An Oxford book highlighting 'Emerging Syria 2002'
Syria, Economics, 1/25/2002

On Wednesday 23 January, the Oxford Business Group, a private publishing house, presented its new publication on Syria's economic scene " Emerging Syria 2002 ."

The 200- page publication, which provides a complete overview of the various economic sectors, was researched and written in Damascus with the help of the Syrian European Business Center ( SEBC ).

The event's launching ceremony held at the Damascus Meridien hotel and attended by the minister of Information Adnan Omran and the tourism minister Saad Eddine Agha al-Qal'a, head of the delegation of the European Commission in Damascus Marc Pierini and a huge number of Syrian media people and economists as well as officials concerned

In a speech he delivered among many others, Mr. Marc Pierini declared:" This book represents a treasure of information about Syria's economy and business. Having followed the progress of this publication over the last six months, I can attest that the research was done with great care and that no sector was ignored. The result is outstanding and I thing it will help greatly in putting Syria on the map' of international business.

Pierini added:" I think we all want to congratulate the Oxford Business Group and in particular its research team for the remarkable work they have achieved.

He expressed his confidence that 'emerging Syria 2002 ' will now become a reference for any one wanting to do business with Syria. It will no doubt be used extensively by the SEBC itself and other institutions. He said that the Syrian Ð European Business center lent its logistical support to the Oxford Business Group and has shared its deep knowledge of the Syrian economy with the research team."

He commented:" Of course, a publication is no substitute for strong economic institutions and policies. Substance should match the image. In this respect, the European Union will continue to work with the Syrian government to achieve substantial economic reforms."

Following six months of research, the Oxford Business Group (OBG) announces the launch of Emerging Syria 2002- the most comprehensive annual political, economic and business review ever published on Syria.

The publication- produced in association with the Syrian European Business Centre (SEBC)- features a 5000 word review on the country's recent political developments, and 10 000 word macroeconomic and financial sector overviews that shed considerable light on recent legislative reforms, as well as recent efforts to accelerate the entire reform process in Syria.

"Emerging Syria 2002 "also features interviews with key players in Syria's political scene, including Prime Minister Mustapha Miro, the recently appointed Economy Minister Ghassan al Rifai, and Information Minister Adnan Omran, and viewpoint articles written by Patrick Seale, Volker Perthes and EU Ambassador Marc Pierini.

In addition, the publication includes in-depth analysis on virtually every sector of the Syrian economy, including energy, tourism, industry, telecommunications, IT, real estate and construction, infrastructure and agriculture.

The publication's Business Guide also offers extensive accountancy and legal overviews geared towards providing investors with concise and impartial information on doing business in Syria.

On the lighter side, Emerging Syria 2002's 'Guide' offers reviews of Syria's best restaurants, nightclubs and hotels. Travel feature stories on Palmyra and Crusader Castles focus on how to get away from Syria's cities on the weekends.

Emerging Syria 2002 is directly distributed in 28 countries throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East.

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