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Second Issue

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Meets Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa of Tunisia

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Meets Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa of Tunisia Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement in a press release published in Washington and after the meeting held between IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and Tunisian Prime Minister Jomaa on April 3, where they exchanged views on the pressing economic and social challenges facing...

ILO Fights youth unemployment in Jordan. Tackling Jordan’s youth unemployment hands-on by ILO- Jordan

ILO Fights  youth unemployment in Jordan. Tackling Jordan’s youth unemployment hands-on by ILO- Jordan A few years ago, Ahmad Damiri had little hope for the future, as one of hundreds of thousands of young people struggling to find decent work in Jordan. Today, the 20-year-old is employed as a mechanic and has high hopes, with plans to eventually open his own garage “and make a living out...
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Trade among the member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Trade among the member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation by Dr Hussane Huzain, Trade Center for Islamic Studies, Casablanca,Morocco World Trade  Financial tensions in the Euro...

Reducing inequality will boost economic growth

At first glance, it would seem this year’s Davos summit will be off to an auspicious start, with news that the global economy is...

Middle East and North Africa Trade and Investment Report

Middle East and North Africa, Trade and Investment Report by The American Chambers MENA Regional Council Middle East North Afrrica (MENA) Business Environment While the last two years...

Jobs sought – for 80 million people?

Jobs sought - for 80 million people?  By Annemarie Robson - International Editor - Middle east Business - UK Youth unemployment is covered regularly by notable...

Middle East Major Construction Programmes

Middle East Major Construction Programmes Mitigating the delivery risk Overview of a research project by EC HARRIS Introduction The Middle East is set to experience unparalleled construction activity...

Corruption remains a global threat

According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 (CPI), UAE and Qatar rank as least corrupt countries in the Middle East  Following the momentous events...

Tourism promotion in FEZ

Tourism promotion in FEZ When it comes to promoting tourism, cities of the kingdom do not all get an equal opportunity to shine. Despite its...

Tourism in Morocco 2020: Plans for 20 million tourists

Tourism in Morocco 2020: Plans for 20 million tourists A plan announced by His Majesty King Mohammed VIth By Malick Maram Ndiaye – Villes du Maroc “Better...

Your Point of View by Edward Grey

Your Point of View A reader comments on the article, ‘Competing in a mobile economy’ by Stuart Brown (Issue 1) The mobile economy has redefined how...

Union for the Mediterranean conference: “Women’s Socio-Economic Empowerment”

Middle East Business News and Magazine is Media Partner to: Union for the Mediterranean  “Women’s Socio-Economic Empowerment: Project for Progress” conference. Middle East Business Events: The project-oriented...

Pause for thought

As another year begins, we should try to remain focused on the real cause of our nations, which should be “the well being of...

Skyscraper Construction in emerging markets

Doing Business in the Middle East: Skyscraper Construction in emerging markets During 2012, the world witnessed the birth of 66 extremely tall buildings around the world....