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In the Arabic press this week

Kipp takes a look at some editorials from the Arabic press. This week: Change looms over the energy industry; Rescue from Damascus; Change in the Middle East; Silencing Syria.

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Homepage | 'Africa'

MEA phone sales surge 30 percent

Smart phones approach 10 percent market share; Nokia is top manufacturer.

2010-06-05 10:29:24

Economy

The Gulf closes in on Africa

Africa may not be the easiest of places to do business, but with 900 million consumers it’s well worth the effort for GCC companies.

2010-05-07 10:25:03

The Gulf closes in on Africa - Africa may not be the easiest of places to do business, but with 900 million consumers it’s well worth the effort for GCC companies.

Dubai World suspends Africa project plans

The firm was planning to invest about...

2009-08-05 19:10:01

"Africa doesn't need strongmen," says Obama in Ghana

In his address to the Ghanaian Parliament, US President Barack Obama hailed the nations' strides toward democracy and pledged...

2009-07-11 21:26:32

Africa doesn't need strongmen, says Obama in Ghana - In his address to the Ghanaian Parliament, US President Barack Obama hailed the nations' strides toward democracy and pledged...

Banking & Finance

Destination Africa, Part II

One benefit of the global recession is that it may encourage GCC multinationals to become major investors south of the Sahara, Part II.

2009-04-30 07:15:45

Destination Africa, Part II - One benefit of the global recession is that it may encourage GCC multinationals to become major investors south of the Sahara, Part II.

Banking & Finance

Destination Africa, Part I

One benefit of the global recession is that it may encourage GCC multinationals to become major investors south of the Sahara, Part I.

2009-04-29 16:19:34

Destination Africa, Part I - One benefit of the global recession is that it may encourage GCC multinationals to become major investors south of the Sahara, Part I.

Going in-Zain

Three’s company on the Saudi mobile phone market starting today. Following the launch of Zain, is there any chance the kingdom’s neighbors might get a clue?

2008-08-26 08:50:00