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February 13, 2013

Press Release: #DCMENA Tweetup on FEBRUARY 21st

Second #DCMENA Tweetup: Join #PITAPAL on Thursday, February 21st, 2013 When? Thursday, Feb 21 @ 6pm – 8pm (EST) Why? Because we are inspired by Pay It Forward’s philosophy, and thank them for their work in Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2012

No Matter Who Wins, U.S. Empire Continuing on Course

The U.S. Presidential Debates between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney concluded this week with a debate on foreign policy, which focussed heavily on the U.S. relationship with the Middle East.  What’s the impact of each candidate’s foreign policies … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2012

Providing Aid Hurts Recipient Countries’ Local Businesses Too

Do you think the United States should cut off aid to the Middle East? PITAPOLICY Founder Mehrunisa Qayyum explores this issue further, building on her September 25th post Cutting Off Aid to Arab World Hurts U.S. Business, in response to the … Continue reading →

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September 12, 2012

Youth Unemployment: What are the Causes?

This week, PITAPOLICY builds on last week’s focus on youth employment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region after speaking with Education for Employment (EFE).  In this two-part post, PITAPOLICY Assistant Editor Nassrin El-Gosi zeroes in on existing … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2012

Less is Better in Translation of #SOTU #mena #Arab

Less is Better in Translation of #SOTU By Mehrunisa Qayyum, Founder of PITAPOLICY @Pitapolicy In DC, watching the State of the Union at a Happy Hour or viewing party is an event–especially when we note who the cameraman focuses on … Continue reading →

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December 19, 2011

PITA & PIDE Consumers: Wish List for 2012

Middle East ~ Telecoms, Internet, Broadband, & Mobile Statistics

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