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OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Building | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS [Abstract] |  |
Fixture, Furniture and Equipment | $ 169 | $ 338
Arrangement fees Backstop facility and New buildings | 15,484 | 0
Long term Deposit (Restricted Cash) | 0 | 10,149
Other | 316 | 0
Total | $ 15,969 | $ 10,487
Number of new buildings | Building | 3 |

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