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<title><![CDATA[More UAE travellers move to digital contactless payments, reveals global industry study]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. 94% of UAE respondents prefer to embed &quot;Augmented Reality&quot; on their mobile devices .]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates adds fifth US gateway with new service to Dallas/Fort Worth ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates will serve Dallas/Fort Worth daily with a Boeing 777 aircraft. ]]></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[Arabian Construction Co. to renovate Nile Ritz Carlton in Cairo]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. ACC has been awarded the US$90 million contract which includes interior finishing and mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) scheduled to be completed in 18 months.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai World Central handles 90,000 tonnes of cargo in 2011]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In 2011 Dubai World Central&#039;s average monthly air cargo volumes totalled 7,477 tonnes compared to 795 tonnes per month recorded during the airport&#039;s first half year of operations in 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways could delay A380 delivery for cracks]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. &quot;I&#039;m sure that it (the cracks) is something that has emerged and that Airbus is capable of putting it right soon,&quot; Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DSF 2012: What&#039;s in store for this weekend]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai Fashion 2012, Layali Dubai, and DSF Carnival among the Dubai Shopping Festival highlights.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;BB Forever - Brigitte Bardot, the legend&#039; photo exhibition to run in four Sofitel Hotels in the US]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Unique photo exhibition will run throughout 2012 in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and New York; Conceived in collaboration with journalist and writer Henri-Jean Servat, the exhibition traces the life of the famous French actress.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways to open new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Airline&#039;s first dedicated airport lounge outside Doha hub for First And Business Class passengers; Carrier set to increase frequency on busy Doha - London Heathrow route to five flights daily from March 25.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Holding unit confirms repayment of US$500 million bond ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group confirmed today the repayment of a US$500 million bond maturing on February 1, and three scheduled coupon payments on its Medium Term Notes.
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain may sell Gulf Air or reduce its size, says report]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Selling the airline and building a new carrier is seen as the likeliest scenario and would cost the government US$1.2 billion, Gulf Daily News reported.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulfood 2012 conferences highlight key trends for growing Middle East F&amp;B industry]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Foodpreneurs, Franchising and Food Processing &amp; Packaging Leadership Summits address fastest growing industry sectors.  ]]></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[Emirates strengthens services to Iraq on increased passenger and cargo demand]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Airline announces additional capacity increase between Dubai and Baghdad, growing its services to seven flights per week, starting 2 February 2012.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bombardier signs PrivatAir for up to 10 CSeries aircraft]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Based on list price, the firm order contract is valued at approximately US$309 million, and could increase to US$636 million if the five options are exercised.
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways has identified European takeover target, says CEO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Airline also interested in investing in India, though overseas carriers currently face hurdles that make such a move impractical, Akbar Al Baker said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jumeirah to operate luxury resort on Bali ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Jumeirah Bali, located on the southern tip of the exclusive Jimbaran District, will look out onto the pristine sands of the renowned Dreamland surfer&#039;s beach and is adjacent to Bali&#039;s exclusive New Kuta Golf Course. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deloitte announces 30 new Middle East partners, principals and directors to address regional market growth and potential ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A number of additional appointments and transfers reflect the firm&#039;s focus on addressing client needs in growth sectors in the region, including Energy, Oil &amp; Gas, Telecommunications, Technology, Hospitality and Financial Services. 

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<title><![CDATA[Bombardier brings interactive CSeries aircraft dome to Bahrain International Airshow 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Interactive dome features state-of-the-art passenger cabin demonstrator and new cockpit demonstrator for the all-new Bombardier CSeries aircraft.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad airways named world&#039;s leading airline at world travel awards]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The judges also presented Etihad Airways with awards for the World&#039;s Leading First Class and World&#039;s Leading Airline to the Middle East. 
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Airways seals US367 million spare engine deal ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Airline mandates sale and lease back transactions to Sanad Aero Solutions and Engine Lease Finance Corporation for the financing of its 16 in-service spare engines and seven future spare engine deliveries.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ernst &amp; Young appoints Toby Stokes as EMEIA Aviation Sector Leader ]]></title>'
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<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[Burj Al Arab celebrates Year of the Dragon  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Burj Al Arab will bring all the colour and sensory experiences of Chinese New Year to guests this month.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Dubai Mall is world&#039;s most-visited shopping and leisure destination ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Mall receives 54 million visitors in 2011; Surpasses annual tourist arrivals to New York City; Annual footfall grows 15%. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Shopping Festival launched with musical fireworks]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DSF has become a magnet for shoppers mainly because of its shopping-linked raffles and promotions that offer visitors an array of prizes. 

