Economic Review
The economics of terror
- Terrorism came back to the wider Arab world last week with bombings in Riyadh and Casablanca. But the economics of terror are seldom what the terrorist would wish, and they might yet wish that they had left things alone.
- Saudi Arabia: Sunday, May 18 - 2003 at 14:35
Saudi growth set to hit 6% this year
- Small wonder that the GCC economies are booming with oil prices high, and production levels at near capacity. This will be Saudi Arabia's best year for economic growth in two decades.
- Saudi Arabia: Monday, May 05 - 2003 at 15:44
Paris II gives Lebanon time to reform
- The mood in Lebanon is optimistic. The Paris II conference in November was a success. Tourist numbers are up. Interest rates have fallen and FX reserves are rising The prospects for 2003 are therefore much improved, says Standard Chartered Bank economist Daniel Hanna.
- Sunday, April 27 - 2003 at 15:30
Jordan faces post-Saddam challenges
- Jordan's economic reforms and consequent healthy growth in GDP faces some challenges in the face of post Saddam Iraq. But the omens are optimistic according to Standard Chartered Bank economist Daniel Hanna.
- Sunday, April 27 - 2003 at 15:25
Iran heads for 5% GDP growth in 2003
- The immediate economic outlook for Iran remains encouraging, says Standard Chartered chief economist Gill James. Current strong oil prices and high output levels should support GDP growth of around 5% in 2003.
- Monday, April 21 - 2003 at 11:47
Egypt floats for recovery
- Standard Chartered Bank economist Daniel Hanna looks at how the floating pound is the best hope for recovery that the Egyptian economy has had in some years.
- Monday, April 21 - 2003 at 11:35
Oman's oil wealth under pressure
- Standard Chartered chief economist Gill James looks at the challenges that face the Omani economy now that its oil output is shrinking in an article taken from the new Middle East Focus.
- Monday, April 14 - 2003 at 16:54
Top marks for Qatar economy
- Standard Chartered chief economist Gill James gives fulsome praise for Qatar's economic management in the bank's new publication Middle East Focus.
- Sunday, April 13 - 2003 at 16:35
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