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1 – 10 of 10Constitutional change could keep him in power until 2037, providing an opportunity to transform Uzbekistan’s socio-economic conditions. However, significant domestic and foreign…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280766
ISSN: 2633-304X
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279486
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238752
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OMAN: Muscat faces pressure for hard economic reforms
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES252324
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A fiscal crunch exacerbated by the pandemic and associated oil-price crash has forced the authorities to step up long-term ‘Omanisation’ efforts, ultimately taking pressure off…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259114
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The government is suffering a wave of popular anger after its austerity programme caused days of countrywide protests. Changing ministers is a standard royal method to deflect…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235249
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MIDDLE EAST: Post-COVID youth face debt, joblessness
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES256690
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Prospects for emerging economies to end-2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211741
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The ratings agency said the change reflected the erosion of Oman’s foreign reserves in a context of low oil prices. Fears are rising over the country's longer-term economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220877
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Remittances are a major revenue source for poorer countries in the Middle East and Asia