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<title><![CDATA[Dubai apartment prices fell 4.3% in the fourth quarter, reveals Landmark report]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Location and quality are driving apartment prices; while average prices decreased, select communities, including Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Burj Dubai, experienced slight increases according to Landmark Advisory&#039;s latest quarterly report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cityscape Dubai rebranded as Cityscape &#039;Global&#039; ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Cityscape management announced today that Cityscape Dubai has been renamed as Cityscape Global, acknowledging how the event has already evolved into a significant international platform for the real estate industry. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emaar closes Burj Khalifa&#039;s observation deck for maintenance]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &quot;Due to unexpected high traffic, the observation deck experience at the Burj Khalifa... has been temporarily closed for maintenance and upgrade,&quot; Emaar said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aldar launches partnership programme]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The programme will strategically and commercially align Aldar with reputable regional and international companies to build mutually beneficial long-term partnerships. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Pearl achieves prestigious LEED Gold pre-certification]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The pre-certification brings Dubai Pearl a step closer to setting a new precedent for sustainable urban communities in Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rimal completes work in Sun and Sky Towers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Rimal Engineering Products has today announced the completion of its work at the prestigious Sun and Sky towers on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Growing appetite for retail space at Limitless mixed-use project ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Global banks are now open for business at The Galleries at Downtown Jebel Ali, while the first cafes, restaurants and convenience stores are getting ready to move in to the mixed-use community development by Limitless.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Properties Group becomes member of United Nations Global Compact]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. With the UNGC membership, Dubai Properties Group joins an elite list of over 5,500 business participants and other stakeholders from more than 130 countries.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Ship Building to increase Emirati management staff ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44084</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. ADSB has announced that it will expand its Emirati management staff to 30% within the next five years to complement nationwide Emiratisation efforts. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s Limitless to seek US$1.2 billion loan rollover, say banking sources ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai World will seek to roll over a US$1.2 billion Islamic loan at its Limitless property unit due in March but it is unclear whether banks will agree in the absence of a standstill agreement.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New York University, Abu Dhabi agree on strict labour standards for new campus]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. NYU which will start building its Abu Dhabi campus this year, said it agreed with its government partners to require contractors to limit work hours, let workers keep their passports, and absorb recruitment costs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatari Diar finalises negotiations on strategic partnership with Vinci]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. After a round of exclusive negotiations that began on 31 August 2009, Diar has agreed to the wholesale transfer of Cegelec in exchange for 31.5 million shares in Vinci. 

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<title><![CDATA[MEP works project awarded to Drake &amp; Scull International Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The contract has been awarded by Arabian Construction Company and is valued at AED187 million (US$50.95 million).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Danube sustains growth momentum in 2009 ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Danube Building Materials posted more than four times growth in the last 5 years and reported an AED1 billion  (US$272 million) sales turnover in 2009, despite the slump in the regional and global real estate and construction sectors last year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[FutureBrand launches the annual Gulf Real Estate Study]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43988</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The fifth annual edition of the GRES, launches today. The detailed report offers an incisive brand analysis of the Gulf real estate market during 2009, a year of record highs and lows. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority and Rakeen Development determined to find solutions]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. This Project is one of the major real estate developments behind the success of Ras Al Khaimah as an investment destination and business hub.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East construction industry to descend on Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sustainable development projects in capital will help maintain momentum for UAE construction industry, say organisers of CityBuild Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tamweel reduces base rate]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Tamweel announced today a reduction in its base rate by 50 basis points to 7.9% for all flexible rate products effective 01 March, 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Investment Bank commences the construction of Sarajevo City Center]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. International Investment Bank announces the rapid progress of its new real estate initiative in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina, comprising 3 main components.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sales Price Index for Dubai residential properties increases 0.7% in fourth quarter 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The &#039;Sales Price Index for Dubai&#039; for residential properties has risen by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2009 as against third quarter 2009, according to figures released by REIDIN.com.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lebanon properties facing up to global crisis]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. Real estate prices had a sharp decline globally, while Lebanon enjoyed price increases in the same period. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diyar Al Muharraq continues sponsoring Al Dair Club]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Diyar Al Muharraq reaffirmed its commitment to the local community by renewing its sponsorship of Al Dair Club in Muharraq. 
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<title><![CDATA[Arabtec wins US$193 million Dubai tower contract]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The contract value is for the first stage of the project, which will take 38 months to complete.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s Sorouh fourth quarter net profit slumps 39%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sorouh Real Estate, the UAE&#039;s second biggest developer by market value, reported a 39.4% decline in fourth quarter profit as it booked more provisions and saw losses linked to associates.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Moody&#039;s downgrades Aldar to Baa2, ratings kept on review ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Moody&#039;s Investors Service today downgraded the ratings for Aldar, the Trust Certificates (sukuk) issued by Sukuk Funding (No. 2) Limited and the guaranteed Notes issued by Atlantic Finance Limited, to Baa2 from A3. 

