For most, the word ‘exotic’ conjures up images of tropical islands adorned with sandy beaches and coconut trees. The dictionary defines it as “alien: being or from or characteristic of …
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Last month, the IMF announced it would be putting for sale progressively on the market some 12.97 million ounces of gold. Although gold has lost the allure it held during …
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Ratio of the inactive elderly population aged 65 and over to the labour force The percentage of the population that is 65 years or older is rising in all OECD …
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With the mass black market of pirated materials ranging from software, music, cable television and movies so prevalent in most countries of the Middle East, governments and industry associations are …
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A few years ago there was a trend of irresponsible hackers, usually teenagers, releasing worms and viruses on the internet just for the fun and excitement of it — they …
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E What is Jordan’s overall information technology strategy? At its inception back in 1999, int@j’s efforts were directed to devise a comprehensive framework for the ICT sector of Jordan in …
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The lack of a modern ICT infrastructure in Lebanon has hindered internet capabilities, causing massive inefficiencies for individuals and businesses. Unlike its neighbors, Lebanon still lacks broadband leaving many sectors …
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Since the departure of state-run telecom monopolies around the year 2002, telecom regulators have sprung up with the intention to establish an authority that is independent of political and business …
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Established in April 2000, EFG Hermes’ Telecom Fund invested in telecoms, media, IT companies both listed and unlisted in Africa and the Middle East. Back then, the sector in the …
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E What is the potential of the Lebanese telecom sector? How does it compare to other small markets such as Bahrain and what are the impediments it faces? The Lebanese …