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Oman's state-society relations may slowly change

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OMAN

Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…

Beirut faces a massive challenge on aid and reform

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LEBANON

The government has drawn up a detailed document setting out the gravity of the country’s economic plight and requesting over 10 billion dollars of additional aid from the IMF and…

IMF loan will help address Tunisia's crisis

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TUNISIA

The loan is especially critical because Tunisia is struggling with a rising debt burden and a shortage of foreign currency, while inflation is rising and foreign investors, plus…

North Africa's water scarcity may reduce food exports

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NORTH AFRICA

Since 2015, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia have increased their agricultural exports, due in large part to greater EU trade harmonisation. Despite the importance of farming to their…

Turkey plans for competitive industries, lower imports

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TURKEY

Development plans define what constitutes mainstream social and economic policy in Ankara. This plan lays out the intentions of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and…

Vested interests may block urgent tax reform in Jordan

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JORDAN

It also looked at government-proposed amendments to another law aiming to reduce the scope for tax evasion in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone. Recent developments including the…

Strikes will increase political pressure on Rabat

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MOROCCO

There have been protracted negotiations following strikes by teachers last year. Concerns over continued disruption to education and possible contagion to other sectors are…

Moroccans face more political and economic stagnation

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MOROCCO

Although the economy is still faring better than others in North Africa, public discontent has increased. Significant segments of the population, especially in rural areas, are…

Saudi women's employment will boost global image

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SAUDI ARABIA

In April, the Saudi defence ministry announced employment opportunities for women as well as men. These developments reflect the government’s efforts to increase women’s…