The process to lead reformation in Yemen has been relatively peaceful compared to some other Arab countries that are going through similar processes. The conflicts were partially solved; or rather a mechanism was placed in for their solution through the GCC initiative which was signed last November.
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May 14, 2012 - 9:44:36 PMEffects of Arab Awakening on the Global Oil Industry
May 7, 2012 - 6:21:09 PM
Almost fifteen years ago, I started my professional career in the oil industry by undertaking extensive training on board large oil tankers that transport crude oil from Saudi Arabia to the United States.
Yemen Transition completed! Now the rocky ride ahead
Mar 2, 2012 - 8:05:43 PM
The non-competitive presidential elections which were held on February 21were not designed to bring about a new president as much as to legitimize the sole nominee. Everyone had anticipated the outcome of the elections from the outset.
Saleh fulfills his promise and saves Yemen
Mar 2, 2012 - 7:57:28 PM
Yemen finally managed to avoid sliding into civil war. This was accomplished by following steps of the implementation of the GCC initiative for guiding the country through this crisis, these experiences affirmed the position of former President Saleh, which some of the regional parties wanted to exploit by creating through Yemen their most bloody and destructive gate to the region to expand the span of the failing countries.
Yemen in the aftermath of President Saleh
Feb 23, 2012 - 4:40:07 PM
It is difficult to imagine Yemen without president ali Abdulla saleh. Not that he was particularly good for the country, but simply because for the last 33 years the media have constantly barraged us with his images to the extent that he became a salad that comes with every menu.
Driving around in Yemen, a unique experience
Jan 29, 2012 - 7:38:03 PM
If you are a fan of adventure and love to take risks, then come to Sana’a and try your luck with driving. This is the biggest adventure race in the world. When you are behind the wheel you can do almost anything you like.
Change in Yemen should starts from within
Jan 21, 2012 - 6:33:58 PMNew era, new government and definitely new Yemen.
The new government is not all we need to build a new Yemen, we need faithful officials and honest neighboring countries and most specifically less abusing friendly countries.
Nobel Peace Prize winner, Yemen’s new danger
Jan 13, 2012 - 8:26:51 PM
On her page on Facebook page, Tawakol Karman warns that she will be back “as a flood that will break all walls”.
Tribes and their role in building Yemen
Jan 7, 2012 - 10:09:24 PM
Tribes in Yemen have always had a very strong and complicated structure, and any talk about resolving the tribes is a mere fantasy.
It is time to fight corruption in Yemen
Dec 29, 2011 - 8:12:55 PM
Now number one battle for the people is going to be with corruption and the corrupt wherever they are and whoever they are.
Making peace in Yemen
Dec 16, 2011 - 8:18:49 PM
In the presidential palace in Sana’a, a new Yemeni cabinet has just been sworn in. For the first time in 33 years, however, President Ali Abdullah Saleh is nowhere to be seen.
Patronage system the root cause of corruption in Yemen
Dec 16, 2011 - 8:06:06 PM
Although debilitating to the economy, corruption and its impact on the country rarely takes center stage or attracts serious discourse. Yemen ranked 131st out of 179 countries and territories on Transparency International's corruption perception index (2007). However, the corruption index provides a snap shot at a given moment but does not explain how corruption has thrived inexorably during the last three or four decades in Yemen. This article intends to shed light on this issue.
Light at the end of the tunnel for Yemen?
Nov 30, 2011 - 6:11:14 PM
For months the Yemeni people have been waiting for a breakthrough in the country's political standoff. Now that the Gulf Cooperation Initiative has been signed a new window of opportunity has opened for Yemen.
Yemen: Time to reconcile
Nov 28, 2011 - 2:40:03 PM
Despite the many long months of agony and hardship which many amongst us have had to endure as the result of the political crisis, Yemeni people need to put the past behind them and embrace a brighter future.
Yemenis first and foremost!
Nov 27, 2011 - 11:24:02 AM
The economic situation in Yemen has deteriorated very rapidly in recent months. Power cuts have lead to wide spread job losses not only in large factories but also in small workshops which typically absorb a high percentage of the work force.
Protests Go Violent, but Media Stay Syrupy
Nov 12, 2011 - 7:51:09 PM
Liberal media people would argue, with a straight face, that the occupiers are more newsworthy than the Tea Party because they don't protest for five hours on the weekend and go back to their jobs. Sleeping in the park, night after night, somehow makes the leftists "resonate" better.
The Palestinians’ New Weapon
Nov 12, 2011 - 7:49:00 PM
The Palestinians have finally come up with a strategy that may produce some results. But only by accident, so to speak.
Where Yemen after Saleh exit
Oct 12, 2011 - 1:30:53 PM
The Yemeni opposition is pushing itself into a pitfall by dragging the country towards chaos due to its failure to oust President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The way it has been messing up opportunities to resolve the impasse over the last eight months confirms its lack of popularity; hence, it cannot manage the country.
A Statistical Interpretation of the Facebook Revolution!
Sep 9, 2011 - 7:34:06 AMThe Arabic revolution has been labeled as “the facebook revolution”. Does that characterization fit the facts? Let us review the facebook statistics for the last six months for Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen. Libya is excluded because it has not been a peaceful revolution. Syria is also excluded because statistics are not available and itsit’s not expected to be peaceful either.
What are the causes of Yemen current economic crises?
Jul 31, 2011 - 5:46:03 PM
What are the causes of Yemen current economic crises? And who stands behind it? And what is the real solution to end it?
As Usual, Yemenis are ready to receive the Holy Month of Ramadan, but this year it seems different. Citizen began its reception by new dose of increased fuels by 130%. Yemeni markets witnessed a drastic increase in some necessary and basic foods, leading joy to tun into sadness. Yemen has witnessed an economic collapse crisis since five months. Yemen Observer went to the streets of Sana’a and asked people about the real reason of the collapse of the economic situation in Yemen and who stands behind it? And what’s the real solution to solve the economic crisis? This is what people had to say about it.
As Usual, Yemenis are ready to receive the Holy Month of Ramadan, but this year it seems different. Citizen began its reception by new dose of increased fuels by 130%. Yemeni markets witnessed a drastic increase in some necessary and basic foods, leading joy to tun into sadness. Yemen has witnessed an economic collapse crisis since five months. Yemen Observer went to the streets of Sana’a and asked people about the real reason of the collapse of the economic situation in Yemen and who stands behind it? And what’s the real solution to solve the economic crisis? This is what people had to say about it.
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