NOVEMBER 2007
EDITORIAL
COMMENT
BY INVITATION
Harnessing broadband – promise and potential
Many difficulties plague the adoption of a faster connection resulting from lack of competition in the region
Hana Habayeb , Chady Smayra and Jad Hajj
TALKING TO
Stephane Fouks – Branding Dubai
One of the world's communications and advertising network leaders speaks out on his impression of Dubai
Stephane Fouks
SPECIAL REPORT
SPECIAL SECTION
Luxury Automotive – Directing the best
Johannes Fritz, Director of Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Middle East and Levant
Executive Staff
LEBANON
Banking sector – Invading Algeria
Algerian privatization efforts present new opportunities for local banks
Executive Staff
Beirut‘s airport – Holding pattern
Passenger numbers are down, upgrades put on the back burner
Executive Staff
LEVANT
GCC
NORTH AFRICA
BANKING & FINANCE
CONSUMER SOCIETY
Luxury watches – Buying a classic timepiece
More than pure function, great watches have an enduring appeal
Michael Karam
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS
FINANCIAL INDICATORS
CAPITALIST CULTURE