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<title><![CDATA[Rakeen inks deal with Harradine Golf for Georgia project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Rakeen has announced that it has teamed up with Harradine Golf from Switzerland to design and construct an 18-hole golf course in Mukhrovany.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Demand for villas and townhouses remain strong despite the current economic situation]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The project attracted buyers due to its potential when it comes to offering stable capital gains and above average annual rental yields, says Harbor Real Estate. 

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<title><![CDATA[Sweet Homes confident of steady property prices within Ajman in 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sweet Homes Holdings is confident that the prices of properties within its two Ajman-based projects will remain stable all throughout 2010. 
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<title><![CDATA[Lebanon&#039;s construction projects worth US$1.8 billion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LEBANON. Lebanon&#039;s project-driven sectors are increasingly relying on skills investment through project management training to minimise project failure. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Masdar and Bayer MaterialScience sign co-operation on sustainable construction]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43763</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Bayer to implement EcoCommercial building program in Masdar City to highlight energy-efficient and economic construction in subtropical climate.
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<title><![CDATA[Arab investors poised to move on prime London real estate]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43741</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Local knowledge key for equity rich Arabs as market dynamics boost office prices and capital gains says Asteco in fourth quarter report on UK property market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai real estate market is becoming more attractive to tenants]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Dubai office market is becoming increasingly favourable for tenants as it is witnessing a significant demand-supply mismatch along with falling rentals and increased vacancies, according to Jones Lang LaSalle.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai WoodShow 2010 to feature &#039;Dubai WoodShow Forum&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43722</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The 4-hour conference will be held daily during the &#039;Dubai WoodShow&#039;, which will run from 13-15 April 2010 at the Dubai Airport Expo.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Holding unit makes US$100 million bond payments]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group said on Sunday it had made about US$100 million worth of scheduled distribution payments on three bonds due over the next five years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubailand delivers key leisure, entertainment and real estate developments during 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43699</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubailand marked the progress of a significant number of projects in 2009 and is poised to achieve new milestones for the coming year.
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s debt may hurt UAE property market, says Nomura ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43690</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Nomura said Dubai&#039;s debt crisis has sapped investor confidence and may hurt the property industry in the UAE this year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Memon Group unveils new brand identity &#039;Shaikhani Group&#039;
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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43675</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Memon Group Chairman has revealed that the move is in line with the Group&#039;s new strategy for growth in the region, which involves undertaking of new projects and collaboration with leading industry partners. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Eastbridge Al Mal Holdings to invest in US real estate opportunities]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. Eastbridge Al Mal&#039;s real estate activities will principally be focused on opportunistic investments in high quality, income producing commercial real estate assets in major US cities ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Masdar, Sener joint venture Torresol Energy secures US$ 760 million loan]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43648</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Torresol Energy has secured project finance loans for the construction of its twin concentrated solar power plants - Valle 1 and Valle 2 - in Andaluc&Atilde;&shy;a, Spain. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar rental market seen &#039;flat&#039; but pick up expected ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar&#039;s residential rental market remained relatively flat over the last three months of 2009 but witnessed a marginal increase in interest from tenants assessing the market towards the end of the quarter, according to real estate services firm Asteco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jim Rogers sees China property market in a bubble ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Shanghai and Hong Kong property prices may fall after being driven higher by speculative demand. The rest of the Chinese economy is &#039;hardly in a bubble.&#039;


