Cover Story

IN DIAL NEED

The telecom industry may have weathered the financial storm better than most,
but regional players may need to reinvent themselves to stay competitive.

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Perspectives

Life’s Rich Pageant»

The global recession has ushered in a collective sense of gloom. Here’s how a cross-section of Gulf residents is coping.

Special Report

Gearing Down»

The Kingdom’s car market is facing troubled manufacturers abroad and public outcry at home.

Business

Investment

Southern Comfort»

One benefit of the global recession is that it may encourage GCC multinationals to become major investors south of the Sahara.



Labor

Prodigal Sons»

Lebanese expatriates are flying home in search of job opportunities they can no longer find abroad. But the going is tough.



Manufacturing

Fertile Ground»

The Middle East is trying hard to corner the global market for petrochemical products. And it might just work.




Focus

Awaiting Trial»

Preparations are underway for an international tribunal to try four Lebanese generals accused of murdering former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.



A Dark Past»

An ambitious investigation is shedding light on an alleged plot to overthrow Turkey’s current ruling government, which is led by the AKP party.



The Cost of War»

Invading Gaza has weakened Palestine’s moderate president Mahmoud Abbas, and reignited hatred towards an increasingly militant Israel.



An Unbalanced Scorecard»

Yemen is working urgently to ween itself off of the country’s dwindling oil output. But security, political and bureaucratic hurdles are getting in the way.




Last Word

Barbara Stocking»

The UK-based charity’s chief executive officer tells Ehtesham Shahid what the the largest challenges facing her organization are, and what the Gulf states can do to help.