LEGAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA REGION: A COMPARATIVE GROUPING OF THE COUNTRIES
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Abstract
The MENA region, though diverse in its composition, shares common cultural, economic, and political background that make it a unique and significant area on the global stage. Understanding the legal, economic, and social dynamics of MENA countries is crucial for addressing the challenges and opportunities in the context of international relations and global development. This grouping of MENA countries into leading, progressing, and emerging categories based on legal development is a new approach, introduced here for the first time. It offers a fresh perspective on the region’s diverse legal systems and highlights the varying stages of reform and modernization. By studying the achievements of leading countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and others, we can see how focused legal changes, such as updating labor laws and advancing women’s rights, can enhance a country’s international image and provide great benefits to its population. This classification not only provides researchers with a clearer understanding of regional dynamics but also offers practical guidance for future studies and policy recommendations.
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legal development, MENA region, governance, judicial independence, human rights, economic regulations, legal modernization, legal systems, protection of human rights
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