Middle East Retail Sector Analysis (2007-2010)

1. Analyst View

2. Why Middle East is an Attractive Destination for Retailing?
     2.1 Tourist Arrival
     2.2 Economic Growth
     2.3 Dubai Duty Free
     2.4 Retail Space & Real Estate Activities
     2.5 Expatriate Population
     2.6 Consumer Electronics Market
     2.7 Living Standard
     2.8 Cosmetics & Fragrances Consumption

3. Middle East Retail Market
     3.1 UAE
     3.2 Saudi Arabia
     3.3 Kuwait
     3.4 Oman
     3.5 Iran
     3.6 Israel
     3.7 Jordan
     3.8 Turkey
     3.9 Egypt

4. Growth Prospects
     4.1 Franchising Operations
     4.2 Textile Industry
     4.3 Retail Space
     4.4 Export Opportunities for Food Sector
     4.5 Dietetic & Health Food

5. Growth Hurdles
     5.1 Inflation
     5.2 Regional, Ethical & Religious Issues
     5.3 Cultural Differences
     5.4 Sustaining Competitive Edge
     5.5 Tourism Retail

6. Future Outlook (2008-2010)

7. Key Players
     7.1 Carrefour
     7.2 EMKE Group
     7.3 Savola Group Company
     7.4 Blue Square Israel Ltd.
     7.5 Shufersal Ltd.
     7.6 Sultan Center