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Lingering downturn may dampen Israel’s high-tech boost

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ISRAEL

High-tech has been the key driver of economic growth and an important asset for maintaining Israel’s military edge. The government has also leveraged the industry in the…

A successful World Cup would repair Qatar’s brand

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QATAR

Qatar has attracted negative publicity in relation to allegations of bribery to win the vote to host the World Cup and working conditions for the migrant construction workers. It…

Severity of Israel’s downturn hinges on conflict moves

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ISRAEL

Israel’s war with Hamas is taking a growing toll on the economy mainly due to labour shortages. The economy has recovered quickly from previous short wars, but this conflict…

Turkey will face a long-term refugee problem

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TURKEY

The EU has committed billions of euros to help Turkey deal with the impact of those refugees, but EU auditors said on April 24 that they could not determine the impact of that…

World Cup leads to closer ties among Gulf states

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GULF STATES

The World Cup marked an opportunity for Qatar to bolster its soft power and its role as a global sporting and tourism destination. Although the tournament brought a wave of…

Oman's next sultan will face greater social challenges

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OMAN

Challenges for Oman's next sultan.

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…

Prospects for Turkey in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Turkey in 2020.

Jordan’s latest economic plan sets ambitious targets

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JORDAN

The plan set outs ambitious targets that aim to invigorate the economy over the coming decade. The total investment required is projected at JOD41.4bn (USD57.6bn), of which more…

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…