Author: Arib Ali Al-Mandhari

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Gender equality in the Middle East

To the benefit of all

Achieving gender equality in the Middle East will be a long process, requiring fundamental educational, social and economic reforms. But giving women the right training now can kick-start the process, writes Arib Ali Al-MandhariMore

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