March 2005
Editorial
For your info
Q&A Pascal Gauvin
The general manager of the InterContinental Phoenicia unveils the hotel's battle plan in the wake of explosion
Companies & Strategies
Image means everyting
Hariri's death may have dented Lebanon's image as a peaceful country.Executive speaks to the founder of Massaya winery, about what this means for the industry
Special Section
Laying down foundation
From roads, to football stadiums, Hariri got post-war Lebanon back on its feet. Executive surveys his work in reconstruction and what needs to be done from here
Farewell to Mr fix-it
Executive overviews the career of the late Rafik Hariri,and his thwarted vision for the prosperous Lebanon
Q&A Simon Williams
Simon Williams, the EIU's senior region-al economist gives his take on the economic impact of Hariri's assassination
Economy & Finance
Counting the losses
Hariri's death raises the specter of currency re-evaluation,a lowered credit rating and reduced deposits for Lebanon's banks
the GCC factor
For Gulf Arabs, the late former prime minister Rafik Hariri represented a reason to invest in Lebanon.Here's why
Business
Testing times
Hariri's death damages industries across the board,yet sets in motion the momentum for long-term growth
Crisis coverrage
Executive takes a look at how the Arab media,operating in a partisan environment,covered Lebanon's latest political crisis,beginning with the killing of Rafik Hariri and culminating in the toppling of the government
Lifestyle
Executive Tools
The art of self Leadership
Have you ever asked yourself what you really want out of life?Do you find yourself stumbling when it comes to making career moves?At the end of the day, the only person who can lead you where you want to go - is you.Executive lists tips for recognizing your goals and talents and acting upon them.Step out for success