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<title><![CDATA[2012 expected to be &#039;year of the 737 MAX,&#039; says Boeing ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Boeing wraps up 2011 with record-breaking order announcements; Orders from Emirates and Southwest Airlines set new records.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[British Airways announces winter sale]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Special fares valid for travel to UK, Europe and North America on World Traveller (economy) and World Traveller Plus (premium economy) cabins.

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<title><![CDATA[Jewellery is a girl&#039;s best friend at Mandarin Oriental, Munich ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Mandarin Oriental, Munich and Pomellato offer a brilliant luxury Valentine&#039;s Day package.

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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi International Airport celebrates 30th anniversary ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi&#039;s aviation hub has welcomed over 126 million passengers since 1982.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai passenger traffic grows 8.9% in November]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The year to date traffic reached 46.3 million passengers, up 7.8% over the corresponding period in 2010.
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<title><![CDATA[Air Arabia wins Best Low cost International award]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Airline recognized by the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi International Airport&#039;s traffic up 16%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Over one million passengers travelled through Abu Dhabi&#039;s international gateway last month.

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<title><![CDATA[Air Arabia ends year on a high with delivery of new aircraft]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Airbus aircraft number 500 to be delivered in 2011; The new aircraft is also Air Arabia&#039;s sixth aircraft of 2011.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[flydubai doubles Iraqi network with two new routes]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Low-cost carrier to commence flights to Baghdad and Najaf from January 2012. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Adel Ali named &#039;Business Leader of the Year&#039; at Middle East Accountancy and Finance Excellence Awards]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. CEO recognised for establishing Air Arabia as region&#039;s number one low-cost carrier]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad raises Air Berlin stake to 29.2% to boost cooperation]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Etihad, which already owned 2.99% of Air Berlin, will keep the stake for at least two years and not increase the holding during that time. 
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<title><![CDATA[The Carlyle Group acquires 42% stake in Alamar Foods]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA.  Global private equity firm The Carlyle Group today announced it has acquired a 42% stake in Alamar Foods from the Al Jammaz family of Saudi Arabia, which will continue to hold a majority stake.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Airports first in the Middle East to &#039;hire&#039; virtual assistants]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The state-of-the-art digital signage solutions use the very latest in rear-projected audio visual technology to create the illusion of a real person, conveying helpful security and brand messages.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Skylogue announces Middle East launch]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Skylogue is the first cooperative of airline passengers, seeking to bring members the benefit of collective bargaining using technology.
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<title><![CDATA[Mark Wynne-Smith to become CEO for Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Arthur de Haast steps up to Chairman; expands other roles within Jones Lang LaSalle

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<title><![CDATA[Emirates launches A380 Wi-Fi internet connectivity]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Passengers on 11 Emirates A380s, can now surf, share, email, or tweet their way across the Emirates network, with more to come.
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing, Etihad Airways announce order for 10 787-9 Dreamliners]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Order will make Etihad world&#039;s largest 787-9 Dreamliner airline customer; Abu Dhabi-based carrier also orders two Boeing 777 Freighters. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The World at her feet is off to Lebanon]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The World at her feet, a travel experience group for women in the Middle East, will head out to Lebanon on 26 January 2012.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Duty Free latest US$1 million bumper raffle winner named]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. New York-based John Gellert becomes latest millionaire in highly popular draw at Doha International Airport  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East carriers&#039; forecasted 2012 profit seen dropping by over 50% on eurozone crisis]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. IATA revises industry outlook; Long-haul market conditions deteriorating, in particular those linked to Europe.
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<title><![CDATA[Armani Hotel Dubai rings in the festive season]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The world&#039;s first hotel designed by Giorgio Armani in Burj Khalifa a spectacular array of luxury lifestyle choices.

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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi International Airport first to become Airport Carbon Accredited in Asia-Pacific]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The airport footprint will form the baseline measure to which future activities and targets will be aligned.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Post-Gaddafi Libya offers opportunities for investment in travel &amp; tourism]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The unstable nature of a post-revolutionary environment and high input costs for rebuilding damaged infrastructure remain high concerns, according to Euromonitor report.
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<title><![CDATA[American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. American Airlines said Tuesday that its parent company AMR Corporation has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization and expects to continue operations normally.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chandigarh, Bangalore and Pune emerge as the most desirable Indian cities to live]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Delhi ranked as the most unsafe metro and among the top four unsafe cities in the country, reveals YouGov survey.

