One-third of Lebanese would like to emigrate, 71 percent cite financial reasons
Given the chance, over one-third of Lebanon’s citizens would leave their homeland, citing financial reasons and quality of life.
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Given the chance, over one-third of Lebanon’s citizens would leave their homeland, citing financial reasons and quality of life.
Libya Top Stories
Al Waddan Hotel: Tripoli uses the historical past to help create a new future
“Europeans would find no better place only an hour or an hour and a half away to come to than Libya. The ruins that we have, both Greek and Roman, are untouched and beautiful. There are so many things to visit; I really do think that within the next 5 to 10 years Libya will be a hot spot for tourism in the world.”
Bahrain Top Stories
UAE ranked 14th globally in A.T. Kearney’s 2013 FDI Confidence Index
A.T. Kearney issued its 2013 FDI Confidence Index in which the UAE took the 14th position out of 25 countries globally. The country’s ranking advanced by one notch from the 2012 survey but remains three notches lower than that seen in the 2011 survey. It is worth noting that the UAE is the only country within the MENA geography to have been included in the top 25 ranking.
Moody’s Investors Service issued a report on Kuwait’s banking system in which it indicated that the outlook on the sector remains “stable”, unchanged since 2011.
Kasapreko is a beverage company which was founded in 1989, in response to the growing demand for good-quality alcoholic drinks. Today, Kasapreko has become a symbol of innovation in Ghana’s beverage industry and is currently the flagship of the liquor industry.
Bahrain Top Stories
An Interview with Dr. Belfer on the Challenges facing Bahrain
Dr. Mitchell Belfer’s recent article, entitled “Demographic warfare”, details the demographic divisions within Bahrain’s public and private sectors, and offers new insight into the unfolding debate on sectarianism in the country. He indicates in the article that it is part of a larger project exploring Bahrain. I had the opportunity to meet with Belfer to discuss his new book and his understanding of Bahrain and the crisis it faces.
“Together we will take this city in a storm of flashes and shutters. Armed solely with our cameras and our perspective we will unite to pay her tribute, understand her – frame her – every stone, every street, every mood; and in return, she will help us better understand ourselves.”
Libya Top Stories
Libyan economy making slow but steady strides under new government amid political and security threats
Particularly after years of dictatorial control that wasted billions in energy wealth and where the new government and evolving private sector are trying to invest into reconstruction, services, infrastructure and community development while facing heavy challenges to ensure a safe business environment and transition toward an untested political culture of democracy.
Some years ago, Ghana chose the path of democracy and that has paid off as showed in its current economic growth rates. The country is continuing to nurture its democracy, grow political tolerance and shape its internal political wrangling while taking advantage of its stable political atmosphere.
Since the Consultative Assembly drafted Ghana’s current constitution in 1992, politics have evolved a lot. Among other things, the constitution defined the terms and rules for elections and re-elections in the country.