Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 44

2-Nov-2009

MEES Agenda

Gulf Economists Put Spotlight On Dollar As Oil Prices Climb

As the oil price hit its highest level in a year, and the dollar slumped to a new 2009 low against the euro, Gulf economists assessed the impact of these macroeconomic developments on the regions growth. In a wide ranging discussion at the Middle East Investments Summit, hosted by Marcus Evans on 19-21 October in Dubai, they also gave their views on GCC monetary union and...