Faces of Economy – Lebanon
FACES OF THE ECONOMY: Marwan Harmouche
There are 1.4 million workers in Lebanon – this is the story of one of them.
25 percent of all startups fail in their first year and among the major reasons behind failure is a lack of managerial experience, studies have shown.
Top Oil Companies in Libya
Marcopolis.net presents top oil companies in Libya.
Oil and Gas sector (hydrocarbons) have been dominating the Libyan economy and will continue to do so. Libyan oil and gas sector accounts for more than 70% of the GDP, more than 95% of exports and approximately 90% of government’s revenues.
Bahrain Sector Analysis
Bahrain’s Impressive Foray into the Tourism Industry
The Kingdom of Bahrain is known as the Pearl of the Gulf. Despite its small size, Bahrain’s unique geographical position, budding economy, and charming culture make it an attractive tourist destination in the Middle East.
Bahrain Sector Analysis
Opinion: Four Female Students at Bahrain Universities Share Their View on Education
Khadija Jaffar, Layla Ali and Mariam Al Shaikh are students at the Bahrain Teachers College, attached to the University of Bahrain, a public university. Samira El Ouali is an MBA student at the University of Bahrain.
Abdul Karim Ahmed Bucheery, Chief Executive of BBK Bahrain
Despite the crisis, banks are still sticking to Bahrain and if you think about the reason for this, Bahrain is situated almost exactly in the middle between the richest oil field in the world and the richest gas field in the world.
Aaref Hejres, Managing Director of Diyar Al Muharraq
The other thing is affordable housing. We have been very successful and have designed around 340 affordable homes. Stage 1 sold out within ten days and Stage 2 will be released soon with more affordable homes.
Salah Janahi, Director of Industrial Areas Directorate, Ministry of Industry and Commerce
That is why Bahrain has focused on industry, which now contributes 17% to our GDP, and The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is planning to increase this to 25% in the coming years..
Gerry Sharkey, Project Director at BIIP (Bahrain International Investment Park)
These investments are part of the substantial amount in excess of 500 million Bahraini Dinars which is about US$ 1.7 billion.
Faces of Economy – Lebanon
FACES OF THE ECONOMY: Ramy Sader
There are 1.4 million workers in Lebanon – this is the story of one of them.
For patrons of Lina’s at the ABC Mall, one can always depend on finding the smiling face and prompt service of Ramy Sader.
Viewpoint
OP-ED: Terror by “lone wolves” adds new danger, as Boston proves
While still unknown, an increasing wealth of evidence and intelligence information is indicating the two Russian-Chechen immigrant brothers alleged to have bombed the Boston Marathon are from that hard to track group of terrorists known as “lone wolves,” who lack an affiliation with larger terror group or operation.
