In contrast, the Arab world, which is so rich in natural resources such as oil and gas, is way behind in all development indicators, because half their populations, their women, are denied basic rights.

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However, it has huge growth potential, not least because its rich in resources such as natural gas reserves.

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Like Tibetans, Uighurs feel colonised, as Xinjiang's natural resources it is rich in oil and gas benefit the rich coastal regions.

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