the u.s gets about 20% of it’s oil from the middle east. saudi arabia can produce over 10 million...
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THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THE
MIDDLE EAST
THE WORLD’S OIL RESERVES
OIL TRADE
OIL The U.S gets about 20% of it’s
oil from the Middle East. Saudi Arabia can produce over
10 million barrels a day at $140 ($1,400,000,000 per day)
Most of the exports go to Asia.
OPEC Organization of the Petroleum
Exporting Countries “The OPEC MCs coordinate their
oil production policies in order to help stabilize the oil market and to help oil producers achieve a reasonable rate of return on their investments.”
WHO BENEFITS? Oil-producing countries benefit
directly in the form of high export profits.
The non oil-producing states receive benefits from their oil-producing neighbors.
BENEFITS OF M.E. OIL As a result of this wealth, enormous
social achievements have occurred.Infant mortality was halved, and life
expectancy rose by more than ten years.
School enrollment went up and adult literacy rose from 34% to 53%.
DEPENDENT ON EXPORTS The success of Middle Eastern
economies is tied to the price of oil.
A CHANGING ECONOMY
BORDER CROSSINGPakistan and India border
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WAGAH BORDER CROSSING CEREMONY Done everyday to thousands of
spectators. Illustrates the tensions that still exist in
the region. Was toned down in 2010 because
soldiers complained of knee injuries.
Often leads to unrest on both sides of the border by rowdy spectators.
BUZKASHIAfghanistan
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BUZKASHI National sport of
Afghanistan
The goal is to get a headless carcass and bring it to a scoring area.
Biting and pulling of hair is discouraged.
Violent play often leads to real violence.
CAMEL WRESTLINGTurkey
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CAMEL WRESTLING To win, one must be knocked down or be
chased for 10 minutes. Most matches end in a draw.
MECCASaudi Arabia
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THE MAKKAH CLOCK A 5 star hotel The world’s 2nd tallest building
DUBAIUnited Arab Emirates
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BURJ (KHALIFA) DUBAI
BURJ KHALIFA Tallest building in the world Tallest free-standing structure in the
world Highest number of stories in the world Highest occupied floor in the world Highest outdoor observation deck in the
world Elevator with the longest travel distance
in the world
BURJ KHALIFA Armani Hotel Luxury apartments Corporate Suites
BURJ AL ARAB
BURJ AL ARAB HOTEL Only 7 Star Hotel Rates from 1,500 to 23,000 dollars a
night2 level suitesA maid AND butlerBedroom
Royal Suite includesTransportation (Rolls Royce or Helicopter)Private elevator, reception hall, libraryMarble and Gold staircase
WORLD ISLANDS
