Tag Archives: Middle East

Reaction to bin Laden Slaying Mixed in Middle East

As the Middle East continues to deal with instability and changing political realities a new element has been added into the mixture, with unclear results. The news of the death of Osama bin Laden was met with a large variety of responses from Middle East observers; from shock and anger, to satisfaction and delight. Saudi… Continue Reading

Middle East Unrest Holds Back Airline Industry Growth

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the air travel industry has been adversely affected by the widespread unrest throughout the Middle East and North Africa during the month of February. Negative Reaction to Unrest and Earthquake The Director General of the IATA, Giovanni Bisignani pointed out on Tuesday that the industry showed only… Continue Reading

Middle East Diversifies into Mining and Steel

The Middle East is ready to develop the metals and mining industries, both in production and investment opportunities. This is due to infrastructure development and investment by foreign companies. In a report titled, Forging a New Path: Deloitte said that Middle Eastern emerging economies have been using the income supplied by oil to develop the… Continue Reading