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<title><![CDATA[The Dubai Fountain to perform to UAE National Anthem ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. To mark the 40th UAE National Day celebrations, The Dubai Fountain will perform to the UAE National Anthem from December 1 to 3, every day at 1pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways honours Journalist of the Year 2011]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Carrier sponsors Foreign Press Association awards in London; The Guardian&#039;s phone hacking investigation wins top prize.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Retail marks 40th UAE National Day with activities celebrating all four pillars of the &#039;Spirit of the Union&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai Aquarium &amp; Underwater Zoo to display UAE national flag - one of the largest in the world - within an aquarium environment; KidZania invites ideas for the nation&#039;s future from children.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi branching out into aerospace ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;You have to have a global ambition and that&#039;s what we have for Abu Dhabi...By 2030, we want to be one of top five aerostructure manufacturers in the world,&quot; Mubadala Aerospace Executive Director Hommaid al-Shemmari said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World&#039;s first ibis budget opens in Morocco]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  After unveiling the global economy brand dynamization project in September, Accor opens its first ibis budget in Tangier.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Shopping Festival 2012 dates announced ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The 32-day festival will be held from January 5 to February 5, 2012. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dense fog disrupts London flight schedules]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Foggy conditions in the south-east and east of England caused flights to be grounded at Heathrow and London City airports.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi wins &#039;Golf Destination Of The Year Africa &amp; Gulf States 2012&#039; IAGTO award]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi beat off competition from nine contenders, including five other shortlisted candidates Dubai, Kenya, Marrakesh in Morocco, Mauritius and the Western Cape in South Africa.

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing Electronic Flight Folder to be launched by Qatar Airways]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Airways 777 fleet first to transmit day-of-flight information directly to Electronic Flight Bag.
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<title><![CDATA[Partnerships, orders, innovative products mark Boeing&#039;s successful Dubai Airshow 2011]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Boeing enjoyed a successful Dubai Airshow 2011, highlighted by strengthened alliances with partners in the Middle East, landmark commercial airplane orders and an unprecedented display of technologically advanced aircraft. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai World Central to host Dubai Airshow 2013]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. US$272.5 million investment earmarked for Dubai World Central to cover the relocation of the Dubai Airshow 2013 and the start of the first phase of the aviation district.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways announces seven new routes for 2012 ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Airline to expand in Australia with launch Of flights to Perth; European growth drive continues to Helsinki and Zagreb; African network strengthened with services to Zanzibar, Kigali and Mombasa.

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<title><![CDATA[Airbus says tops order target after Dubai Air Show]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The European planemaker said it had won 211 orders and commitments worth US$20.5 billion at the show.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates  selects Rockwell Collins avionics for 62 new Airbus and Boeing aircraft]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The deal includes Rockwell Collins&#039; award winning MultiScan Threat Detection System and the GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways buys 50 Airbus A320neos, five A380s after deal hit &#039;impasse&#039; ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The value of the firm deal is US$6.4 billion at list price, Airbus commercial director John Leahy said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways chief spurns Airbus]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker dismissed Airbus as &quot;still learning to make airplanes&quot; and announced his carrier was cancelling an expected large order with the European manufacturer.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait&#039;s ALAFCO buys 50 Airbus A320neo planes]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO on Monday signed an agreement with Airbus to buy 50 A320neo aircraft, valued at US$4.6 billion at list price.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways announces 3-day worldwide sale]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Carrier offers discounted fares to over 100 global destinations; Up to 25% off Economy Class and up to 20% Savings on Business Class.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[EADS/Airbus, Boeing confirmed as foundation partners of Abu Dhabi&#039;s Global Aerospace Summit 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Forum will bring together international and regional senior executives from across the aerospace, aviation and space sectors for a four day event that will promote cross industry thought leadership and discuss future growth strategies.

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East requires over 1,920 aircraft worth over US$347 billion, says Airbus]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Aircraft fleet to almost treble in the next 20 years on expansion of the region as a geographical hub and tourist destination.

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing, Oman Air announce order for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55277</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Order increases Boeing&#039;s 787 customer base in Middle East
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing projects US$450 billion market for airplanes in the Middle East ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Boeing sees demand for 2,520 new airplanes over the next 20 years as the region&#039;s carriers continue to top global air traffic and capacity growth rates. 

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<title><![CDATA[Mubadala, Boeing announce agreements on aerostructures and military sustainment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55271</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Deals further Abu Dhabi&#039;s plans to become a global aerospace hub; Strata manufacturing positioned to become direct supplier of composite aerostructures; AMMROC and Boeing to support UAE military aviation platforms.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bombardier increases commercial aircraft sales and marketing support to Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Bombardier Aerospace announced the establishment of a regional sales and marketing office in Dubai to serve the Middle East and Africa.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Airbus builds on corporate jet activity ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. New organisation, Airbus Corporate Jets, will bring together commercial, programme and support activities in a single in-house unit to better respond to growth prospects.

