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Libya
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Posted: 12-07-2011
INTERNATIONAL. The war in Libya has been under way for months, without any indication of when it might end. Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s faction has been stronger and more cohesive than imagined and his enemies weaker and more divided.
This is not unusual. There is frequently a perception that dictators are widely hated and that their power will collapse when challenged. That is certainly true at times, but often the power of a dictator is rooted in the broad support of an ideological faction, an ethnic group or simply those who benefit from the regime.
As a result, naive assumptions
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: April 23, 2013
LIBYA. A car bomb hit the France embassy in Libya, wounding two French guards and causing extensive damage in the first attack on a foreign mission since militants stormed the US consulate in Benghazi in September.
Posted: April 22, 2013
UAE. Deputy Prime Minister Dr Awad Ibrahim Elbarasi reveals US$312 million investment for projects related to country's hosting of African Cup of Nations.
Posted: April 20, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. US defense cooperation should focus on promoting civilian control and defense modernization, according to new Atlantic Council report.
Posted: April 11, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Saudi Arabia "seems poised to ramp up" production further to meet seasonal demand, after restoring output to a four-month high of 9.3 million barrels a day in March, an increase of 50,000 a day from February.
Posted: April 11, 2013
TUNISIA. The African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Bank convened a workshop with representatives of Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia to review and upgrade the region's path-breaking regional Investment Plan for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), with funding from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF).
Posted: April 9, 2013
UAE. 46% of online respondents think that people join violent extremist groups for money; 36% of online respondents think the French intervention in Mali will increase the likelihood of terrorist attacks in Europe.
Posted: April 9, 2013
UAE. Oil-rich Gulf Arab countries, led by Qatar and Saudi Arabia, are widening the wealth gap with the region's energy importers as political turmoil from Egypt to Lebanon stifles economic growth.
Posted: April 9, 2013
LIBYA. "The task is to build the institutions of a modern market economy which draws on its rich resources but also diversifies widely and encourages the engagement of citizens."
Posted: April 7, 2013
UAE. Survey results based on face-to-face interviews with 3,000 Arab youth between the ages of 18 to 24 in 15 Arab nations.
Posted: April 1, 2013
UAE. As part of the initiative, DSG will share its experience in management and leadership with select 300 participants identified by the Libyan government.
Posted: March 15, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Arab States could reap a major "demographic dividend" if they can convert their advances in education into employment opportunities for youth, says the 2013 Human Development Report.
Posted: March 7, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Region pursues economic and political stability in aftermath of historic uprising; Comprehensive political, social, and financial reform critical to economic success; Middle-class aspirations to boost inclusive growth.
Posted: March 4, 2013
UAE. World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Accenture, releases report on countries' energy systems; "Significant renewable energy projects in the GCC are expected to see the Middle East's rankings rise in future reports."
Posted: February 20, 2013
UAE. The study highlights positive transformation in oil-exporting countries including economic diversification and increased public spending on health & education.
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RedditMIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT & ANALYSIS
date:Posted: May 20, 2013
UAE. 20% of Sovereign Wealth Fund new assets allocated to private equity; Property and infrastructure are not the big SWF "alternative investment" story, according to 2013 Invesco Middle East Asset Management Study.
date:Posted: May 20, 2013
UAE. Private equity showed clear signs of strength in North America and Brazil, South America's largest market, in 2012. Buyout deal value in North America was up 23% in 2012, while deal activity in Europe and Asia-Pacific fell, according to Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report.
date:Posted: May 18, 2013
UAE. "The general trading atmosphere is sufficiently negative for gold to enable sellers to have a firm grip on the market. However, I fail to see how the rally in the stock markets can be put into any sensible relation to the economic plight of the underlying countries."
UAE. 20% of Sovereign Wealth Fund new assets allocated to private equity; Property and infrastructure are not the big SWF "alternative investment" story, according to 2013 Invesco Middle East Asset Management Study.
- Private equity focus shifts to Americas as Europe's austerity and Asia's uncertainty weaken their deal markets, finds Bain & Co
- Political uncertainties overshadow Bahrain's regional hub status, says A.M Best report
- Total assets of the Top 500 Companies in the Arab World stand at US$2.21 trillion, reveals Forbes study
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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