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India’s new Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) gestures during his arrival at the Prime Minister’s Office in New Delhi on May 27, 2014. (Raveendran/AFP/Getty Images)
Opinion: Japan is still a good bet
Tokyo, Asharq Al-Awsat—During the recent three day official visit of Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Salman bin Abdulaziz to Tokyo, several Japanese officials were struck by a cadre of young Saudis who spoke fluent Japanese. “Who are these...Caption:
A Saudi trader counts Saudi rial banknotes in Mecca in this October 20, 2012 file photo. Source: REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Files
Opinion: Islamic Finance On the Verge of a Tipping Point
Will the year 2014 be a tipping point for Islamic finance? It’s a question on the minds of many inside the rapidly growing industry, as a confluence of factors came together in 2013 that could portend a structural shift in how the world views Islamic banking products...Caption:
Fireworks illuminate the sky around Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, on November 27, 2013, after the Emirati city was chosen to host the World Expo 2020. The Gulf city state beat Russia’s Ekaterinberg in the final round of voting to clinch a prestigious event credited with delivering a huge boost to tourism and […]
Opinion: Dubai Expo and the Dream of Arab Youth
More than 50 years ago, a seven-year-old boy visited the Seattle World Expo with his family. He marveled at the scientific and technological innovation on display. He rode the Monorail trains, enjoyed the roller coasters, and visited the futuristic exhibits, including...Caption:
An Egyptian demonstrator holds bread in a protest earlier this month against the International Monetary Fund. The Egyptian government is trying to chart a delicate course between economic reform to appease lenders, without alienating its own people. (AFP)