DECEMBER 2006
EDITORIAL
COMMENT
Dealing with Iran
An overview of the relationship between Iran and the rest of the region
Gareth Smyth
LEBANON OUTLOOK
Lebanon in the crosshairs – Outsiders meddle in Levant
West and East lock horns in the mountains and towns of Lebanon
Executive Staff
Lebanon’s rosy 2006 shattered by war and political killing
Yet some sectors still perform well, despite turbulence and uncertainty
Executive Staff
Beirut’s banking sector healthy but challenges lie ahead
Basil II looms and diversification beckons to financial services in Lebanon
Executive Staff
Beirut Stock Exchange under pressure to meet regional standards
While neighboring stock indices modernize, Beirut's gets left behind
Executive Staff
Lebanon’s industry leaders call for help but pleas fall on deaf ears
The country's industry sector is on life support, and the industry minister was just killed - can Lebanese industrialists recover from so many blows?
Executive Staff
Obituary- Pierre Gemayel 1972-2006
Industry Minister's plan should survive its author, for the sake of Lebanon
Executive Staff
Lebanon’s insurance industry survives war intact
Surprisingly robust, it compares favorably with other countries in region
Executive Staff
Lebanon’s real estate sector in the air – Rebuilding Beirut on hold
Current developments continuing, but no new buildings on horizon
Executive Staff
Calling all tourists – Picking up the pieces
Lebanon's tourism sector hopes 2007 will be better
Executive Staff
Lebanon’s media has tough year but confident of turnaround
Advertising dollars are flowing out, but Beirut's media market goes on
Executive Staff
REGIONAL OUTLOOK
SPECIAL REPORT: SYRIA
2007: A CLOSER LOOK
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS
FINANCIAL INDICATORS
CAPITALIST CULTURE
Political uncertainly, economic suicide
The current political crisis is undermining what’s left of Lebanon’s economic recovery
Michael Young
