Mar 7, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, March 7, 2008

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A modern Egyptian industry calling

by Amy Scott

Mar 7, 2008

They may not go head to head with India, but the call centers of Egypt offer different business perks and provide Egyptians with a decent salary. Amy Scott visits one modern facility near Cairo.

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The Middle East @ Work

Where Egypt meets U.S. work culture

by Scott Jagow

Mar 7, 2008

Egypt and the U.S. practice business very differently, but mobile-phone company CEO Alex Shalaby mixes the two work cultures to his advantage. He talks with Scott Jagow.

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The Middle East @ Work

Refugees in Jordan's schools

by Alisa Roth

Mar 7, 2008

When Ayssir's family moved from Baghdad to Amman, Jordan, the children weren't allowed to enter the public school system. But how could the family afford private school? (Last in a series)

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The Middle East @ Work

Against Saudi odds, a woman CEO

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 7, 2008

When Nadia Al Dossary's husband fell into a coma, she ignored Saudi Arabia's laws and handled his affairs. Now, she runs his multimillion-dollar scrap metal company. Kelly McEvers has her story.