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NOW is the time to bring MENA's poor Into the net
Friday, 24 May 2013 17:27

Times of transition can be defining moments for social welfare systems. This is when these systems that are designed (or should be) to help the poorest and most vulnerable citizens come under scrutiny, a real stress test as to whether they can respond to those in need.

 
The Palestinian private sector: resilience in the face of harsh conditions
Friday, 24 May 2013 14:17
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I recall the first time I visited Nakheel Palestine for Agricultural Investments Company fields at Jericho two years ago, when MIGA was still at the early stages of underwriting the project constituting planting date trees.

 
Oman: Budget paves way for fast-tracking rail programme
Global Arab Network - - Ammar Shikhani
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 21:36

Public transport in Oman has been earmarked for a major funding boost under the 2013 budget, and a planned national rail network is set to receive the lion’s share of the spend.

 
Jordan: Seeking shale solution
Global Arab Network - - Ammar Shikhani
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 01:25

Egypt’s recent decision to halt gas supplies to Jordan and the kingdom’s subsequent decision to lift fuel subsidies has placed the country’s already difficult energy situation under an added level of stress.

 
Iraq: Less dependent on food rations
Global Arab Network - - Mohammed Almasri
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 01:21
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Food security in Iraq has improved in the last decade, as the American-led invasion brought an end to sanctions and a resumption of open relations between Iraq and the rest of the world.

 
Kuwait: Privatisation lift-off nears
Global Arab Network - - Ahmed Rashid
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 01:09

A recent decision by a parliamentary committee is expected to clear the way for the privatisation of Kuwait’s national airline, which in turn could reinvigorate a long-stalled programme to open up ownership of other state enterprises – or at least parts of them – to the private sector.

 
Morocco: Solid fisheries performance
Global Arab Network - - Asmaa Malik
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:59

The Moroccan fisheries sector performed well in 2012, a positive step in the government’s effort to boost the sector’s contribution to GDP.

 
Algeria: Local firms earmarked for role in transport
Global Arab Network - - Mohammed Almasri
Saturday, 18 May 2013 00:10

As part of Algeria’s several hundred billion dollar infrastructure programme, the government has enacted new measures to encourage greater participation from local firms.

 
UAE: Dubai trade figures hit record levels
Global Arab Network - - Jihad Taki
Saturday, 18 May 2013 00:02

Dubai’s external trade figures hit record levels in 2012, assisted by its strong transport and logistics infrastructure and underpinned by areas of the economy that remain in recovery mode,

 
Road to recovery - Bahrain signals the long-term growth expectations
Global Arab Network - - Maha Karim
Friday, 17 May 2013 23:59

The number of international arrivals to Bahrain surged in mid-August, as visitors headed to the Gulf country to celebrate the post-Ramadan Eid holidays.

 
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