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<title><![CDATA[Dubai property prices seen falling further, oversupply increasing]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;We reiterate our view that by end of 2011 Dubai property oversupply on residential and commercial properties may reach roughly 40%-50% and house prices may decline another 30% from current levels,&#039; UBS said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jordan&#039;s residential property market slow but steady ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[JORDAN. The residential property market in Jordan continues to show signs of settling with minimal movements in rental and sales values, according to real estate services firm Asteco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[US$7 billion in GCC hotel projects under construction]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Even with revenue and room rates falling, hotels in the Middle East are faring better than the rest of the world in the global downturn and rank higher when compared with Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, according to a Deloitte analysis of STR Global data. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai House Price Index rises close to 1% in fourth quarter, says Collier International]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Index, compiled using actual mortgage transaction data from a consortium of financial institutions, indicates a leveling of property values in fourth quarter following the 7% increase of the previous quarter. 

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<title><![CDATA[Sharjah residential rents firming-up in fourth quarter 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43537</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Slowdown in the decrease of Sharjah apartment rents, villa rents virtually unchanged, says final quarter report from property services company Asteco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE Vision 2010 report  sees market gains of up to 25%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43531</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The SHUAA Capital report provides an overview of the UAE&#039;s market outlook for 2010 with a special focus on the banking, real estate and telecom sectors as well as stock briefs for more than 25 UAE listed companies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ibn Battuta Gate ready for handover ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43505</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai&#039;s latest mixed-use iconic gateway development of offices, apartments, a hotel and robotic car park now ready for handover to Seven Tides.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Spiderman&#039; to scale Dubai&#039;s Burj Khalifa]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43503</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Alain Robert, the French climber known as &#039;Spiderman&#039; for his death-defying antics, has set his sights on scaling the world&#039;s tallest skyscraper, Dubai&#039;s Burj Khalifa, within the next year. 

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<title><![CDATA[UAE banks in no rush to use foreclosure law]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43416</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Banks in the UAE, heavily exposed to the region&#039;s ailing real estate market, can use a local foreclosure law to reclaim assets, but a sharp increase in reposessions is unlikely for now, lenders and analysts said.

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<title><![CDATA[Arabtec says it complied with regulations on disclosing Aabar takeover interest]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43408</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Arabtec said in a statement that it held the first meetings with Aabar on January 4, just three days before acquisition plans were announced.  

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<title><![CDATA[Burj Khalifa is a source of pride for Dubai and the UAE, YouGov Siraj Poll reveals]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43404</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The majority of respondents (72%) said they watched the inauguration of Burj Khalifa on television. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai apartment and villa prices stable at year end ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43400</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sales prices for apartments and villas in completed developments across Dubai in general stabilised towards the end of 2009 with no change from the third to the final quarter, according to the latest report from Asteco]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sweet Homes Holdings consolidates operations with opening of new Dubai office]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43387</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new corporate headquarters will house all the subsidiary companies operating under the Sweet Homes banner, as well as all relevant departments.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Interiors UAE and Gulf Landscaping 2010 events launch competition ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43345</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Interiors UAE and Gulf Landscaping has announced details of a new competition for all interior and landscape design students.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Barclays recommends selling Nakheel bonds, buying Jebel Ali Free Zone and DP World]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43375</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Investors should sell Nakheel&#039;s bonds after they rose as much as 75% from record lows, a Barclays Capital report said.

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi industries eye expansion in lucrative European markets in 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Manufacturing industries across Saudi Arabia intend to increase their exports to Europe in order to meet the growing demand for high quality Saudi products across the European Union market. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nakheel will pay US$10.3 million next week for 2011 Islamic bond]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43356</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The US$10.3 million distribution payment, scheduled for January 19, is for the trust certificates due in 2011, Nakheel said in a statement on the Nasdaq Dubai website.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s first residential foreclosure may open floodgates]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43354</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Barclays Plc won Dubai&#039;s first foreclosure cases in court, clearing the way for lenders to take action when borrowers don&#039;t pay.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi rental prices likely to keep falling in first quarter 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43353</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;There is a high degree of integration between the residential and commercial real estate markets of Abu Dhabi and Dubai,&#039; explained Jesse Downs, Director of Research &amp; Advisory Services, Landmark Advisory.   
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<title><![CDATA[First Bahrain announce opening of inaugural project: Majaal ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43326</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. First Bahrain has announced the opening of the first phase of its inaugural US$45 million logistics development, Majaal, with all construction on the project complete. 

