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1 – 10 of 24Like other fuel-importing countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), it has large structural fiscal and current account deficits. These have resulted in climbing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282177
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The pipeline to deliver Eastern Mediterranean gas to European markets would begin by supplying Italy from Israeli offshore fields, including Karish, which produced Israel’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276836
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In September, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi visited Qatar for the first since 2014. Egypt is trying to improve relations with Qatar and expand its regional influence…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274932
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The two companies' investment in ports, infrastructure and logistics abroad is driven by more than commercial motives. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is using it to facilitate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276400
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This comes as the US Congress is finalising a bill, the Caesar Act, that would substantially increase the sanctions pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government. As…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242464
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271070
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Brexit vote's impact on the Middle East.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212884
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The comments come as the World Bank is pressing donors to provide at least 65 billion dollars for the International Development Association (IDA), the Bank's financing arm for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212597
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The decision, which critics allege is geopolitically motivated, will hinder the willingness of US financial institutions to provide financial backing for the USD6bn project to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267572
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Outlook for the mining sector.