... many job opportunities available as a result of the booming economies of the Gulf (Department of Energy, 2002). The non oil-producing Middle Eastern states also gained some benefits from the oil-producing states. Countless individuals who lived surrounding the non oil-producing states enjoyed great profit ... from 34% in to 53% in few years (The Middle East, n.d.). This is another proof of the durable benefits brought to middle east by the easy-earn money. Somehow there was an increasing gap between the Middle Eastern states subsequent to this pristine wealth, meaning that whilst most ...

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... of conducting business in Arab nations can be very different from those in the West, but the basic principles are consistent across cultures. Westerners can be put off by some Middle Eastern interactions and expectations, and those Westerners choosing to remain ignorant of local customs can be seen as being offensive. At the same time, Arab businessmen are willing to overlook some ... not the case in private gatherings" (Al-Sabt, 1999; p. culture1). Arguments between people, particularly friends and spouses, are expected to remain private. Morocco offers a venue unlike any other African...

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... did not only test the effectiveness of American foreign policy, but America's commitment to fulfilling the policy. During the time period before and during the conflict, American interests in the Middle East differed from its' official foreign policy. These interests included: maintaining a consistent supply of oil from mid-east countries, containing Soviet influence in the region, and Israel's security ... foreign policy during the Yom Kippur War. Although this policy, in the short run, proved to be unsuccessful, positive results are evident in later years. American relations concerni...

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... ; 52). Similarly, Orientalism, through its art and literature has provided a basis for Arab stereotyping in the media today. Orientalism refers to the Wests superior attitude and the stereotypical interpretation of Eastern people and their culture (Said, 1978; 22). Under the West's interpretation, the Orient is described as a separate "other" that is sensual, eccentric, and passive whilst holding a ... in the head after the Arab whimpers in a faked accent, "Oh, please, but I like America!" (Van Buren, 2010; 2). This can be seen as a culmination of decades of Arab and Middle Eastern ster...

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... a few years and then a decade later the percentage grew even greater to 25%. These numbers and an abundance of the natural resource caused the Middle Eastern countries involved to grow somewhat wealthy in a short amount of time. And, by 1970, the countries of this region were producing nearly 50% of ... 200 million. Kuwait was not an exception to the success of the oil industry in the Middle East. The county went from 3 million in 1949 to 60 million in 1952. Although the Middle Eastern region gained international recognition for their production and distribution of oil, they were not rec...

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... and US support of regimes can all interrelate. All of these are main causes of anti-western fundamentalism that is spread throughout the entire Middle East. Dating back to postwar WWII, Nassarism and the national developmentalist model emerged from the idea brought up by the successor Nasser who nationalized ... forms, ends up weighing heavily on everyone. As described by Achcar in the above passages, the US has directly caused heavy burdens for Middle Eastern states, and has created its Islamic Fundamentalism response. The Arab world only seeks for its own independence of western powers...

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... development the Wilson Corporation has decided to undertake a direct foreign investment in Saudi Arabia. This project will pursue the lucrative opportunities in developing and implementing a desalination plant in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Sea Port of Jubail, which is located next to the Red Sea. The plant will be called Myraj desalination plant and will provide the highest quality bottled drinking water to ... the Eastern and Central Province's. In order to avoid difficulties in implementing the Myraj project the Wilson Corporation will enter into a joint venture with Aramex Distributing C...

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In the Middle Eastern country of Yemen, a battle is being fought leaving much destruction to infrastructure and hundreds of lives lost. Actually it is not so much of a battle as it is a total, one- ... in a foreign war. Regardless of the reasons and legalities of Operation Decisive Storm, it is taking a toll on the already unstable country of Yemen. The civilians are caught in the middle of a civil crisis with foreign involvement and can't quite figure out where the danger is truly coming from. One thing for sure is the toll it is taking on innocent ... ...

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... no effect on Saddam Hussien's dictatorship, but have brought death to thousands of Iraqi children? The goal is to fight terrorism with out creating further resentment and hatred among the Middle Eastern public (Walker). Most important is understanding how other people see issues that are central to their world. For a long time the United States has had to carry a huge burden from ... sometimes means our own interest will conflict with the interests of those who we are supposed to be aiding. An excellent example of this is the current conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Palest...

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Oil was discovered early in the Middle East and has been a leading cause of economic growth for the region. In countries, such as Syria, where oil is not as important they depend on agriculture. Other countries, facing ... textiles, preserved foods, beverages, tobacco, phosphates, fruits, and vegetables. The chief buyers of Syrian exports were Germany, Italy, France, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. In November 1995 Syria and several other Middle Eastern and North African countries signed an agreement with the European Union to create a Mediterranean free trade zone by 2010. ...

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