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Posted: 19-07-2011
INTERNATIONAL. Something extraordinary, albeit not unexpected, is happening in the Persian Gulf region. The United States, lacking a coherent strategy to deal with Iran and too distracted to develop one, is struggling to navigate Iraq’s fractious political landscape in search of a deal that would allow Washington to keep a meaningful military presence in the country beyond the end-of-2011 deadline stipulated by the current Status of Forces Agreement.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia, dubious of U.S. capabilities and intentions toward Iran, appears to be inching reluctantly toward an accommod
Posted: May 21, 2013
SAUDI ARABIA. The eight Saudis, a Lebanese and a Turk bring the number of people arrested to 28, the official SPA news agency quoted the spokesman as saying.
Posted: May 21, 2013
UAE. IMF Regional Economic Outlook Update looks at the implications of the economic roads ahead for the Middle East, North Africa. Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region against the backdrop of complex political, social, and economic transitions.
Posted: May 21, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. The discussions on Syria come as Barack Obama is under increasing pressure from some U.S. lawmakers to do more to bring down Bashar al-Assad.
Posted: May 21, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. The Australian Foreign Minister has blasted as "indefensible" the length of time the legal process took in the UAE after an Australian was jailed for property fraud.
Posted: May 21, 2013
JORDAN. Lower foreign grants and high petroleum prices weakened Jordan's external and fiscal accounts in 2012; Outlook remains negative due to Syria fallout risk.
Posted: May 20, 2013
SAUDI ARABIA. In mid-April, an unusual exhibition was held in London, highlighting the role Muslims played in saving Jewish lives during the Holocaust. At the exhibition, people saw love and harmony between people of different faiths.
Posted: May 20, 2013
KUWAIT. Damages for former leader Muammar Gaddafi's cancelling of the construction of a vacation resort in Tripoli, which would have included hotel accommodation, villas and a shopping mall.
Posted: May 20, 2013
SYRIA. The assault on Qusair appeared to be part of a campaign by Assad's forces to consolidate their grip on Damascus and secure links with their strongholds on the coast.
Posted: May 17, 2013
EGYPT. The Egyptian government has taken tentative steps towards reducing the roughly US$20 billion subsidy system that supporters say provides vital aid to the one-in-four Egyptians in poverty, and critics say is unsustainable and enriches the corrupt.
Posted: May 17, 2013
LIBYA. Libya is continuing to face challenges during this period of transition, but there is a growing tangible confidence and a belief that Libya will find a way through these challenges.
Posted: May 16, 2013
BAHRAIN. Bahrain must urgently cut spending or risk unsustainable public debt as its fiscal deficit widens and oil prices decline, according to the IMF.
Posted: May 16, 2013
TUNISIA. The programme aims to improve the entrepreneurship skills of young Tunisians in the southern governorates of Gafsa, Kasserine, Medenine, and Tataouine, to enable them to create and grow their own small businesses.
Posted: May 15, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. The reckless monetary and fiscal policies of the West are undermining private property and responsibility for individuals. Yet both need each other and bring obligations with them in many respects.
Posted: May 15, 2013
EGYPT. Two years into the polarizing transition from the rule of deposed President Hosni Mubarak, political movements in Egypt have shown a growing willingness to confront opponents with force or take the law into their own hands.
Posted: May 15, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. "Of most significance today is that there is a welcome change in the economic outlook," Mervyn King said as he presented his last quarterly Inflation Report before he retires in July.
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RedditMIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT & ANALYSIS
date:Posted: May 25, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Oil exporters maintain healthy non-oil growth, oil importers see moderate recovery; Transition countries need resolute actions to maintain economic stability and promote inclusive growth.
date:Posted: May 24, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. A currency war is different from any other kind of conventional war in that the object is to kill oneself. The nation that succeeds in inflicting the most damage on its own citizens wins the war. The only real way to win is not to play.
date:Posted: May 23, 2013
UAE. Stock market indices racing ahead but GDP figures do not support the euphoria and commodity outflows fuel the rally; Is there too much liquidity in the banking system?
INTERNATIONAL. Oil exporters maintain healthy non-oil growth, oil importers see moderate recovery; Transition countries need resolute actions to maintain economic stability and promote inclusive growth.
INTERNATIONAL. Nothing new is coming online anytime soon and movement on developing renewable energy resources has been sadly inadequate. The idea that shale reservoirs will lead the US to energy independence will soon enough be recognized as unrealistic hype.
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