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    <title><![CDATA[A Saudi - Italian joint venture Echo Byoun International to participate in The Big 5 2009]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:39:24 +0400</pubDate>
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        Saudi Arabian-based multi-disciplinary trading and distribution firm, Byoun International Group (BIG), has signed a joint venture agreement with Echo Research &amp; Development SRL, the Italian well known and leading supplier for industrial tools, workshop and laboratory equipments, to set up Echo Byoun International (EBI).
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    <title><![CDATA[Cardiovascular disease cases to triple in Middle East]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:26:57 +0400</pubDate>
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        The number of cases involving cardiovascular diseases will triple within the next three years in the Middle East, putting extra pressure on the region's health care syste, Dr Mahmoud Fikri, chief executive of health policies in the UAE Ministry of Health, told Gulf News. An estimated 36% of the population in the UAE suffer from hypertension, he noted. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Citadel Capital acquires nucleus of 18th platform investment]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:26:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        Citadel Capital, the leading private equity firm in the Mena region, announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in two leading firms in the solid waste management sector. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed break ground for new Ducab High Voltage Factory]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:25:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, UAE Prime Minister and Vice-President, and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Chairman of the Higher Corporation of Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), and H.H. Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, broke ground for Ducab's new High Voltage Factory, in a ceremony held November 24th at the Ducab head office and factory in Jebel Ali.
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    <title><![CDATA[Aabar secures $1.63bn club loan ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:15:02 +0400</pubDate>
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        Abu Dhabi-based Aabar Investments has borrowed $1.63bn from a group of local and foreign banks to be used for general corporate purposes, the company said in a statement. The club loan is for a term of six months. 
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    <title><![CDATA[15 German companies attending The Big 5 from North Rhine-Westphalia visit RAK Free Trade Zone headquarters]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:02:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone is gearing up for The Big 5, the leading international exhibition for the construction and building industry. Participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions such as The Big 5 has fuelled RAK FTZ's momentum towards growth and development.  
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    <title><![CDATA[Jazeera Airways 10th largest carrier from Dubai International Airport, latest DNATA figures reveal]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:02:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        Jazeera Airways, the fastest growing airline in the Middle East, (KSE: Jazeera, Bloomberg: Jazeera KK, Reuters: JAZK.KW) is the 10th largest carrier operating from Dubai International Airport, according to the latest passenger figures released by DNATA.
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    <title><![CDATA[Oman to hike spending by 9% in 2010 ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:01:17 +0400</pubDate>
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        Oman's economy minister, Ahmed Bin Abdulnabi Macki, said the Sultanate plans to boost government spending by 9% to RO7.18bn ($18.7bn) next year, as it seeks to revive the economy after the global economic crisis, Bloomberg has reported. The ministry is budgeting for a deficit of RO800m, based on an average oil price of $50 a barrel in 2010. 
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    <title><![CDATA[IIR Middle East and DHA sign strategic partnership MOU ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:01:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        IIR Middle East and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have signed an MOU to formalise their ongoing strategic partnership and to streamline their objectives for the future of the emirate's healthcare services.  
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    <title><![CDATA[Enshaa acquires Signature Clubs International]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        Enshaa PSC, a leading development and investment company with interests in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Australia, announced its 100% acquisition of Signature Clubs International (SCI).
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    <title><![CDATA[Qatar to call for GCC regional bank]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:59:15 +0400</pubDate>
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        Abdulrahman Al Attiyah, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, has said that Qatar will propose that GCC countries create a regional development bank at next month's heads of state summit in Kuwait, Reuters has reported. The proposal is aimed at 'establishing a development bank for the GCC, similar to the European development bank, which will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing the GCC joint work', he said.
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    <title><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce Ghost arrives in UAE]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:54:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        Abu Dhabi Motors has announced the arrival of the Rolls-Royce Ghost to the capital for its premiere in the UAE. Powered by a brand new, 6.6litre twin-turbo V12 engine, Ghost is the most powerful car that Rolls-Royce has ever produced. The engine, unique to the model, produces 563bhp, enough to propel Ghost from 0-60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and on to an electronically governed top speed of 155mp. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Bomb atack hits Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:52:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        Iraq's oil ministry has said the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline in Salahuddin province has been damaged by a bomb attack, Reuters has reported. The damage will take up to four more days to fix, the ministry said. The Kirkuk pipeline carries around a quarter of Iraq's oil exports to the Turkish port of Ceyhan, where it is pumped into tankers. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Rabigh power contract bidders seek more time ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:48:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        Firms bidding for the contract to build the Rabigh power station for Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) have asked for more time to prepare proposals, Reuters has reported. Companies want more time to adjust plans to changes in environmental specifications in designs, one company said. The SEC has already extended the bidding deadline to Dec. 15 from the initial July 13 deadline at the request of bidders.
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    <title><![CDATA[KIPCO wins Kuwait investor relations award]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:47:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        KIPCO - the Kuwait Projects Company - has won the award for the best investor relations programme in the country. The award was made by the Middle East Investor Relations Society following a survey of 700 international financial analysts and fund managers.  
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