Articles from The Middle East (August 1, 2003)

Title	Author	Type	Words
Afghanistan: the aftermath of regime change: Iraqis worried about the future of their country cannot be encouraged by what they see in Afghanistan, America's first effort at nation-building in the Islamic world. Eighteen months after regime change, Afghanistan is still teetering on the edge of collapse. Giles Trendle reports from Kabul. (Current Affairs).	Trendle, Giles		1508
Al Qaeda: Casting a Shadow of Terror.	Rhodes, Fred	Book Review	201
Amiantit wins $50m water management contract in Romania.		Brief Article	36
An example to us all: the Iranian conjoined twins Ladan and Laleh Bijani left more behind than a contribution to medical science. (The Last Word).	Lancaster, Pat		631
Arafat: the Biography.	Rhodes, Fred	Book Review	203
Assad cautiously steps towards economic reform in Syria.		Brief Article	31
BMA cooperates with London Metal Exchange to promote Islamic financial transactions.		Brief Article	44
Bush & Blair scramble for oil: despite protestations to the contrary, evidence is mounting that the US and Britain are resolved to push ahead with securing future oil supplies by any means. (Business & Finance).	Smith, Pamela Ann		2172
Bush at War.	Rhodes, Fred	Book Review	169
Cheaper water in the Middle East? (Mosaic).			426
Comment.	Lancaster, Pat	Editorial	665
Dead Sea under threat: the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth. The largest natural spa in the world--everybody can float in its salt and mineral rich waters--Aristotle praised its remarkable properties.	Williamson, John		1068
Dubai Duty Free named fifth largest operation in the world.		Brief Article	42
Early the Future of Oil as a Source of Energy.	Rhodes, Fred	Book Review	285
EIB lends $16m for Moroccan port infrastructure.		Brief Article	33
Emirates Bank extends $63m loan to the Dubai Shipping Company.		Brief Article	35
ENOC starts work on $30m bulk liquid storage terminal in Djibouti.		Brief Article	46
GE wins $1bn engine and service deal from Emirates.		Brief Article	128
Gulf Air debuts self check-in kiosks in the Middle East.		Brief Article	122
IFC invests $15m in Jordan's pharmaceutical sector.		Brief Article	36
IFC makes first investment in Turkey's health sector.		Brief Article	36
IMPCO forms joint venture with alternative fuels company in Egypt.			45
In the steps of the pharaohs: an exhibition celebrating the influences of the Ancient Egyptians on the modern day perfume industry is attracting international visitors to the French Provencal town of Grasse. Former president of the British Perfumers' Society, Rhona Wells, reveals how knowledge amassed in Egypt 5,000 years ago remains alive in the 21st century fragrance industry. (Mosaic).	Wells, Rhona		1422
Iraq to spend over $6bn on IT development.		Brief Article	44
Iraq: a "quota" Council: the United States has announced the members of a new Iraqi governing council which aims to take account of all ethnic and religious divides. Miriam Shahin reports from Baghdad. (Current Affairs).	Shahin, Mariam		1474
Iraq: the Awdah threat: although the US war on Iraq was declared over by President Bush months ago there are new signs that forces resentful of the American presence in the country, the Awdah also known as 'The Return' are increasing the pressure and the anti-US violence. (Current Affairs).	Vesely, Milan		1399
Israel: peace at a price: this interview speaks volumes about how Israeli 'officialdom' really feels and why peace will remain impossible for Palestinians to accept on such terms. If anything, the Israelis are strengthening Arafat's position by this intransigence. Larry Luxner reports from Washington. (Current Affairs).	Luxner, Larry		1524
IT outsourcing new growth area for vendors in UAE market.		Brief Article	37
JKB posts 43% net profit increase in first half 2003.		Brief Article	40
JKB posts 43% net profit increase in first half 2003.		Brief Article	41
Jordan Tourism Board launches new sales drive across Gulf.		Brief Article	145
Kurdistan: the wages of fear: Kurds are returning to their liberated villages but before normality is achieved millions of landmines will have to be cleared. (Current Affairs).	Kutschera, Chris		1310
Kuwait: Kuwait goes to the polls: the Kuwaiti elections threw up some interesting candidates and a host of political conundrums. Adel Darwish reports from Kuwait City. (Current Affairs).	Darwish, Adel		1030
Libya acquires former Israeli stake in MIDOR.		Brief Article	33
Maghreb: hands across the Sahara: the Arab states of North Africa which, in modern times have traditionally looked chiefly towards the west for trading partners, are beginning to spread their nets somewhat wider. (Business & Finance).	Ford, Neil		1357
Massive superhighway projects fast-track foreign firms to Gulf.		Brief Article	38
Middle East consumers show preference for credit over cash.		Brief Article	46
Middle East: a smoke-free Arabia? Long regarded as a smoker's heaven, the Middle East is finally facing up to the long-term costs of cigarette smoking. (Business & Finance).	Martin, Josh		1815
New $3m bid for MBSC.		Brief Article	46
Persian Painting: Kalila and Dimna Manuscripts of the Late 14th Century.	Rhodes, Fred	Book Review	143
Qatar establishing new connections: Dr Nasser Marafih, CEO of the Qatar Telecom Company (Qtel) explains why when other telecommunications companies shares have plummeted, since 2000 Qtel's are up 81% since 1999. (Interview).		Interview	624
Qatar: reaping the rewards of a gas bonanza: already the world's most buoyant economy, Qatar continues to go from strength to strength underpinned by the potential of its vast oil reserves. (BUsiness & Finance).	Ford, Neil		1579
Regional: securing the sea-lanes: the Arabian Sea has become a dangerous arena for Asian conflicts that could threaten oil routes. (Current Affairs).	Blanche, Ed		1372
Renewable power use to double as GCC faces $150bn energy bill.		Brief Article	155
Risky Business: Corruption, Fraud Terrorism and Other Threats to Global Business.	Rhodes, Fred	Book Review	264
Riyad Bank posts SR875m profit for first half 2003.		Brief Article	42
SABIC's net profits up 29% in second quarter 2003.		Brief Article	36
Saudi Arabia: what future for the $25bn gas deal? The Saudi Gas Initiative, promulgated five years ago, the symbol of the kingdom's economic reform strategy aimed at attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) into the non-oil economy, has collapsed. But the ambitious initiative now looks likely to survive in a different form. (Business & Finance).	Siddiqi, Moin A		1304
Saudi British Bank distributes $ 100m as gross interim dividend.		Brief Article	44
Saudi firm signs $170m power plant contract.		Brief Article	148
Technip-Coflexip wins subsea development contract for Egyptian offshore gas fields.		Brief Article	31
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.	Rhodes, Fred	Book Review	189
Tunisia's datacomm market on the verge of liberalisation.		Brief Article	130
Turkey: privatisation programme hits snags: a row between the government and one of Turkey's leading business families looks like putting the progress of privatisation in peril. Jon Gorvett reports from Istanbul. (Business & Finance).	Gorvett, Jon		1154
UAE: Thames Water flows to Gulf.		Brief Article	143
US extends 'imperial perimeter' in the Middle East: the Bush administration's conquest of Iraq, the first state of any significance to be occupied by the United States since World War II, places it firmly as a military force in the Middle East. (Current Affairs)(Cover Story).	Blanche, Ed		1632
US to provide Palestinians with $ 30m quick impact aid package.		Brief Article	30
US-Australian firm to bid for Iraqi oil infrastructure contracts.		Brief Article	42
World Bank grants Morocco $25m loan for rural development.		Brief Article	32