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			<title>Moody's cuts Dubai GRI ratings amid debt delay</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 1: Ratings agency acts after gov't announcement on Dubai World, Nakheel debts.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:01:38 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Job losses seen slowing in UAE - StanChart</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Senior research exec says UAE has seen worst of impact of global crisis on jobs.]]></description>
			<category>Politics &amp; Economics | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:23:36 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Abu Dhabi transport chiefs give Eid gift to motorists</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[In celebration of Eid Al Ahda and National Day, all parking fees will be waived in UAE capital.]]></description>
			<category>Transportation | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:11:50 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Cost of insuring Dubai's debt rises further</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Credit default swaps jump on Thursday after gov't seeks standstill deal on debts.]]></description>
			<category>Banking &amp; Finance | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:38:19 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Etisalat set to launch Catch Up TV in Dec</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574618-etisalat-set-to-launch-catch-up-tv-in-dec</link>
			<description><![CDATA[e-Vision CEO says new service will initially cover five channels, to be extended to 50 in 2010.]]></description>
			<category>Media &amp; Marketing | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:14:29 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Emirates 'forced' to raise fares on some German routes</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dubai airline agrees to demand from German gov't 'under protest' amid threat of fines.]]></description>
			<category>Travel &amp; Hospitality | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:40:55 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Kuwait firms coping amid global crisis - Ernst &amp;amp; Young</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[New report says downturn has posed key challenges but firms are responding.]]></description>
			<category>Politics &amp; Economics | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:21:42 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Jumeirah signs deal for luxury hotel in Panama</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dubai hospitality giant to manage 400-room property, part of major new project.]]></description>
			<category>Travel &amp; Hospitality | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:13:29 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Daman gets tough on healthcare fraudsters</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Insurer plans to double size of investigating team after recovering $1.6m in false claims.]]></description>
			<category>Healthcare | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:40:11 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>NASDAQ Dubai chairman resigns</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Soul Ba'alawy also steps down from NASDAQ OMX Group board to focus on leading Dubai Group.]]></description>
			<category>Financial Markets | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:29:02 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Saudi floods kill at least 48 on first day of hajj</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 1: Another 900 rescued from rising waters caused by heaviest rain in years.]]></description>
			<category>Culture &amp; Society | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:17:14 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Dubai firm allays fears over future of $316m Indian IT city</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[TECOM unit still committed to building mega project amid Kerala gov't concerns.]]></description>
			<category>Construction &amp; Industry | News</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:00:21 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Mubadala completes $1bn financing for uni project</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi's investment arm says deal done for Zayed University campus.]]></description>
			<category>Education | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:26:07 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Deal sought on Dubai World, Nakheel debts</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574586-standstill-deal-sought-on-dubai-world-nakheel-creditors</link>
			<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 3: Cost of insuring Dubai's debt against default soars, DP World not included in restructuring.]]></description>
			<category>Banking &amp; Finance | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:29:53 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Arab youth SMEs turn to family finance</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Lack of venture capital is hindering young Arab entrepreneurs - chairman of Young Arab Leaders.]]></description>
			<category>Banking &amp; Finance | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:50:20 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Dubai raises further $5bn in bond sale</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574558-dubai-raises-5bn-in-latest-bond-sale</link>
			<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 3: Amount raised will meet emirate's current needs and obligations - Dep't of Finance statement.]]></description>
			<category>Banking &amp; Finance | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:14:25 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Shipping slump stops Bahrain's new port signing main liner</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574547-shipping-slump-stops-bahrains-new-port-signing-main-liner</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The $344.9m port has only done ad-hoc business due to fall in shipping traffic - CEO.]]></description>
			<category>Transportation | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:29:11 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>UAE real estate market has now hit bottom - analysts</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574548-uae-real-estate-market-has-hit-bottom---analysts</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Economic experts paint positive picture for property sector at panel discussion in Dubai.]]></description>
			<category>Real Estate | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:27:49 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Saudi, Dubai flights hit by toilet malfunction</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574540-saudi-dubai-flights-hit-by-toilet-malfunction</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Airbus, Cathay Pacific launch investigation after three flights hit in 11 days.]]></description>
			<category>Transportation | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:20:54 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Emirates increases Amman, Doha services</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574539-emirates-increases-amman-doha-services</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dubai-based carrier increases total weekly flights to Jordan capital to 17, Doha to 35.]]></description>
			<category>Travel &amp; Hospitality | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:19:16 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Dubai hotels lead Mideast Oct revenues decline</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574532-dubai-hotels-lead-mideast-oct-revenues-decline</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Emirate posts year on year 35% drop in revPAR, ME occupancy down 8.5%.]]></description>
			<category>Travel &amp; Hospitality | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:33:37 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Saudi index ends higher before Eid break</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574519-uae-markets-open-slightly-up-ahead-of-eid-holidays</link>
			<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 8: Real estate shares lift index in Dubai while Aabar boosts Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
			<category>Financial Markets | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:14:19 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Abu Dhabi limits construction to avoid housing glut</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574518-abu-dhabi-limits-construction-to-avoid-housing-glut</link>
			<description><![CDATA[UAE capital up to 20,000 units short, approving developments in 'measured way' - Aldar.]]></description>
			<category>Construction &amp; Industry | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:44:51 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Aabar enters into $1.625bn loan agreement</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574516-aabar-enters-into-1625bn-loan-agreement</link>
			<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 1: Abu Dhabi firm borrows six-month loan for general commercial purposes.]]></description>
			<category>Banking &amp; Finance | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:27:04 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Batelco fined $13.3m by Bahrain telecom watchdog</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574511-batelco-fined-133m-by-bahrain-telecom-watchdog</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Telco punished for blocking access to international data lines for rival Mena Telecom.]]></description>
			<category>Technology | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:02:12 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>UAE schools to join fight against childhood obesity</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574510-uae-schools-to-join-fight-against-childhood-obesity</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Education and healthy eating drive will start in Dubai and Sharjah schools next month.]]></description>
			<category>Healthcare | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:01:27 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Google and UAE oasis city reach online deal</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574505-google-and-uae-oasis-city-reach-online-deal</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Al Ain and the US firm team up to provide range of online services for residents.]]></description>
			<category>Technology | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:30:39 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Ducab starts work on new $136m factory</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574507-ducab-starts-work-on-new-136m-factory</link>
			<description><![CDATA[New facilities will supply high voltage cables for DEWA, ADWEA projects, operations set to start in late 2010.]]></description>
			<category>Energy | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:30:32 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>UAE banks need to improve customer service - poll</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574503-uae-banks-need-to-improve-customer-service---poll</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Arabian Business survey reveals widespread criticism of banking sector services.]]></description>
			<category>Banking &amp; Finance | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:23:31 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Damac awards contract for Cairo retail, office project</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574501-damac-awards-contract-for-cairo-retail-office-project</link>
			<description><![CDATA[DETAC chosen to build development to include 723 shops and 454 office spaces.]]></description>
			<category>Construction &amp; Industry | News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:17:39 +0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Gulf telcos sign up to new broadband cable deal</title>
			<link>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574499-gulf-telcos-sign-up-to-new-broadband-cable-deal</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tata Communications inks agreements with telecom firms to build new undersea system.]]></description>
			<category>Technology | News</category>
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