Richard Melson

December 2004

MEES

Middle East Economic Survey
A WEEKLY REVIEW OF REGIONAL ENERGY, FINANCE AND POLITICS

VOL. 47, ISSUE#49, 06 DECEMBER 2004

ARTICLES FROM MEES THIS WEEK

Saudi Arabia: Economic, Oil And Mineral Restructuring And Reforms
By Ali Naimi

The Political Scene

Sunnis And Kurds Seek Postponement Of Iraqi Elections: Shi'as Differ
Barghuti Enters The Race
Sharon Seeks New Coalition With Labour
Iran Agrees To Suspend Enrichment
Syria's Unconditional Offer
Iraq's Neighbors Meet In Tehran

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