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		<title>Dubai Vehicle and Equipment Auction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WWA Group, Inc. has announced the successful conclusion of the most recent auction held at WWA Group&#8217;s Dubai facility during the period October 18, 19, and 20, 2008. Gross auction sales exceeded US$20.34 million. 1,392 items, was sold to 183 successful bidders.
Actual sale prices for all items sold at our auctions are published for members [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/10/29/dubai-vehicle-and-equipment-auction/</link>
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		<title>German Court Suspends Elamite Relic Auction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A German court in Munich has suspended the sale of an ancient Iranian relic, belonging to the Elamite civilization, PressTV reported.
The silver cup, which dates backs to around 2,000 BCE and bears cuneiform inscriptions, went under hammer in Munich on June 22, 2007 for over $80,000.
?The German embassy notified the Iranian government about the auction [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/10/09/german-court-suspends-elamite-relic-auction/</link>
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		<title>Sotheby’s to Open in Qatar</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sotheby’s, the international art auction house, today announced plans to open an office in Doha in 2008, and to hold its first major international series of auctions in Doha in early 2009. 
At a press conference in Doha announcing Sotheby’s future activities in Qatar, Bill Ruprecht, President and Chief Executive of Sotheby’s said “Doha is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/10/07/sothebys-to-open-in-qatar/</link>
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		<title>Bidz.com Launches Arabic Online Auction Site</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bidz.com, a leading online retailer of jewelry, announced today the launch of a complete Arabic-language version of its online auction site, Bidz.com. This version of the Web site can be accessed by clicking the &#8220;Arabic&#8221; banner on the Company’s homepage, www.bidz.com. The Company has also hired Arabic speaking marketing personnel to better assist the new [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/10/06/bidzcom-launches-arabic-online-auction-site/</link>
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		<title>Modern and Contemporary Art in Dubai Oct 30</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christie’s, have announced their fifth auction of International Modern and Contemporary Art in Dubai which will take place on 30 October 2008 and which will offer the strongest and most important selection of works to date in the region. The auction will present 157 exceptional paintings and sculptures from the leading artists of the UAE, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/10/03/modern-and-contemporary-art-in-dubai-oct-30/</link>
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		<title>Bonhams Expands Middle East Team</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bonhams, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Johnston in the newly created role of Client Manager and Sharon Murray as Office Manager, to be based in Bonhams’ Dubai office.
The new additions have been prompted by Bonhams’ decision to expand and develop its presence in the region and reflect the growing importance of the market in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/09/25/bonhams-expands-middle-east-team/</link>
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		<title>Kourosh Shishegaran Painting Auction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Iranian artist Kourosh Shishegaran is auctioning one of his artworks at Christie&#8217;s in a bid to help Indian patients and children. 
The renowned modern painter has also sent four works to famous global auction houses including Sotheby&#8217;s. 
Shishegaran will hold exhibitions in the US, France, Italy, Canada and Britain, presenting large-scale modern paintings. 
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		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/09/01/kourosh-shishegaran-for-auction/</link>
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		<title>WWA Group Post Record Financial Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WWA Group, Inc. has announced record revenue, gross profit and net income for the six-month period ending June 30, 2008.
Gross revenue for the January through June 2008 period increased by 15% over the same period in 2007, to nearly $16 million. Gross profit for the January through June 2008 period increased by 7% over the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/08/24/wwa-group-post-record-financial-results/</link>
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		<title>Turkey to auction geothermal sites</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Turkey will auction 65 sites where underground heat can be used to generate power or supply warm water, Energy Minister Hilmi Guler said on Monday.
The government will invite bids in late September or early October for six areas in southwestern Turkey, where geothermal power generation could reach a total of 800 million kilowatt-hours a year.
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		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/08/18/turkey-to-auction-geothermal-sites/</link>
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		<title>Abu Dhabi Online Number Plate Auction Raises Dh10m</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The second online auction of 300 distinguished vehicle registration numbers, organised by Emirates Auction and the Privatisation and Investment Department in Abu Dhabi Police, generated a total of Dh10.25 million.
According to Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Auction Abdullah Al Mannaei, the auction saw strong competition from 500 bidders, including 10 Arabs, of whom six come [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.auctioninfo.org/2008/07/14/abu-dhabi-online-number-plate-auction-raises-dh10m/</link>
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