Middle East: What You Need to Know for Jan. 31

The video covers key Middle East stories, including airlines adjusting rosters due to President Trump's travel ban, which affects staff with specific language skills. It also discusses the oil market, highlighting US drilling increases countering OPEC's supply cuts, with Saudi Arabia implementing significant cuts. Lastly, it covers the merger talks between Idea Cellular and Vodafone, aiming to create India's largest mobile carrier, though facing potential regulatory challenges.

How have Middle Eastern airlines responded to the travel ban imposed by President Trump?

• By reducing ticket prices to attract more passengers

• By adjusting staff rosters to avoid affected crew members

• By canceling all flights to the US

• By increasing the number of flights to the US

What is causing the current pressure on oil prices?

• OPEC's decision to increase oil production

• A new oil discovery in the Middle East

• Increased drilling activity in the US

• A decrease in global demand for oil

What percentage of OPEC's targeted cuts have been implemented according to Saudi Arabia?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 100%

What is the main goal of the merger talks between Idea Cellular and Vodafone?

• To create a new technology company

• To reduce competition in the European market

• To become India's largest mobile carrier

• To expand into the Middle Eastern market

What challenge might the new entity formed by Idea Cellular and Vodafone face?

• Regulatory hurdles due to high market share

• Lack of customer interest

• Increased competition from new entrants

• Technological integration issues