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Gulf economies : Making hay while the sun shines

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (2001)

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Egypt

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1991)

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Foreign finance fuels projects

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1995)

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Cover story: OIL PRICES As oil prices tumbled to near record lows, OPEC ministers met again in Vienna on 24 June to agree further production cuts in a bid to engineer a recovery. The background to the current crisis, in the light of the Asian economic downtum and the prospect of increased Iraqi oil production.

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1998)

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Cover Story Iran - Iran is being courted by Western powers as a potential ally in the fight against global terrorism. David Butter reports on this striking reversal in roles, and considers what it might mean for Iran's economic prospects

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (2001)

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Special Report: EGYPT As Egyptian President Mubarak gears up for a fourth term in office, author asks if a new generation of business leaders can stimulate a rejuvenation of the Egyptian government. The report includes surveys of the economy and the banking and finance sector, and an analysis of the privatisation programme. Local firms Hamza and Tritech are also put under the spotlight

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1999)

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Cover Story Egypt - Egypt's ruling party has received a rude shock in the first round of parliamentary elections, being held for the first time under the supervision of judges in a bid to ensure fair play. David Butter looks at the implications of opposition advances when the economy is facing tough challenges

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (2000)

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Syria

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1994)

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Asad's policies win him no friends

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1989)

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Syria reaps rewards of regional policies

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1991)

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Cover Story: EGYPT - The Luxor massacre has badly damaged the tourism industry, and is likely to hit Egypt's economic growth prospects. David Butter assesses the role of privatisation in regaining investor confidence, and whether the economy's foundations are strong enough to withstand the shock.

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1997)

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Cover Story: ENERGY - At the end of this summer, engineers will put the finishing touches to a system allowing electricity to be exchanged between Egypt and Jordan. The initiative provides an example of Arab states turning rhetoric into reality and has also encouraged governments to look at extending the model to gas.

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1998)

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Cover Story Economy - The Middle East has just enjoyed a year of robust growth, thanks to the strength of the recovery in oil prices. David Butter and Tom Everett-Heath analyse the prospects for 2001, in light of revised MEED forecasts for economic indicators across the region

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (2001)

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Cover Story: EGYPTIAN BANKS - Having persuaded the IMF and international investors of the strength of Egypt's economy and the progress of structural reforms, the government is now discussing privatisation of the four state banks. This has stimulated interest in the true state of the banks' balance sheets, in particular the ratio of provisions to loans

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1997)

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MIDDLE EAST ECONOMIC DIGEST - Special Report Oil & Gas - OPEC has pulled off the feat of successfully managing the oil market in testing times. Prices have remained stable so far this year in the middle of the target range of (USD)22-28 a barrel. David Butter reports on the prospects for the rest of the year and into 2002

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (2001)

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Egypt

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1999)

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Lebanon stumbles towards reform

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1990)

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Wiring up for Arab unity

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1998)

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CEMENT The building materials industry is a reliable indicator of economic activity in developing countries. David Butter reports on the heady atmosphere of the Egyptian scene, which is enjoying strong support from investors, banks and suppliers, while RobertTrevelyan looks at the contrasting Saudi Arabian market, where talk is of crisis management due to overcapacity and a slide in prices.

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1999)

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ISRAEL-PALESTINE - As Israel's 50th anniversary celebrations continue, the people of Palestine are left to ponder what has happened to their community since 1948. David Butter charts the ups and downs of the Palestinians and the events of the past 50 years, and assesses their future prospects, while Toby Ash examines the transformation of the Israeli economy.

by: Butter, David
Published in: MEED (1998)

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