Latest in Tag: arab Highlight
Latest in Tag: arab
How an alternative citizenship changes lives of Arab families Â
In the search for safety and freedom of movement, an increasing number of Arab families are considering an alternative citizenship. The many years of instability in some of Middle Eastern countries and the growing trend of European countries and the USA to have more restrictive immigration policies, has directly affected several nations in the region. …
Heaven on Earth
A frequent theme of modern Arab intellectual discourse has been the search for solutions to the failures and weakness of the Arab world in recent times. This, alas, has led the region down several blind alleys that have only made things worse. One of those was the path of socialism. In this, the Arabs were …
Arab states boycotting Qatar to meet in Bahrain on Sunday
The meeting will discuss Doha’s alleged support of terrorism
Recent leaks proves Qatar’s failure to meet obligations: Arab states
Arab states to meet with Tillerson over dispute with Qatar
Egypt is the largest Arab country using Facebook with 17 million usersÂ
Lowest in context of population at 30%
NCHR calls for respect to Qatari residents’ rights amid diplomatic tensions
Human rights institutions have called for spreading awareness to combat extremist ideologies
Cairo hotel prices increased by 30% amid Arab tourist increaseÂ
All operating inputs have seen a doubling in prices following the flotation of the pound
Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab countries in investing in Egyptian market: Kabil
The strategic relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia at the political and economic levels represent an integrated model of joint cooperation to support the economic growth system of both countries, according to Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Kabil. Kabil added that Saudi Arabia ranks first in the list of Arab countries investing in the …
Social life in Al-Ahmar’s Granada: a free visa to travel with time and live a real fairytale in Andalusia—Arab-Muslim Spain
If you would like to live a fairytale in the Arab-Muslim Granada, you only have to include “Social life in Granada during Al-Ahmar’s era”. The book is written by Emirati Ahmed Thani Al-Dousri, for which he achieved the PhD from the Moroccan University of Mohamed Al-Khames. Granada was the last Islamic city in Andalusia, and …
The post-2011 Arab World: change is the name of the game
Common wisdom has it that ultimately failed or troubled popular revolts in 2011 in the Middle East and North Africa have sparked bloody civil wars and violent extremism, and given autocracy a new lease on life. Indeed, there is no denying that a brutal civil war in Syria has killed hundreds of thousands and dislocated …
How could we benefit from the American model? Â
Education, health, and public spending prioritiesÂ
Egyptians are top Arab investors in Dubai property market after GCC nationals
Total real estate transactions in Dubai for 2016 registered at AED 259bnÂ
UN security council’s recent resolution: victory or defeat?
Many Palestinian, Arab, and global entities celebrated the voting of the UN security council on Resolution 2334 which significantly condemns all forms of Israeli settlement on Palestinian lands occupied in 1967, demands Israel to stop all settlement activities in these lands including East Jerusalem, and considers any Israeli settlement activity a flagrant violation of international …
Large number of Arab, foreign banks in Egypt reflects country’s regional and international position: experts
Arab and foreign banks are more likely to make high profits in Egypt compared to the rest of the world
Heads of banks explain Arab, foreign banks’ attraction to Egyptian market
Egypt is a promising market and has very few bank accounts compared to its population, creating many opportunities for growth
Pushing the envelope: the World Cup and Arab revolts drive change
Pressured by human rights and trade union activists leveraging Qatar’s exposure as a World Cup host and influenced by subtle changes sparked by popular Arab revolts in recent years, young Qataris are pushing the envelope, broaching publicly hitherto taboo subjects like homosexuality, women’s dress codes, and citizenship. The pushing of the envelope may be the …
Social media effective business enabler for SMEs in Arab world: Orient planet
Internet users in the Arab world expected to rise to 226 million by 2018
US-backed Syrian Arab-Kurdish alliance retakes key border town of Manbij
An Arab-Kurdish alliance with support from US air strikes has retaken the strategic town of Manbij near the Turkish border. The fate of some of the 2,000 civilians who fled the crumbling ‘IS’ stronghold remains in doubt.
Orlando’s shooting in the eyes of Arabs
Trembling souls aching for survival, for a second chance. In their eyes there is horror; their memories rushing through their minds faster than the blood rushing to their hearts. They plead, they beg, they cry. To be the one holding their destinies, regrets, and dreams in your hands and still find it in your …
Paradigm Invest concludes 3 deals in food, healthcare sectors for the benefit of Arab investors
Deals include acquisition of food and beverages company worth more than EGP 1bn
53% of Arab internet users shop online once a month
The monthly average of e-commerce traffic in the region was as follows: 16% of users conduct e-commerce twice per month, 21% once per month, 14% once every two months, and 34% once within three to six months.
Electricity Ministry receives offers from Arab, international companies for national grid maintenance
The offers are being studied and a company will be established with investments worth EGP100m, says EEHC chairperson
Size of electronic payment transactions in Arab region expected to reach $69bn by 2020: Payfort
Electronic payments grew by 50% in Egypt during 2015
14% growth expected in e-commerce in Arab world this year
Facebook still ranks first among social media sites in the Middle East, though its usage is relatively low in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Arab medical tourists spend $27bn abroad annually: Arab Tourism Organisation
Egypt and Tunisia will be top Arab tourists’ destinations promoted by the Council of Arab Tourism Ministries, says Fuhaid
Alexandria Short Film Festival supports Arab independent filmmakers
The festival’s goal is to spread cinematic culture in Alexandria and introduce various genres of short films to different social classes in Egyptian society
Kuwaiti tourists spend $170 per night in Egypt on average: adviser to tourism minister
380,000 of 1.1 million tourists to Egypt were Arab in first quarter of 2016
Government to establish infrastructure investment fund with Arab investments
NIB completed establishment of government entity to provide consulting for giant projects, says El Araby
Arab institutions pledge to finance development projects in Egypt worth $6bn over 3 years
A new round of negotiations has been to increase funds directed to Egypt, while Cairo prepares feasibility studies to a variety of projects
Egypt’s debt burden to see no relief as infusion of debt stimulus to spiral upward
After the EEDC, at least $8.3bn in loans has been agreed to by Egyptian ministries in different development sectors