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Economic reform will falter with new Turkish cabinet

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TURKEY

Presenting his government's programme on November 25, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu promised to keep his election campaign pledges, complete major infrastructure projects…

Kuwait’s economic reform plans will face challenges

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KUWAIT

Kuwait’s sixth government in two years took office in October pledging to accelerate the slow reform of an economy that is overwhelmingly dominated by the state’s spending of…

Jordanian teachers’ strike success may embolden others

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JORDAN

The government has been attempting to implement reforms aimed at addressing the country’s soaring public debt but has faced popular resistance. Most recently, strike action by the…

Saudi ejection of Yemeni workers may have dire results

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YEMEN/SAUDI ARABIA

The initial focus was on professionals employed in the south-western border governorates; however, there are growing reports of an impact across the country, also including…

Gulf states' health reforms will hit unskilled workers

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GULF STATES

This followed Abu Dhabi's decision in June 2016 to boost mandatory insurance premiums for expatriates' basic healthcare entitlements. Nationals must also now make a co-payment…

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…

Egypt will struggle to capitalise on growing youth

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EGYPT

The most populous Arab nation is adding 2 million people each year and two-thirds of Egyptians are under the age of 30. This creates pressure on government services and the jobs…

Cheap oil will increase Middle East debt issuances

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MIDDLE EAST

This, with his recently acquired Beltone Financial Holding SAE, will create Egypt's second largest investment bank. Yet the profitability of the Middle East and North Africa…

Algeria brain drain may grow no matter election result

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ALGERIA

One of the symptoms of the policy drift that has characterised Algeria during the latter part of Bouteflika’s rule has been the steady exodus of qualified professionals towards…