls for more investment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40451</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The head of Total said he thought oil prices would rise to more than US$100 a barrel, from their current level of around US$70. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Event to focus on energy efficient lighting design and technology in UAE]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Energy and Environment Park today announced it will coorganise &#039;Architecture and Daylight&#039;, the third module in the Green Building conference series.

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<title><![CDATA[Iran shifts to euro in calculating value of oil fund]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAN. Iran has replaced the US dollar with the euro in calculating the value of its Oil Stabilisation Fund (OSF), Iranian media reported on Monday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Air Products and Samsung Engineering secure &#039;ASU&#039; win in Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Air Products announced that it has secured a contract for an air separation unit to supply National Industrial Gases. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TAQA to offset all business travel greenhouse gas emissions with atmosfair]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. TAQA went into agreement to offset all their greenhouse gases caused by the company&#039;s business air travels starting from January 2009.
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<title><![CDATA[Production Optimization Middle East 2009 oil sector conference  announced]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40411</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Regional reservoir and field development experts meet to discuss successful strategies to bolster petroleum extraction from ageing reserves.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Turkey may sign pact with Iraq on Nabuccco pipeline to carry gas into Europe]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Turkey and Iraq have discussed signing a memorandum of understanding to ship Iraqi gas to Europe via Turkey through the planned Nabucco pipeline.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Turkey, Qatar mull LNG pipeline via Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Turkey and Qatar have formed teams to start work on a possible LNG pipeline across Saudi Arabia that would ship Qatari gas to Turkey.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices lower on profit-taking]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40371</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil prices fell on Friday, hit by profit-taking and weaker stock markets, dealers said, although the losses were limited by upbeat economic data in the United States.

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