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    <title><![CDATA[Jordan Ahli Bank selects Temenos for strategic transformation]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:40:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        Temenos, the global provider of banking software, announces that Jordan Ahli Bank, a leading Jordanian institution, has chosen to deploy Temenos' market leading core banking solution, T24, to support its ambitious growth strategy in Jordan and across the Middle East. 
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    <title><![CDATA[DMCC conducts hands-on training for HCT-Dubai Financial Services students ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:39:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        More than 20 students from Year 3 Financial Services at Higher Colleges of Technology-Dubai, Women's Campus, recently attended a training session conducted by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the Middle East's leading commodities authority.
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    <title><![CDATA[Safe@Heart road show and screening initiative receives excellent support from community members]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:36:40 +0400</pubDate>
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        The Safe@heart road show, which is joint initiative of  DHA in partnership with AstraZeneca has received excellent support from the community, said a top official. 
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    <title><![CDATA[PepsiCo signs exclusive partnership agreement with Majid Al Futtaim Leisure and Entertainment]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:33:15 +0400</pubDate>
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        PepsiCo, one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, has signed an exclusive two-year supply agreement with Majid Al Futtaim Leisure &amp; Entertainment (MAF L&amp;E), the region's leading provider of indoor entertainment and a subsidiary of Majid Al Futtaim Ventures. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Islamic banks lift Bahrain Bourse]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:28:10 +0400</pubDate>
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        The Bahrain All-Share Index gained 0.70% to hit 1,145.39 Thursday, halting a week-long declined. Islamic financial institutions Al Baraka Banking Group and Ithmaar Bank advanced 9.20% and 6.90%, respectively. Nass Corporation lost the most (off 0.69%). According to National Bank of Abu Dhabi's Chief Economist and Head of Research Dr. Giyas Gokkent, "assets of the consolidated Bahraini banking system were up +0.8% m-o-m in March to $200.4bn ( down 0.3% y-o-y) driven in large part by growth in wholesale banks." He added that "Bahrain's wholesale banking system clocked in two consecutive months of growth. In March, geographic classification data for wholesale banks indicate a rise in GCC liabilities and a concomitant rise in Western European assets and a significant portion are movements due to head office and affiliated bank activity. Year-to-date, the Bahrain Bourse added 0.15%. 
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    <title><![CDATA[2nd Gas Data Transparency Conference opens in Doha]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:20:06 +0400</pubDate>
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        The 2nd Gas Data Transparency Conference was formally opened in Doha, with more than 80 international delegates from over 30 countries taking part in the event. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Vodafone Qatar rises to multiple-year high ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:18:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        The Qatar Exchange 20 Index slipped insignificantly to 8,462.91 points. Shares of the country's second telco operator Vodafone Qatar advanced 0.21% to reach QR9.72. Vodafone Qatar has said the total number of its customers in the country rose 11% in a year to reach 837,233 in March 2012, or 47% of Qatar's population, Gulf Times has reported. The growth has been driven by enhancements to the company's mobile network and the launch of innovative promotions and services such as the 'Swalif' local calling offer and prepaid BlackBerry plans, Vodafone Qatar said. The firm said its financial results for the year ended March 31 will be announced following a board meeting on June 7.
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    <title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG coming to Kuwait]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:17:37 +0400</pubDate>
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        High tech for the AMG off-road classic: the new G 63 AMG impresses with state-of-the-art drive technology and expressive design. All this is largely attributable to the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine delivering 400 kW (544 hp) and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission system. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Riverbed introduces new Steelhead models]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:10:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        Riverbed Technology, the performance company, announced new Steelhead models, the Steelhead 150 appliance and Virtual Steelhead 150, as part of its comprehensive wide area network (WAN) optimization product suite.  
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    <title><![CDATA[Property shares weigh on Abu Dhabi exchange]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:10:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        The ADX Index declined 0.44% to close at 2,464.68, as dvelopers Aldar Properties, Sorouh Real Estate fell 0.93% and RAK Properties dived by 2.70%. Market bellwether Emirates Telecommunications or Etisalat bucked the trend, gaining 1.2%. Trading remained dull due to the ongoing uncertainty over Greece's disposition in the Euro zone. Around 30m shares were traded, valued at Dhs45.22m.
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    <title><![CDATA[Software AG launches Data Masking for Adabas, ensuring data anonymity and security throughout the life cycle]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:07:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        Software AG has recently announced the launch of Data Masking for Adabas, a solution created to  enable Adabas customers to design and test applications using actual production data that has been altered to ensure the privacy and security of the data itself. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Kuwait International Bank signs agreement with KIA Motors ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:06:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        Kuwait International Bank (KIB) and KIA motors recently signed an agreement,marking the launch of the KIB- KIA campaign, which offersexclusive discounts and privileges to those who purchase a KIA through the KIB Murabaha. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Deloitte Report: Major construction opportunities valued at $500bn in GCC ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        Despite grappling with challenges and delivery issues related to current projects, major opportunities in the construction sector remain prevalent in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Iraq in 2012, according to the newly released Deloitte Middle East's annual report on the sector: 'GCC Powers of Construction: Five Lessons to Learn From'.
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    <title><![CDATA[Advanced contact center solutions eyed to boost sales performance of UAE businesses]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 15:58:30 +0400</pubDate>
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        The United Arab Emirates continues to be a key growth market for contact center solutions as local and multinational businesses take advantage of more efficient, cost-effective marketing and communication channels to boost sales performance. 
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    <title><![CDATA[Dubai market ends tricky week flat ]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 15:57:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        As many investors continued to stay on the sidelines, the Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) ended unchanged at 1,479.67 Thursday as Euro zone's dispute over the issuance of Euro bonds kept buyers away. While Emaar Properties retreated to Dhs2.88, Commercial Bank of Dubai or CBD and bank Emirates NBD added 1.79% and 1.11%, respectively. Ten Shares gained, 14 declined and two closed even. Over the week, Dubai's local exchange added a quarter percentage point, which marks the first week recovery in a month.
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