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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi rents softening, says Asteco ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43329</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Apartment rents in Abu Dhabi saw marginal falls in the last three months of 2009, as increased residential supply came on stream, softening prices in the capital, according to Asteco, the largest property services company in the United Arab Emirates.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What to expect from Dubai real estate market in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43316</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The &#039;New Reality&#039; report examines various critical factors related to the Dubai real estate market in 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arabtec mulls expansion with Aabar funds]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Arabtec Holding, in which Aabar Investments is buying a 70% stake, will use some of the cash from the sale to fund its own future acquisition spree, ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Real Estate agrees to Barwa takeover terms]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. After the merger, Alaqaria will become a subsidiary of Barwa and the market capitalization of the combined firms will reach US$3.05 billion.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aabar to acquire 70% stake in Arabtec ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43289</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi&#039;s Aabar will acquire 70% of the shares (post-conversion) in Arabtec Holdings by way of a convertible mandatory bond. 

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<title><![CDATA[Al Ain Municipality appoints Atkins ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Atkins has signed a major contract with Al Ain Municipality for establishing an Environment, Health and Safety department for the Building and Construction Sector in Al Ain.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fazza Sky Team sets new world record for highest BASE jump from Burj Khalifa]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. UAE national Nasser Al Neyadi, representing Fazza Sky Team, set a new world record for the highest BASE jump executed from a building by sailing down safely on a parachute from Burj Khalifa, the world&#039;s tallest building developed by Emaar Properties. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[At the Top opens to overwhelming public response ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. At the Top, the world&#039;s highest outdoor observation deck located in Burj Khalifa, has opened to an overwhelming public response.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Buy/Sell website launches in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43238</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The strategy behind Buy|Sell is to establish the website as the dominant online market place for buyers and sellers to transact business.
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<title><![CDATA[Global experts analyse key sustainability trends in UAE construction industry ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43208</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Dubai Forum was held today in Dubai with over 40 speakers, panelists, and more than 400 delegates from 15 countries exploring ways for achieving sustainability in the region&#039;s construction industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The world&#039;s tallest tower, &#039;Burj Khalifa&#039; is 828 metres high]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The world&#039;s tallest tower was unveiled on Monday to a crowd of thousands and the world in a crescendo of fireworks, lasers and fountain displays. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prisme sets world records with Burj Khalifa opening ceremony]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The launch of the world&#039;s tallest tower the Burj Khalifa reached headlines the world over for its lavishness, artistic value and grandness, however putting together such an event is no easy task, according to CEO and Artistic Director of Prisme International.

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<title><![CDATA[Burj Dubai renamed as Burj Khalifa, official height confirmed at 828 metres]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. As he inaugurated the 828-metre high tower on Monday, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, renamed it Burj Khalifa in honour of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, the president of the UAE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How The Brand Union developed the Burj Dubai brand]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43175</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Brand Union, explains the creation of its new strategy for Burj Dubai to become &#039;a living wonder&#039;.
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<title><![CDATA[Burj Dubai: Fact Sheet]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43170</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Described as both a &#039;Vertical City&#039; and &#039;A Living Wonder,&#039; Burj Dubai, developed by Dubai-based Emaar Properties, is the world&#039;s tallest building.

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<title><![CDATA[Burj Dubai: history has now risen]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai announced Burj Dubai to the world with the claim, &#039;History Rising&#039;. Six years on and history has most certainly &#039;risen&#039;. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai&#039;s &#039;superscraper&#039; makes history]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Started at the height of the economic boom and built by some 12,000 labourers, the world&#039;s tallest building will open on Monday in Dubai as the emirate seeks to rekindle optimism after its financial crisis.

