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Ethiopia Top Stories
Real estate in Ethiopia growing by 25% | Role of private real estate companies in Ethiopia
The increasing number of emerging middle incomers has increased the demand for real estate development. A 2010 study by the Africa Development Bank shows that Africa’s middle class has increased to 34%, an increase of 27% from the 1980s, and Ethiopia is not considered to be an exception. Given that the government cannot address the need for the increasing demand for real estate on its own, it allowed a number of local private investors to become the major actors in the development of real estate in Ethiopia.

Libya Top Stories

Libyan Foreign Relations: Making Friends amid growing Pains

September 23, 2013

Libya Top Stories
Libyan Foreign Relations: Making Friends amid growing Pains
With the establishment of first the National Transitional Council; the election of its successor, the General National Council and a prime minster, the majority of countries quickly lined up to recognize the new state.

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Tourism in Ghana: Labadi Beach Hotel

September 19, 2013

Discover Labadi Beach Hotel, a 5 star hotel, resort and business address located in Accra, Ghana.

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uniBank Ghana: A Bank for the 21st Century Customer

September 10, 2013

Banking in Ghana is not an easy task. Competition is neck-deep and the jostle for customers continues unabated. Realizing how tight the banking environment was, uniBank quickly carved a niche for the bank as one that cares for its customers.

Lebanon Top Stories

Lebanon employers give mixed picture on hiring this fall

August 30, 2013

A cautionary note to recent graduates and others on the employment market, a recent survey shows the Lebanese employers are in a mixed hiring mode this upcoming economic quarter.

Lebanon Top Stories

INAUGURATION DAY: Terrorism, Espionage, Romance, and Global Political Intrigue

August 30, 2013

Time was in America, young men would run off to the circus for adventure; dreaming of glamour as lion tamers, strongmen, and fame as aerialist defying gravity like flying heroes… For the now 60-something-year-old Claude Salhani the circus of the Middle East was right outside his front door, and he picked up a camera to record it all…

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Jumhouria Bank: Helping to finance the reconstruction of Libya

August 27, 2013

Libya Top Stories
Jumhouria Bank: Helping to finance the reconstruction of Libya
“It is the largest bank in Libya with a large volume of assets and good profits especially for the potential market in Libya,” bank General Manager Ahmed I. Rajab told Marcopolis. “This was especially true in 2012 based on a lot of contracts that have already been signed by the government and international companies, especially for construction and the infrastructure of the country.”

Bahrain Top Stories

Bahrain Report: 2013-2014 Overview

August 7, 2013

Bahrain Top Stories
Bahrain Report: 2013-2014 Overview
Amid slowed oil exports and political tensions, diversification continues, Bahrain remains a popular business and tourism destination and the potential for sectarian rapprochement exists – provided increasing political reforms.

Lebanon Top Stories

Samir Kassir Foundation releases “Journalist Survival Guide” for covering conflict

August 6, 2013

The Samir Kassir Eyes (SKeyes) Center for Media and Cultural Freedom recently debuted a unique Journalist Survival Guide, blending video with helpful “how-to” tips on what journos should do under fire; during a riot or when chocking on tear gas, and other dangers encountered by media professionals operating in conflict and war zones.

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Kasapreko: Herbal Bitters on Tour

August 1, 2013

The fastest PET bottling line for liquor that Krones has ever installed is up and running – in the West African nation of Ghana. The privately owned enterprise Kasapreko commissioned it in December 2012.