VOL. XLV

No 28

15-July-2002

LEBANON

Prince Al-Walid Challenges HaririsEconomic Policy

Recent criticism of theLebanese Governments economic policy by Saudi Prince al-Walid ibn Talalibn 'Abd al-'Aziz has led to speculation in some circles that the princehas political ambitions in Lebanon. At a high-profile ceremony to inauguratethe $140mn Movenpick Hotel and Resort in Beiruts Raouche area on 2 July attended by Lebanese President EmileLahoud, Prince al-Walidcalled on the Lebanese Ministry of...