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Iraq to Simplify Visa Procedures
For Foreign Oil Workers

Article by Omar al-Shaher Updated Fri, May 24 
The Iraqi government has announced that it will simplify entry-visa and residency-permit procedures for foreign oil workers, following complaints that the current lengthy process deters investors.
(REUTERS/Atef Hassan)
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Six Nautical Miles Not Enough
For Gaza Fishermen

Article by Abeer Ayyoub Updated Fri, May 24 
Israel's announcement to re-extend Gaza's fishing zone from three to six nautical miles comes at the end of the lucrative sardine season and does not promise relief for fishermen.
(REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)
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Former Vice President Slams
Iraq's Economic Policy

Article by Omar al-Shaher Updated Fri, May 24 
In a statement issued on his personal Facebook page, economist and former Iraqi vice president Adil Abdul-Mahdi has vehemently criticized the country’s economic policy.
(REUTERS/Thaier al-Sudani )
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Lapid: Netanyahu's COO

Article by Itay Shiloni Updated Thu, May 23 
In his capacity as finance minister, Yair Lapid can either succeed, letting his achievements be credited to the prime minister, or fail and take the blame himself.
(REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)
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In Gaza, Women Struggle
For Economic Role

Article by Hazem Balousha Updated Thu, May 23 
Despite high literacy and education rates among Palestinian women in Gaza, only one in ten can find employment.
(REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)
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US-Israeli, Palestinian Companies
Join Forces in High Tech

Article by Danny Rubinstein Updated Thu, May 23 
The collaboration between the US company LivePerson Inc. and ASAL Technologies of Ramallah gives rise to hope for fast development of the Palestinian high-tech industry.
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Turkey, ExxonMobil Going Ahead
With Gas Project in Iraqi Kurdistan

Article by Hacer Gemici Updated Fri, May 24 
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan has announced that Turkey will be carrying out joint gas exploration operations with ExxonMobil in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.
(REUTERS/Azad Lashkari )
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Enlarging the Israeli Workforce

Article by Mickey Peled Updated Thu, May 23 
The reforms that will encourage ultra-Orthodox men and Arab women to enter the workforce are the upside of the tough new budget.
(REUTERS/Uriel Sinai)
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The Children of Gaza’s Tunnels

Article by Khaled Kraizim Updated Wed, May 22 
The Israeli-imposed blockade on Gaza is helping the smuggling tunnels flourish, with many children choosing to work in these tunnels out of necessity despite the danger.
(REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih)
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Is Expansion Harming
Some of Mecca's Heritage Sites?

Article by Ahmad Dohman Updated Thu, May 23 
Saudi Arabia has destroyed many historical sites in Mecca, claiming that these are necessary measures to accommodate the millions of pilgrims that arrive annually.
(REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh )
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