Internet shopping has yet to take off in the Middle East, but online trading is another story, with banks and brokerages scrambling to set up platforms to tap into the …
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Regional stock market indices Regional currency rates Syria to collect $550 million from mobile operators in 2008 The Syrian government has forecasted $550 million in revenues from the country’s two …
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Educational attainment of recent immigrants Percentage of foreign-born labor force and of the native-born labor force aged 25-34 and 25-64 with a tertiary qualification (2005) In many emigration countries, emigrants …
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Beirut SE: Shuaa (1 month) Current Year High: 3,423.90 Current Year Low: 1,761.53 The Beirut Stock Exchange was impacted by the latest act in the national political parody, titled approximately …
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Across-border pipeline is among the most important geopolitical factors deciding the future nations involved. The Arab Gas Pipeline is no different. Starting in Egypt and passing through Jordan, Syria, Lebanon …
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A deep-felt sense of relief descended on Lebanon as soon as Lebanese politicians inked the Doha Agreement on May 21, ending nearly 18 months of political deadlock. It was remarkable …
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The United Arab Emirates has finally decided to go ahead with a new commercial law that would allow family owned firms to go public and list on the country’s two …
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Interest rates on government borrowing (as a %) Interest rates are determined by three factors: the price that lenders charge for postponing consumption, the risk that the borrower may not …
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Beirut SE: Shuaa (1 month) Current Year High: 3,399.69 Current Year Low: 1,761.53 The Beirut Stock Exchange had a stellar awakening in May and the BSI closed at 1999.36 points …
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Regional stock market indices Regional currency rates Dubai to introduce 3-5% VAT in 2009 Dubai Customs Authorities (DCA) will be introducing a 3-5% Value Added Tax (VAT) in the first …