Archive for July, 2009

Bookmarking Beirut

By Nathalie Bontems • Jul 21st, 2009 • Category: Media

Beirut is UNESCO’s 2009 World Book Capital, a prestigious title
that the city intends to live up to.


Capitals of Industry

By Ian Munroe • Jul 21st, 2009 • Category: Manufacturing

Governments from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are stepping up efforts to become
heavy-industry titans. But do they have the wherewithal to succeed?


BIGGER IS BETTER

By Sarah Abdullah • Jul 21st, 2009 • Category: Business

Saudi Arabia isn’t immune from the global downturn, and is making
changes to manage its future growth.


LABOR’S LAWS LOST

By Alex Malouf • Jul 21st, 2009 • Category: Business

Bahrain’s decision to reform the visa system is likely to have far-reaching
consequences for employment across the GCC.


THE OFF-PEAK YEAR

By Ehtesham Shahid • Jul 21st, 2009 • Category: Cover Story

Caught in the midst of infrastructure overdrive and global slowdown, the region’s tourism sector will be forced to find new revenue streams to survive the lean times.