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Local and international changes are redefining the traditional, conservative role of Arab banks

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The financial performance of Arab banks is discussed and an analysis of the challenges they face in an increasingly globalised marketplace is presented.

Banking industry, Middle East

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Arab stock markets: mixed performance in first half

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Issues concerning the performance of stock market sin the first half of 2001 in the arab markets are discussed. Particular attention is given to the characteristics of stock markets in different Arab countries, including Tunisia, Lebanon and Kuwait.

Stock options

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Globalization and the Arab world: choosing prosperity or poverty

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Arab countries embark on economic restructuring designed to promote economic improvement and global competitiveness. Morocco and Egypt have introduced privatization in an effort to develop free competition in their respective economies. Share prices in Oman's stock market, meanwhile, are expected to increase in the coming years as the country opened its stock market to international investors. Kuwait has started allowing the entry of direct foreign portfolio investments in the country's equities while the United Arab Emirates is expanding its several sectors, such as finance and tourism.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Intnl Economic Policy, Economic policy, International economic relations, International trade, Capitalism

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