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100 Years of Middle East History

100 Years of Middle East History

Your Middle East has compiled a list of the events that have shaped the Middle East and North Africa during the past century, between 1912-2012.
The Gulf – a global travel hub in the making?

The Gulf – a global travel hub in the making?

Will the Gulf countries’ massive bet on turning the region into a global travel hub result in a thriving travel industry or half-empty airport terminals and...
Construction in Beirut

Construction in Beirut

The Lebanese construction industry has been booming in the past decade, and new high-rises continue to be added to the Beirut skyline. But at what cost comes this...
Doing business in Iraq

Doing business in Iraq

Although the security challenges remain massive, there are great opportunities for foreign companies in Iraq. But make sure to do your homework properly.
A glimpse into Yemen, a nation chaotic

A glimpse into Yemen, a nation chaotic

A photo report that gives a unique look into Yemen by Kit Weaver, who spent the summer in Sana’a. Although he wasn't in the city for the uprisings last...
Egypt's IT and communication industry

Egypt's IT and communication industry

Following the January 25th 2011 revolution, deteriorating economic conditions devastated many sectors that the Egyptian communication and information technology...
Naguib Mahfouz 100 years

Naguib Mahfouz 100 years

In December 1911, the Arab world’s only Nobel laureate in literature was born. Your Middle East celebrates Naguib Mahfouz’ centenary with a special report...
Defense spending

Defense spending

The countries in the Middle East belongs to the largest military spenders in the world, with defence investment generally representing 10-20 per cent of total state...
University studies in the Middle East

University studies in the Middle East

The Middle East is one of the few places in the world with the will and resources to create new educational institutions. This has led to a surge of U.S. and European...
Football in the Middle East

Football in the Middle East

More than just a sport, football is an important driver of social and political change in the Middle East.
Elections in Palestine

Elections in Palestine

More than half a million Palestinians in the West Bank headed to the polls on October 20. Your Middle East was there to follow events with commentary, analysis and...