The global maker movement is on the rise across the globe, and it has subsequently mirrored in North Africa. The number of makerspaces in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco Ð though still sparse Ð has been remarkably growing in recent years, particularly following the so-called Arab spring in 2011. In their working paper, professor of economics… Read more >
Toqa Ezzidin
US and China Trade War: Less Suez Canal Traffic, More Chinese Products for Egypt?
Amid speculations of a trade war that could potentially break out between China and the United States (US) and may surpass the mere imposition of tariffs, uncertainty lingers regarding the impact of such a war on global trade and the global economy Ð and other countries. The question remains: What would a trade war between… Read more >
Women Entrepreneurship Lowest in MENA Region: How a Guide Aims to Change That
The rate of female entrepreneurs has been globally expanding in recent years, and women of the Arab world are part of the process as well. However, the number of women in the Arab world owning businesses is still 30 percent lower than other countries, according to a report released in 2017 by online payment platform… Read more >