Middle East Executive Reports 1997 - Abstracts

Middle East Executive Reports 1997
TitleSubjectAuthors
Abu Dhabi: Financial Supervisory Authority amendments.Economics 
Abu Dhabi tender for private sector utility project.(Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)Economics 
... American ambassador: a lot of American investor interest.(American Ambassador to Lebanon Richard H. Jones)Economics 
An economy in transition: Bahrain is first GCC state to face the post-oil era.EconomicsHepburn, Donald F.
Arbitrating banking and finance disputes under GCC centre rules. (Gulf Cooperation Council Commercial Arbitration Centre)EconomicsKreindler, Richard H.
Azerbaijan: requirements for registering companies.Economics 
Azerbaijan unifies customs rates.Economics 
Bank training institutions in Uzbekistan.Economics 
Commercial pledges on movable property. (United Arab Emirates)EconomicsHourani, Husam
...Common carrier delivery of goods to consignee.EconomicsMann, Mimi
Common sense regarding security in the Gulf area.(Middle East)EconomicsPelletreau, Robert H.
Construction/renovation boom boosts demand for equipment.Economics 
Copyright and patent protection.(in Turkmenistan)Economics 
Cyprus relaxes rule on foreign investment.EconomicsMann, Mimi
Doing business in post-sanctions Iraq.EconomicsMukhtar, Sabah al
... Dubai Court of Cassation decision.(Dubai, United Arab Emirates)Economics 
... Dubai judgement on insurance agency termination.(Dubai, United Arab Emirates)Economics 
Economic imperatives in the Kingdom and the role of the private sector: exploiting comparative advantages. (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)EconomicsTaecker, Kevin
Economic reform and growth: progress and challenges in Middle East countries.EconomicsFischer, Stanley
Economic reform in Egypt: a look at small business and the informal sectors.(includes related article on Cairo's informal housing)EconomicsMann, Mimi
Effects of US sanctions on Iranian and Caspian petroleum industries: can the world do without Iran, Iraq and Libya?EconomicsTakin, Manouchehr
Egypt gets investment grade rating.Economics 
Egypt is an expanding market for environmental technologies.Economics 
Egypt launches giant canal project....Economics 
Egypt's Investment Incentives Law offers advantages over prior law, but draws criticism and concern.EconomicsMcKinney, Bridget McArdle, Abdelkader, Engy
Egypt's new investment law.(Investment Incentives and Guarantees Law)Economics 
Egypt's stock market: it's small but growing 30% a year.Economics 
Egypt unveils five-year plan to attack pollution problems.Economics 
Electronic banking in the Kingdom. (Saudi Arabia)EconomicsAzzam, Henry T.
End of free health care? Saudis prepare draft proposal to require medical insurance.(Saudi Arabia)Economics 
... Federal Supreme Court ruling.(United Arab Emirates' law on foreign business enterprises)Economics 
Finance and development of private power projects in Saudi Arabia. (part 2)EconomicsMiles, Steven R., Massoud, Abdullah
First Saudi Arabian investment fund.(Saudi Arabia Investment Fund Ltd)Economics 
Foreign investment in Iran and the Tehran Stock Exchange.EconomicsDadkhah, Kamran M.
Foreign investment in Kuwait: wide-ranging privatization unlikely to move forward soon.Economics 
GCC Arbitration Center: Arbitral Rules of Procedure. (Gulf Cooperation Council)Economics 
GCC Arbitration Centre: Arbitral Rules of Procedure. (Gulf Cooperation Council)Economics 
GCC fails to approve unified customs tariff. (Gulf Cooperation Council)EconomicsMann, Mimi
Globalization and the Arab world: choosing prosperity or poverty.EconomicsAzzam, Henry T.
Globalization and the Arab world: choosing prosperity or poverty.EconomicsAzzam, Henry T.
Great man-made river flows: to the surprise of many, Qaddafi's pipedream succeeds.(Libyan President Muammar Qaddafi)EconomicsStauffer, Thomas
IMF approves over $1.5-billion 3-year financing for Pakistan. (International Monetary Fund)Economics 
IMF approves over $500 million to help ongoing Yemeni reforms. (International Monetary Fund)Economics 
IMF recommends accelerated, broader structural reforms, further fiscal consolidation.Economics 
Implementing regulations for Omani withholding tax.EconomicsWilson, David G.M.
