The writer is Globe fellow in the economies of Muslim Societies at the University of Oxford and holds a research fellowship in economics at St Peters College, Oxford.
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Business & Economy10 Feb 2019 14:09 GMT
Diversification of Middle Eastern economies is more a political than an economic challenge.
Pakistan30 Oct 2018 06:50 GMT
And what is the solution?
Business & Economy04 Sep 2018 11:58 GMT
Saudi Arabia's diversification effort will prove challenging with or without an Aramco IPO.
Algeria20 Jan 2012 12:27 GMT
Despite favourable geography, Middle Eastern economies have not diversified or developed their private sectors.
US & Canada23 Nov 2011 10:54 GMT
History has shown that elites share their power when faced with the prospect of losing it, as Egypt now shows.
Business & Economy13 Oct 2011 07:34 GMT
The region's dependence on natural resources has prevented the emergence of a strong private sector.
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