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Egypt risks debt default as political impasse continues Egypt risks debt default as political impasse continues(0)

Egypt is the fifth most likely country set to default according to latest data from S&P Capital IQ. CONTINUE READING

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Rouhani inherits Iran’s enduring problems Rouhani inherits Iran’s enduring problems(0)

Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s newly elected president, will have to contend with a laundry list of economic problems as he takes an oath in parliament on August 3. CONTINUE READING

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Egypt politics keep investors on the sidelines Egypt politics keep investors on the sidelines(0)

The Egyptian market soared more than 7% as news of the Muslim Brotherhood government’s ouster was announced and investors hoped it would lead to greater market-focused economic decision-making. CONTINUE READING

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No light yet at the end of Egypt’s political tunnel No light yet at the end of Egypt’s political tunnel(0)

In an ironic twist, the Egyptian army has saved democracy-seeking citizens from the Muslim Brotherhood. And while there is much rejoicing among the liberal, secular and even Salafists, the army may have set a dangerous precedent. CONTINUE READING

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MENA needs macro reforms to ward off unemployment MENA needs macro reforms to ward off unemployment(0)

The Middle East will need to implement its own employment miracle to overcome double-digit unemployment rates. CONTINUE READING

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Hefty budget lets Middle East keep firepower Hefty budget lets Middle East keep firepower(0)

Middle East militaries are among the most powerful in the world, according to the latest ranking by Global Fire Power. CONTINUE READING

Messaging apps kill off Gulf telecom firms’ income Messaging apps kill off Gulf telecom firms’ income(0)

Data and smart phones were supposed to be the great saviors of the regional telecom industry. CONTINUE READING

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A league of their own: MENA’s education focus A league of their own: MENA’s education focus(0)

Education projects worth more than USD 33 billion are underway across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to Zawya Projects Monitor. CONTINUE READING

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Global economic power shift puts focus on Mideast Global economic power shift puts focus on Mideast(0)

Middle East capital stocks will more than double from USD 3.8 trillion in 2010 to USD 8.8 trillion over the next 20 years, according to the latest study by World Bank. CONTINUE READING

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MENA turmoil puts pressure on Jordan MENA turmoil puts pressure on Jordan(0)

Jordan has teetered on the edge of economic and political disaster, but it has managed to avoid the worst of the Arab Spring revolution that has ravaged its neighbors. CONTINUE READING

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