Author Archives: Mehrunisa
Business Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in the Middle East Mobile Market
By: Hina Naz, Technology Blogger Source: Originally posted on Naz Hina Blogspot , “In the Lineage of TechInfo”, which focuses on technology: “The ideas behind “In the Lineage of TechInfo” is to present contemporary information about Communication and Technology at … Continue reading
Middle East & How Syria’s Civil War Differs by Majid Rafizadeh
Poll of the Week Middle East and How Syria’s Civil War Differs By: Majid Rafizadeh Source: Harvard International Review, originally posted on February 9th, 2012 Although Iran, Iraq and Lebanon have taken almost the same position in warning about possibility … Continue reading
Syria Assessment: Defections & Reflections
PITAPOLICY Consulting has been tracking Syria’s developments since March 15th. A policy brief on civil society was published by the Middle East Institute. “The signs of blood on the walls, on the ground. On every street there are signs of … Continue reading
Startup Boom in the Middle East
The correct answer is Sabq.org as reported by the Effectiveness Measure, which has a MENA office in Dubia. The GCC region (Gulf Cooperation Council) represents 46 million of the 91 million unique web browsers established in the MENA region, according … Continue reading
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
Algeria & the Arab Spring: Why it is not next?
By: Sarah Hassaine Tweet her @SHassaine Note: PITAPOLICY is proud to kick-off February with a post on Algeria, which has not been covered in the media regarding the Arab Awakening. In fact, every Wednesday in February, PITAPOLICY will focus on … Continue reading
An Eyewitness Account By a Syrian-American
Note: On January 20th, President Obama’s administration announced that the US would consider closing its embassy in Damascus, Syria due to a series of car bombings and other lax security measures, which the Syrian government has failed to implement. On … Continue reading
UAE and Human Rights: A case of ‘treat them mean, keep them keen’?
By: Suzanne Noori ‘Look around you and be grateful’ is often heard in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in response to any hint of criticism amongst its locals, who have seen their country transform from endless desert dunes to one … Continue reading
Palestine-Israel: A Business Economy Perspective
Note: PITAPOLICY is excited to repost two pieces posted from Electronic Intifada, which reviews Palestine-Israel through a business & economy lens. The first piece, posted on January 10th, 2012, was written by Josh Ruebner, National Advocacy Director of the US … Continue reading