Industries using advanced process controls getting ready to expand.(Israel)Economics 
Investing in Lebanon.EconomicsAbboud, Antoine
Investing in the PA areas: rules for doing business, franchising opportunities.(Palestinian Authority areas)Economics 
Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: response to Iranian gas deal may affect future investments.EconomicsReinke, Fred, Kantor, Mark
Jordan: benefits from oil-for-goods deal.Economics 
Jordan's Aqaba region to become a free zone.EconomicsMann, Mimi
Jordan's evolving financial sector: ongoing reforms enter 2nd phase.EconomicsAkel, Mufleh
Jordan: weekly tabloids fall victim to new press law.Economics 
Law No. 56 of 1996: Promulgating the Industry Act. (Articles 36-55 of Kuwaiti statute)(part 4)(Transcript)Economics 
Law no. 56 of 1996 Promulgating the Industry Act. (Kuwait)(part 2)Economics 
Lebanon: billions in contracts coming up for bid.EconomicsMann, Mimi
Libya's petroleum industry: effects of U.S./U.N. sanctions.(United Nations)EconomicsAbi-Aad, Naji E.
Looking again at Iraq: commercial law issues.EconomicsStovall, Howard L., Taha, Khalid Issa
... Market capitalization.(United Arab Emirates' capital market)Economics 
New rules for foreign direct investment.(Cyprus' foreign investment policy)Economics 
Oman Commercial Agencies Law amendments: effects on future agreements, dispute resolution.EconomicsAlder, Richie
Oman promulgates arbitration law.Economics 
Oman reforms its judicial system: new commercial court law.EconomicsElnafie, Abdelrahman Mohamed
Oman's new arbitration law opens up new perspectives.EconomicsHirst, Alastair
Outlook for the Saudi economy: likely to gain momentum in '97.EconomicsTaecker, Kevin
Pakistan securities market moves to scripless trading.EconomicsKhan, Ejaz Ishaq
Printing and graphics equipment is in growing demand in Egypt.Economics 
Privatization in Jordan: pace of program picks up as framework is created.EconomicsZu'bi, Sharif Ali
Procedures for registering foreign firms in Turkmenistan.Economics 
Public policy and private initiative in the Middle East/North Africa: profound changes in the making.EconomicsShafik, Nemat
Qatar: Doha to host MENA amid Arab objections....(Middle East-North Africa economic summit)Economics 
Qatar: Moody's downgrades Ras Laffan debentures.(Moody's Investors Service's rating of Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Ltd)Economics 
Saudi economic outlook: 1997.EconomicsAzzam, Henry T.
Saudi economic outlook: continuing improvement, strengthening confidence.EconomicsTaecker, Kevin
Saudiization: goal is to replace 60% of 5 million foreign workers.(Saudi Arabia's training program)Economics 
Saudi regulation change allows privately owned power projects.EconomicsMiles, Steven R.
Solidere opens up to foreign investment.(Lebanese company)Economics 
Success of economic reform may have laid groundwork for a recovery in 1997. (Yemen)Economics 
Technopark will help develop production specs to EU norms.(Turkey's Technopark investment)Economics 
Telecommunications: government and private sector partnerships in Lebanon and the Middle East.EconomicsHobeika, Louis G.
The Gulf in a changing global financial world.EconomicsAzzam, Henry T.
The Internet and the Middle East: commerce brings region on-line.EconomicsAnderson, Jon
The view from Washington: U.S. sanctions against Iran, Iraq and Libya.EconomicsPelletreau, Robert H., Jr.
The waters of the Nile: cooperation or conflict?EconomicsSaid, Rushdi
Trade fairs in Lebanon.Economics 
Turkey's automotive aftermarket.Economics 
Turkey's new, fast-growing market for safety and security equipment.(includes related article on how to determine which European Union or Turkish standards apply to US products)Economics 
Turkish, Armenian businessmen sign protocol of cooperation.Economics 
U.A.E.: official stock exchange could open next year....(United Arab Emirates)Economics 
U.A.E.'s dynamic market for computers/peripherals to grow at least 20% a year.(United Arab Emirates)Economics 
United Nations extends oil-for-food initiative with Iraq.Economics 
U.N. sanctions against Libya.(United Nations)Economics 
U.S. antiboycott activity in fiscal year 1996.EconomicsFenton, Howard N.
U.S. grants duty-free treatment for West Bank/Gaza products.Economics 
Variations (change orders) in construction contracts for U.A.E. turnkey projects.EconomicsPennington, Penny
Why the US and Iran should be talking.(views of US Ambassador Robert H. Pelletreau)Economics 
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