Middle East Review (World of Information Regional Review: Middle East) - Softcover

9780749440664: Middle East Review (World of Information Regional Review: Middle East)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074944066X ISBN 13: 9780749440664

Publisher: Walden Publishing, 2003

* The definitive guide to the most recent economic and political trends, developments and key events in the region * Key indicators and profiles for 32 countries * Leading-edge expertise from some of the world's top journalists and regional specialists * Key facts and essential business directory information Of interest to academic, public and corporate libraries; economic, geography and international relations specialists; professional, trade and government organizations; exporters and international investors ""Middle East Review 2003/4"" is used throughout the world as an essential reference source for those with an active interest in the region. The 27th edition now includes all the Central Asian states and provides both an analytical overview of the region and specific data for each of the 32 countries. Introductory chapters cover regional issues such as: the growth of Islamic banking and its implications for the wider economy; the impact of ex-Soviet countries on international oil and gas production; the significance of the Middle East's contribution to international terrorism. The main body of the book provides comprehensive economic and business reports for each country and includes: * Political and economic surveys identifying the trends, developments, problems and solutions * Country profiles, which analyze the different economic sectors of each country, summarizes its political parties and system, and provides condensed background information on a range of other important topics including demographics, languages, and industry sectors * Key facts with vital statistics for the country being analyzed * Business guide offering practical information for visitors to the country * Keyindicators setting out the country's key economic indicators over the last five years * Business directory listing the names and addresses of local organizations useful to visitors.

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World of Information Regional Reviews Published in association with the International Chamber of Commerce Quality information, analysis and interpretation is essential for organizations and individuals with an active interest in world affairs. The World of Information series of five annual Regional Reviews, now in its 28th year, provides the context, trends and recent history essential to an understanding of global events. Each review covers, country by country, its region's developments and challenges in a readable uniform presentation. Each year world experts are commissioned to give their objective assessment of the politics and economics of every country and territory in the world. This expertise has made the Reviews a primary reference source for business people and academics, researchers, government and diplomatic officials, international organisations and agencies. Each Review contains: Economic and political risk assessment Expert and timely analysis of recent events Key indicators Key facts Country profiles covering history, political structure, demography, media, economy, industrial sectors and geography Business guides include entry requirements, travel links, working hours, public holidays and health precautions Business directory includes useful contact details Regional developments and challenges

Review:

'One of the distinguishing features of the Middle East Review, compared with other annual political and economic surveys, is its detailed treatment of developments during the previous year.' Arab British Commerce

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