What You Need to Know About the Middle East, Jan. 24

What You Need to Know About the Middle East, Jan. 24

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The video covers key Middle East stories, including Egypt's challenges in attracting participation in its gold exploration tender due to high tax rates, Israel's move to tax cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and Iran's cautious reaction to Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th U.S. president. These developments highlight significant economic and political shifts in the region.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the lack of participation in Egypt's gold exploration tender?

High tax rates

High global competition

Political instability

Lack of gold reserves

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Israel planning to tax in relation to virtual currencies?

Only Bitcoin transactions

Capital gains, sales, and income

International transfers

Mining operations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of Israel's tax authority's decision on virtual currencies?

Decline in virtual currency usage

Boost in virtual currency adoption

No impact on virtual currencies

Increase in virtual currency value

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Iran initially respond to Donald Trump's inauguration?

With enthusiasm

With caution

With hostility

With indifference

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since when have Iran and the United States lacked formal diplomatic relations?

1995

1979

1989

2001