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  • IMF cuts growth forecasts


    On 24 January 2012, the IMF cut its forecasts for global growth and warned of a deeper downturn worldwide if Europe does not take stronger action to stem its debt crisis. The global economy will now expand 3.3% y-o-y in 2012, down from 3.8% in 2011 (IMF's September forecast estimated a growth of 4.0% y-o-y in 2012), and warned that that it could drop as low as 1.3% y-o-y if Europe's problems persist. Press Release - 03Feb 11:56GMT
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  • IMF chief offers Tunisia support


    International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde vowed Thursday to support Tunisia and urged its new leaders to focus their efforts on job creation to win back investor confidence. AFP - 03Feb 07:44GMT
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  • Tunisia seizes dozens of Ben Ali yachts and cars: report


    Tunisian authorities have seized dozens of yachts as well as cars, company shares and houses belonging to ousted leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and his family, the TAP news agency said Thursday. AFP - 03Feb 07:36GMT
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  • Ennahda member stirs controversy in Tunisia


    The latest controversy to flare up in Tunisia's Constituent Assembly occurred after a prominent Ennahda member slammed labour protestors, citing a Qur'anic verse. Magharebia.com - 02Feb 07:48GMT
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  • Mideast carriers record 11.1% growth in demand in Dec 2


    Middle Eastern airlines recorded the strongest year-on-year growth in passenger demand for the third consecutive month in December, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Khaleej Times - 02Feb 06:57GMT
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  • ME rail projects on fast track


    The Middle East and North Africa region is currently one of the world's fastest growing markets for rail networks and the development plans for the next 10 years will change the business landscape of the region. Khaleej Times - 02Feb 06:48GMT
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  • Mideast airlines' expansion slows


    Middle Eastern carriers' traffic growth and expansion slowed down last year hurt by cut-throat competition on the regional routes, according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata) figures released on Wednesday. Emirates 24|7 - 02Feb 06:26GMT
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  • MENA telecommunications infrastructure fund sees strong investment opportunities


    The need for broadband capacity in the MENA-region (Middle East & North Africa) is rising exponentially as demand for data transmission in key markets is rapidly growing. According to MENA Telecom Infrastructure Fund (Menatif) the MENA broadband market makes for a great investment opportunity. Press Release - 01Feb 08:43GMT
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  • 'Candidates with successful track records found most desirable by region's hiring managers'


    A recent 'Management Challenges in the MENA' poll conducted by Bayt.com, the region's number one job site, has uncovered that 24.3% of managers in the region look for 'professional success' above all else in candidates. Employees, on the other hand, prioritize 'open, respectful communications' with their managers. Press Release - 31Jan 08:39GMT
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  • Tunisia to sell Ben Ali palaces


    Interim Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki announced plans last month to sell off the majority of presidential palaces once owned by ousted dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The earnings will then be used to create job opportunities for the nation's unemployed youth. Magharebia.com - 28Jan 08:10GMT
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1 Poulina Group Holding Tunisia 977
2 Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie Tunisia 845
3 Banque de Tunisie Tunisia 810
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