December 04 / January 05
Editorial
Region
ESCWA's secretary general discusses the challenges ahead
Mervat Tallawy promoting economic development
Economy
The economy remained vulnerable to political instability
It ain’t broke but it needs fixing
Banking
the sector enjoyed a more efficient monetary policy
Brighter times for banking in Lebanon
Finance
Insurance
The sector was defined by transparency and greater regional opportunities
Insurers reassured by more visibility
Industry
Lebanese industrialists had mixed feelings, despite seeing increased exports in 2004
Success in spite of adversity for industry
Tourisim
Although numbers were up, gauging what tourists want remained a challenge
Visitors to Lebanon, what do they want?
Real Estate
A year characterized by increased demand for high-end properties
Sky’s the limit for real estate sector
Telecome & Post
Alfa's boss on the challenges of a new mobile era
Ineke Botter meeting the challenge