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<title><![CDATA[Prisme International selected for Burj Dubai inauguration ceremony]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Prisme International has been confirmed by Emaar Properties to be the official agency to inaugurate Burj Dubai, the world&#039;s tallest tower in an exclusively orchestrated opening ceremony of the magnificent structure on 4 January 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hamptons International partners with Six Senses ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43133</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The special project to be marketed to selected customers in the region is Soneva Kiri, envisaged as one of the world&#039;s finest resorts being developed by Six Senses in a pristine location within the Gulf of Thailand. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Glazing completed on Capital Gate]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company has revealed that glazing work on the iconic Capital Gate Tower, currently under construction next to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, is practically complete. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Thousands to take part in inauguration of Burj Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A giant screen on Burj Park Island, as well as several television screens placed across Downtown Burj Dubai including the Waterfront Promenade, will broadcast the inauguration in real-time. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spectacular sound, light, water and fireworks to mark Burj Dubai inauguration]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A combination of dazzling fireworks, light beams, choreographed water displays, and sound &amp; music effects will describe the evolution of the world&#039;s most iconic new building in a breathtaking sensory journey.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Dubai Fountain will perform to a brand new song for the inauguration of Burj Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The inauguration of the world&#039;s tallest building developed by Emaar Properties marks the fourth anniversary of the Accession Day of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as the Ruler of Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Burj Dubai inauguration open to the public ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43131</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Members of the public will be able to watch the inauguration of Burj Dubai on 4 January 2010 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, from the adjacent Burj Park Island. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai sets up panel to protect creditors of Amlak, Tamweel]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43126</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The committee &quot;will be the only judicial body ... with the right to review all requests and legal claims related to settling the financial issues of the two companies.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arabtec denies Aabar investment talks ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Arabtec today denied rumors that Abu Dhabi-based Aabar Investments  may take a stake in the biggest construction company in the UAE. 

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<title><![CDATA[Tunis Bay Financial Harbour Project Company signs land purchase agreement for TFH]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43089</link>
<description><![CDATA[TUNISIA. The agreement was signed after all requirements were met, including the establishment of a project company in Tunis, completing the framework for a financial services sector and finalizing the project master plan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Property prices remain stable in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43071</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. A new report from Landmark Advisory shows that property prices in the capital remain stable as sellers and buyers in the market eagerly wait for clear signals from the development community indicating precise project delivery dates.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE set to spend US$14.6 billion for interior design contracting and fit-outs through 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43051</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. UAE. The UAE is expected to spend AED53.8 billion for interior design contracting and fit-outs by 2010, a significant increase from the 2008 levels, revealed a recent industry study. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Properties Group outlines new corporate strategy]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DPG unveiled a new corporate strategy outlining the direction, focus, and vision that positions the company to enter its next phase of growth with a sharply defined strategic plan]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abyaar chooses SieMatic kitchens from &#039;Better Life&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43025</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abyaar Real Estate Development has signed an agreement for the supply of luxury kitchens to its &#039;Acacia Villas&#039; project.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Properties restructures corporate team, outlines new strategy]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DPG has confirmed that David Anderson has been appointed as the Group&#039;s Chief Financial Officer, while Amjid Javaid Sheikh takes on the role of Senior Manager, heading Compliance and Risk Management. Fareda Abdullah has been named Chief Operating Officer and Jayne O&#039;Brien has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai property prices continuing to fluctuate ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42977</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The latest research from Landmark Advisory reveals an increase in sales and rental activity targeting more mid-range quality and locations over the past three months.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 was a &#039;horrible year&#039; for real estate, growth seen returning by 2011]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43024</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. 2010 will see confidence-boosting consolidation with growth returning by 2011, according to MAG Group Property Development.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deyaar says not in merger talks]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43021</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai developer Deyaar said it is not in merger talks, and said it remained focused on exploring growth opportunities in the UAE and other markets.

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<title><![CDATA[AT Kearney&#039;s 2010 Real Estate Global Opportunity Index is published]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42985</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Real Estate Global Opportunity Index is designed to help property developers decide where to expand outside of familiar markets. 

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<title><![CDATA[Diyar Al Muharraq organised leadership discussion with Urban Land Institute ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42953</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The session is a part of a larger initiative launched by Diyar Al Muharraq in collaboration with the ULI to sponsor nonprofit activities, school and educational programs for the development of all segments of society.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Burj Dubai set for 4 January 2010 inauguration]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42961</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. As part of Burj Dubai&#039;s &#039;green&#039; initiative, the landscaping is irrigated using a unique condensate collection system. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aviation continues to thrive in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai International Airport continued to be an oasis of good news for global aviation registering double-digit year-on-year increases for both passenger and freight traffic during November.]]></description>
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