Now in its 50th edition, this resource continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information on the Middle Eastern and North African world.
* Covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen
* Offers quick access to a wide range of data
* Accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments
* Provides comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region
General Survey
* Introductory essays covering topics relating to the region as a whole including: "Arab-Israeli Relations; The Jerusalem Issue; Documents on Palestine; Iraq, Sanctions and the 'War Against Terror'; Natural Gas in the Middle East; "and" Islamic Banking and Finance"
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
* Articles on geography, recent history, and economy
* An economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education
* Directory sections with names, addresses, and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum), and tourism
Regional Information
* Includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications, and principal personnel
* Research institutes specializing in the region
* Bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa