February 28, 2009
Belgium
Strength in Diversity
Yves Leterme, Belgium’s Prime Minister, is the leader of the Christian Democratic and Flemish party (CD&V) who previously served as the country’s Prime Minister from March 2008 to December 2008.
He has also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Budget, Institutional Reforms, Transport and the North [...]
July 24, 2007
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Ras Al Khaimah has been inhabited since at least the Ubaid period (500-3800 B.C.), when settlements thrived where the emirate exists today. With its fertile plains, mineral-rich mountains, natural ports and strategic location, the area that is now Ras Al Khaimah has had one of the richest histories of any land [...]
February 5, 2007
The Bahamas
With a thriving economy driven by tourism and financial services, The Bahamas is attracting significant foreign investment, especially from its neighbor and top trading partner,
the United States.
Area: 5,437 square miles Capital: Nassau Government: Democracy Population: 317,413 Languages: English GDP per capita: USD 16,067 Monetary unit: Bahamian dollar Imports: Machinery and transport equipment, [...]
July 24, 2005
BOTSWANA
Botswana has long been known for its rich natural resources and well-managed economy. The nation is pursuing long-term goals outlined in the Vision 2016 program, diversifying the economy away from its traditional dependence on mining towards broader industrial activities and financial services.
Area: 234,144 square miles Capital: Gaborone Population: 1,561,973 Language: English, Setswana GDP [...]
February 27, 2005
Bahrain
Area: 259 square miles Capital: Manama Government: Constitutional hereditary monarchy Population: 677,886 Languages: Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu GDP per capita: USD 17,100 Monetary unit: Bahraini Dinar Imports: Crude oil, machinery, chemicals. Exports: Petroleum and petroleum products, aluminium, textiles.
Gateway to the Middle East
Economy
Bahrain, with its location on major trade routes between East and West, [...]
October 3, 2004
Qatar
Area: 4,460 square miles Capital: Doha Government: Traditional monarchy Population: 817,052 Language: Arabic (official), English GDP per capita: USD 21,500 Monetary unit: Qatari Rial (QAR) Imports: Food, chemicals, machinery and transport equipment Exports: Petroleum, steel, fertilizers
Over the past few years, Qatar has streamlined its economy through cutting the state budget, reducing the number [...]
October 3, 2004
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has defied critics since its formation as the UAE capital on December 2, 1971. The British announced a total withdrawal from the Trucial States, later renamed the UAE, in 1968.
Area: 26,000 square miles Population: 1,6 million Language: Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu [...]
August 29, 2004
Kuwait
The Al-Sabah family is Kuwait’s ruling dynasty dating back to 1756, when Sheikh Sabah bin Jaber I was chosen by the local trading community as its first ruler. A succession of thirteen rulers have followed who have overseen the transformation of a small trading, fishing and pearl diving settlement at the head of [...]
June 27, 2004
Dubai
Dubai 2010 is a bold proposition. Introduced in 2000 by the Crown Prince of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Defense, His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a.k.a. the CEO of Dubai, Inc., Dubai 2010 addresses Dubai’s rapid growth and success, a plan to ensure the city’s global [...]
June 13, 2004
UAE: Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has defied critics since its formation as the UAE capital on December 2, 1971. The British announced a total withdrawal from the Trucial States, later renamed the UAE, in 1968.
Area: 26,000 square miles Population: 1,6 million Language: Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu [...]
May 30, 2004
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, and has made great progress towards a free market economy. It has a smaller industrial base than Caucasus neighbors Armenia and Georgia, but significant oil reserves.
Area: 33,774 square miles Capital: Baku Government: Republic Population: 7,8 million Language: Azerbaijani (Azeri), Russian, Armenian GDP per capita: [...]
