Yemen
March 5, 2000
Population:18.1 million (1999 estimate)Population Growth Rate:3.7 percentReligions:99% Muslim with some Jews, Christians, Hindus.Government:RepublicLanguages:Arabic (Many businessmen and government of
March 2, 2000
A recent spate of thefts has reportedly spread across Shaqrah city in Abin governorate. According to al Ayam daily, burglars have entered private apa
TradeThe government eliminated import licensing in 1996 and cut tariff rates into four bands between 5 percent and 25 percent ad valorum. The government instituted an excise tax on industrial inputs a
Adequate IPR laws have been enacted (law 19 of 1994). The problem is the weak legal system. Influence with the judge and government is often more important than the facts. The country is not a member
In general, Yemen has many adequate business laws on the book. The problem has been enforcement. It is not uncommon for the outcome of cases to depend on someone's relationship with government officia
March 1, 2000
Investment OpportunitiesWhile many industries remain undeveloped in Yemen, many also offer good investment opportunities, excluding hydrocarbon exploration and production. They include, tourism, healt
In 1967, following Britain's withdrawal from Yemen, the country segregated into two parts, with the National Liberation Front in the North and the communist People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY
February 24, 2000
The Yemeni government is seeking to draw more women into the labor market, according to the Labor and Professional Training minister. Talking to al H
February 14, 2000
Trade Regulations and Standards Trade Barriers: The government eliminated import licensing in 1996 and cut tariff rates into four bands between 5 percent and 25 percent ad valorum. The government i
In general, Yemen has many adequate business laws on the book. The problem has been enforcement. It is not uncommon for the outcome of cases to depend on someone's relationship with government officia
Yemen is the poorest country in the Middle East, with an average national per-capita of less than $1 a day. In the years after its 1990 unification, the economy suffered as government spending, inflat
General Date Profile Population 18.1 million (1999 estimate) Population Growth Rate 3.7 percent Religions 99% Muslim with some Jews, Christians, Hindus. Government Republic Languages Arabic (Ma
February 13, 2000
Despite being the Middle East’s poorest nation, experts contend that Yemen should have one of the region’s most thriving economies. Yemen has considerable resources and is engaging in a radical, and s
February 2, 2000
Some 360 companies participated in the successful launch of Yemen's first Yellow Pages for 1999/2000. The Yemen Times reports that the head of the co