Book description
The sharp increase in oil revenues since 2002 has left the Arab
Gulf States with billions of petro-dollars. But how will these
countries fare in the post-oil era?
The rulers of these states are taking serious measures to ensure
the survival of their economies, and indeed their regimes, in a world
with scarce mineral resources. This volume explores the extent to
which these countries have been and will be able to prepare for the
future by transforming themselves into serious international
destinations for tourism, finance, healthcare and education. It also
considers the implications of failure for the future survival of their regimes.
This study will provide food for thought for academics, policy
makers and general readers.
'An incisive enquiry into an exciting region, the authors leave no
stones unturned. It is bold in its examination of both the history and
the crucial changes being wrought throughout the Gulf. The book, which
has been fashioned with both detailed knowledge and academic rigour,
will be of huge advantage to anyone seeking a practical chart to the
region. The contributors have not been restrained in drawing examples
of the Gulf States over-reaching themselves to danger points in the
economic downturn. The severe lessons learned have been studiously
researched. The fresh opportunities, political, economic, social and
technological, are concisely considered. No matter where your
interests lie, this is a solid foundation from which to build a 'Way
Ahead' policy for the region.'
Charles Wilson, Director of The
Consultancy, an international human resources business with Gulf experience
'This book provides a rigorous and very timely analysis of the
programmes of economic diversification and human development that
underpin the Arab Gulf States' efforts to create a sustainable and
competitive post-oil political economy. Its chapters offer a fascinating
account of the interlocking challenges and pressures of transition in a
fast-paced and intensely globalised environment. A must-read for all who
seek to understand the Gulf States' rapid global rise and likely
evolution' Dr Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Kuwait Research Fellow, London
School of Economics 'This book offers a comprehensive overview of the
Arabian Gulf's present place and future prospects. In six informed,
insightful and clearly written chapters, it is the book practitioners
and scholars have been waiting for.' Gerald Mars, Honorary Professor of
Anthropology, University College London 'An incisive enquiry into an
exciting region, the authors leave no stones unturned. It is bold in its
examination of both the history and the crucial changes being wrought
throughout the Gulf. The book, which has been fashioned with both
detailed knowledge and academic rigour, will be of huge advantage to
anyone seeking a practical chart to the region. The contributors have
not been restrained in drawing examples of the Gulf States over-reaching
themselves to danger points in the economic downturn. The severe lessons
learned have been studiously researched. The fresh opportunities,
political, economic, social and technological, are concisely considered.
No matter where your interests lie, this is a solid foundation from
which to build a 'Way Ahead' policy for the region.' Charles Wilson,
Director of The Consultancy, an international human resources business
with Gulf experience
Nabil Sultan is a senior lecturer at the
Faculty of Business and Computer Science, Liverpool Hope University.
David Weir is Professor of Intercultural Management at Liverpool
Hope University.
Zeinab Karake-Shalhoub is Director of Research at the Dubai
International Financial Centre, UAE.
