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Battle for Media Control: Middle East Fighting Back

Battle for Media Control: Middle East Fighting Back

Once upon a time not long ago, the international community received its dose of Middle East news from outlets that were predominantly European or American. In those times, the Arabic street always complained about the biases [...]

Money Talks on Capitol Hill

Money Talks on Capitol Hill

On the topic of acquisitions, it appears that at least four US lobby groups are succeeding in brokering a deal that would see Dubai Aviation Enterprise (DAE) purchase the aviation arm of the Carlyle Group for [...]

'Eh-rabs' Buying out Canada

'Eh-rabs' Buying out Canada

Canada has no problem selling out to foreign companies, except when it comes to the sectors that matter: Transportation, Telecommunication, and Banking. The ‘monogopolies’  enjoyed by the handful of market players in these sectors translate into cushy [...]