Iraq has also played at three WAFF Futsal Championships where in 2009, they won the tournament to gain their first ever title on any international stage.
The history of Jordan refers to the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the background period of the Emirate of Transjordan under British protectorate as well as the general history of the region of Transjordan.
The mission of the Middle East Institute is to promote knowledge of the Middle East in America and strengthen understanding of the United States by the people and governments of the region.
What drives Lebanese migration patterns to Gulf countries during economic shifts?The research reveals that Lebanese migration surged from 1960 to 1970 due to rising demand for labor in Gulf economies, fueled by increased oil prices post-1973. By 1980, Saudi Arabia became the dominant destination with approximately 97,300 migrants, surpassing Kuwait's 34,500.How do remittances impact the Lebanese economy in quantitative terms?In 2008, remittances contributed to 20% of Lebanon's GDP, highlighting their significance. Estimates suggest outflows from the Gulf alone amounted to around $1.7 billion in 2005, underscoring remittances as a critical lifeline for the economy.What demographic characteristics define Lebanese migrants in Gulf states?Research indicates that 51.8% of Lebanese emigrants possessed university degrees, and many held managerial positions, with 35% of directorships in the Gulf occupied by Lebanese. This demarcates them as predominantly educated and skilled laborers contrary to prevalent stereotypes.
Philippe Bourmaud, Lyon III University - Jean Moulin: 473 Followers, 288 Following, 53 Research papers. Research interests: History, Religion, and Middle East…
He took graduate courses on Iranian Studies at Columbia University while completing his graduate work in engineering. Dr Borjian further pursued his studies on Iranian languages, which resulted in an MA in Ancient Iranian Languages…
The Interbellum or Interwar covered the period from the Armistice in 1918 to 1936 as the storm clouds of a second global conflict started to gather over Europe..