Preparing (and not preparing) for the millenium bug: it could hit the region hard

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A Worl Bank report reveals that several Middle East countries are unprepared for the Y2K, a shorthand for the year 2000 computer problem. The report shows that despite knowledge of the problem, several developing countries, including those in the Middle East, are not taking the necessary remedial actions. In a survey conducted by the World Bank, only seven of the 16 respondent countries in the Middle East had a national Y2K focal point and policy. The survey also reveals that only five Middle East countries, namely Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Yemen, had begun taking actions to solve the problem.

Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, Petroleum, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Digital computers, Year 2000 transition (Computers)

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Budget blues: low oil prices leave region's governments facing tough spending choices

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Continuing low oil prices greatly affect governments in the Gulf Region especially in terms of spending decisions. Some of the solutions adopted by these governments include spending reductions and more austere budgets. However, such budget cuts should also address the question of political stability. Among the governments that face increasing budget deficits, thus, opted for budget cuts are are Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE and Algeria.

Legislative Bodies, Budget, All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Petroleum and coal products, not elsewhere classified, Petroleum Products NEC, Prices and rates, Petroleum products, Budgeting, Budgets

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USTR's Special 301 report reviews IPR developments in the region

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US Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky presented the 2000 Special 301 review of international property protection in May. Seventy countries were examined and eight Middle East countries were revealed to offer poor protection.

Reports, Behavior, Intellectual property (International law), Barshefsky, Charlene

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