PRINCE ALWALEED - Prince Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saud has clear views on the urgent need for reform in Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive interview with Tom Everett-Heath, the Kingdom Holdings chairman also discusses his business philosophy

THE YEAR AHEAD - The coming 12 months hold considerable political uncertainty for many Middle East states, but surging economic growth will distract most governments from their worries.

Lidstone, Digby, (2004)

PROJECT FINANCE - The Qatargas II project borrowing a demonstrated both the increasing appetite for GCC exposure from international banks and the growing diversification necessary for borrowers as deal flow soars. Tom Everett-Heath reports on the ongoing evolution of the regional project finance market

Everett-Heath, Tom, (2004)

IPO - The number of initial public offerings (IPOs) to have come to market so far in 2004 outstrips those in the previous five years, and there are plenty more deals in the pipeline. Tom Everett-Heath reports on the reasons for the increase

Everett-Heath, Tom, (2004)