Bureaucracy: To hold back the Rein of Arabian horse of developments.

Abstract

The article ''Bureaucracy To hold back the Rein of Arabian horse of developments'' by M. Azizur Rahman critiques how bureaucratic inefficiencies in Arab governments hinder economic and social progress, using the symbolic "Arabian horse" as a metaphor for stifled potential. It examines the historical roots of Arab bureaucracy, tracing its origins to French colonial systems that failed to evolve alongside modern governance needs, unlike their European counterparts. The piece highlights case studies from Egypt and the Gulf, contrasting stagnant bureaucratic structures with reform efforts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where digitization and lean governance have accelerated development The discussion connects bureaucratic red tape to broader economic stagnation post-Arab Spring, emphasizing how entrenched systems suppress innovation, foreign investment, and equitable resource distribution. The article concludes with a call for systemic reforms to unlock the region’s potential, akin to freeing the "Arabian horse" from its reins.