KUWAITI RANKING - Kuwait is in the midst of a period of rapid evolution with foreign banks offered the chance to enter the market and Islamic banking being brought under the regulatory wing, prompting the creation of a major new institution. Tom Everett-Heath reports from Kuwait City on local bankers' views of the changes taking place

SAUDI ARABIA - Independent water and power projects have become a priority in Saudi Arabia, with Marafiq and Shouaiba testing the developer and financing markets' appetites at the same time.

Everett-Heath, Tom, (2004)

BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY - In light of regional instability, business sentiment appears remarkably buoyant. Tom Everett-Heath reports on the results of the inaugural HSBC-MEED Middle East Business Confidence Survey

Everett-Heath, Tom, (2004)

KUWAIT - The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is shifting its focus, placing increased emphasis on developing the domestic economy and direct investments. Tom Everett-Heath talks to new managing director Bader al-Sa'ad about the KIA's plans

Everett-Heath, Tom, (2004)