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing, Emirates announce historic order for 50 777-300ERs]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55252</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates order is the single largest airplane order in Boeing history with a value of US$18 billion; Deal breaks the record for most 777s ordered in a single year.
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates order to kickstart Dubai Air Show]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A Boeing airplane order worth up to US$15 billion from host airline Emirates looked set to fire up the Dubai Air Show as Gulf airlines expand in the face of growing fears over the world economy.

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrives at Dubai Air Show]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The airplane will be on display 13-16 November before returning to the United States.
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East outbound travel market worth US$20 billion by 2030  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. 66% of space already allocated at Arabian Travel Market 2012 underscoring importance of multi billion regional outbound travel market-UAE and Saudi alone now worth over US$11.4 billion. 

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing sees continued growth for the Middle East]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. 787 Dreamliner and Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey to make Middle East debut; Robust presence announced at 2011 Dubai Airshow.

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing takes Dreamliner tailwind to Dubai as Airbus A350 slips]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55227</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Airbus won&#039;t have a new plane until 2014&#039;s first half, with yesterday&#039;s six-month postponement for the entry into service of the A350-900.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jumeirah Group to operate Grosvenor House Apartments in London]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55222</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Located on London&#039;s Park Lane and originally built in the 1920s, Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living has undergone a complete internal rebuild and refurbishment. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Armani Hotel Milano opens]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new Armani Hotel Milano is the second hotel to be launched within the Armani Hotels &amp; Resorts project and marks the continued collaboration with Emaar Properties. 
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<title><![CDATA[Nestl&Atilde;&copy; survey reveals interesting results on dessert eating trends in the Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55214</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Cakes and Arabic sweets emerge as the most popular desserts among regional consumers

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<title><![CDATA[Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55187</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The two aircraft will be part of a formidable lineup of defence and commercial products and services designed to meet the needs of Middle East customers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gaucho Dubai to open Monday 7 November 2011]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Renowned London restaurant opens in Dubai&#039;s cosmopolitan financial district.

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<title><![CDATA[Burj Al Arab to celebrate 40th UAE National Day with intimate evening of Jazz from Wynton Marsalis]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55154</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Nine-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner makes his Dubai debut, performing UAE National Anthem at iconic location.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways eyes underserved Africa for expansion]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55139</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Airline spells out commitment to region after Entebbe and Benghazi launches.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mixed-use and hotel developments in emerging markets ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55134</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. With changes to the nature of hotel development, and the manner in which such developments are funded, developers, hotel owners and hotel operators face a new reality.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates first half profit sags 76% on fuel costs, exchange rates]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55129</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Airline had profit of AED827 million for the six months ended September 30 compared with profit of AED3.4 billion in the prior-year period.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ DXB Connect launched ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The world&#039;s first airport prepaid MasterCard card aimed primarily at airport clientele.
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<title><![CDATA[70% of UAE consumers plan to travel for leisure in the coming months, finds MasterCard survey]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55118</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. India led the pack with 25% of the UAE respondents aiming to travel there in the coming year. UAE especially popular destination for consumers from Oman, KSA, Kuwait and Qatar.

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<title><![CDATA[Grosvenor House Dubai reveals Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55087</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The ultimate dining, lounging and party venue arrives in Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways announces new route to Isfahan as part of massive expansion drive across Iran]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55084</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Daily flights to central Iranian city Of Isfahan begin in January 2012; 31 extra flights each week across four cities represent 150% capacity hike.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qantas flights take off again]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55075</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Australian airline Qantas has resumed flights, with the first London departure cleared for take-off from Heathrow.

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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait delays state airline&#039;s privatisation]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55060</link>
<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. The committee made a recommendation to the Council of Ministers to proceed with a restructuring plan before undertaking the privatisation process.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi delays Louvre, Guggenheim, Zayed National Museum citing &#039;magnitude of work&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55050</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The projects were originally due for completion in 2013 and 2014. Revised dates will be announced after the review is complete, the Tourism Development &amp; Investment Co. said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Etihad Airways wins &#039;Best Business Class&#039; at 2011 Biz Travel Forum in Milan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=55020</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Travel managers, human resource directors, facility managers, and travel buyers of medium and large companies involved in the Italian travel management field voted for the award.

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<title><![CDATA[Passenger traffic at Dubai International grows 6.2% ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai Airports today released Dubai International&#039;s monthly traffic report for September which shows a year on year growth of 6.2% in passenger numbers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways to launch flights to Benghazi ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Operating four-times-a-week non-stop from Doha, the newest route will take the number of destination launches by the airline to 15 during 2011.
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