Island economy booming In the build up to November 25 parliamentary elections, Bahrainis’ attention has been focused on the state of the kingdom’s economy—and wrenching social changes to the kingdom’s …
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Qatari-Indian ties to deepen In its push to diversify its economy and expand investment and business activities abroad, Qatar is reaching out to India – and India is reaching back.Within …
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Israel’s 34-day war on Lebanon crystallized Washington’s position in the Middle East conflict. The Bush administration’s unequivocal support of Israel’s actions has further alienated US from the Arab world and …
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Post-war winechallenges for Israel Lebanon’s wine producers can breathe a sigh of relief. There was no force majeur and there may even be an increase in production as the Israeli …
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Abraaj Capital Purchases10.7% Stake in JNBDubai-based Abraaj Capital purchased 11.8m shares in Jordan National Bank (JNB), the equivalent of 10.7% of total number of shares, for $56m. The deal was …
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American President George W. Bush envisaged a new Middle East, and by all appearances he may be getting his wish. The political landscape of the Middle East is changing, but …
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Daniel Kaufmann is the director of global programs at the World Bank Institute and a noted researcher on issues of governance. On the occasion of his visit to Lebanon, he …
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The Lebanese flag carrier MEA became embroiled in an embarrassing row over monies owed by the state to German construction firm, Walter Bau AG. A scheduled MEA flight from Istanbul …
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The Blom banking group also for 2004 occupied the leading position in important categories for Lebanese banking, including ranking first in assets, profits, and shareholder equity. BlomInvest is the investment …
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Middle Eastern nations continue to discourage investment and thwart small and medium sized businesses with heavy legal burdens and piecemeal reforms, a new World Bank report has revealed. The Washington-based …