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SEPTEMBER 2007

by reeda

SEPTEMBER 2007

 

EDITORIAL


Looking to the profits of tomorrow




COMMENT


Is Iran a real threat, or a paper tiger?





Race for the Arctic
Western leaders seeking to make the most of global warming





Global Arab finance comes of age





Iran’s upcoming election
March 2008 elections could prove crucial





The need for transparency in the Gulf oil markets





Educating Iraq‘s child refugees
Those displaced by war are being failed by the international community





Hillary could win
Former President’s wife could follow his footsteps





Why do people fall for scams?





Losing hearts and minds
Lebanese government losing to Hezbollah in reconstruction race





Musings from Arab America




BY INVITATION


At a Crossroads: The Middle East transport and logistics industry
by Fadi Majdalani and Ulrich Koegler





A Passing Summer Cloud?
The financial meltdown has begun




SPECIAL REPORT


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GCC


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LEBANON


FEMIP – Helping the private sector
EIB partners with banking sector on programs to aid in recovery





Software development industry - Ahead of GITEX
Lebanese firms focus on outsourcing abroad





Hotel Sector - Think outside the box
Hotel managements hang on despite sluggish season




LEVANT


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NORTH AFRICA


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BANKING & FINANCE


Bank Merger – Poised for expansion
Fransabank buys BLC Bank to be Lebanon’s fourth largest





IPO Watch - Galfar goes public
Omani construction group funds its expansion





Money Matters by BLOMINVEST Bank




CONSUMER SOCIETY


Sisters are doing it - For themselves
Female artists from humble beginnings find success




BUSINESS ESSENTIALS


Company bulletin




FINANCIAL INDICATORS


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CAPITALIST CULTURE


Rule of law – and the election
The constitution is threatened once again