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NOVEMBER 2007

by reeda

NOVEMBER 2007

 

EDITORIAL





COMMENT



The Damascene dilemma
West discussing whether to strike Syria or Iran






No menial task in Jordan
Reform in Jordan going slowly






Lebanon’s bumper crop
Country’s hashish farmers happier than ever




























BY INVITATION



Harnessing broadband – promise and potential
Many difficulties plague the adoption of a faster connection resulting from lack of competition in the region


, and


TALKING TO



Stephane Fouks – Branding Dubai
One of the world's communications and advertising network leaders speaks out on his impression of Dubai




SPECIAL REPORT





SPECIAL SECTION







Luxury Automotive – Directing the best
Johannes Fritz, Director of Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Middle East and Levant












LEBANON



Banking sector – Invading Algeria
Algerian privatization efforts present new opportunities for local banks






Beirut‘s airport – Holding pattern
Passenger numbers are down, upgrades put on the back burner




LEVANT





GCC

















NORTH AFRICA













BANKING & FINANCE



IPO Watch – New trends coming
DP World's IPO hoped to boost DIFX








CONSUMER SOCIETY



Luxury watches – Buying a classic timepiece
More than pure function, great watches have an enduring appeal




BUSINESS ESSENTIALS





FINANCIAL INDICATORS









CAPITALIST CULTURE



Liberty - and its interpretation
Capturing the essence of a Capitalist Culture