Economic Development

Info-Prod Research
Business information on the Middle East. Features market research studies and periodical reports covering the region's markets and industries, a profile, country-wise economic and financial guide, services and client listings.
http://www.infoprod.co.il/

MidEastWeb.org: Economic Data
Features gross national product, per capita income, Arab land and petroleum reserves of all major Middle Eastern countries. Links to literacy, health and population statistics.
http://www.mideastweb.org/economy.htm

National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce
Promotes, supports and strengthen US-Arab business and economic cooperation.
http://www.nusacc.org/

Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Center for Islamic Countries
An organization collecting, collating and disseminating socio-economic statistics and information on and for the utilization of the member countries. Includes a profile, publications, objectives and statistics.
http://www.sesrtcic.org/

US Energy Information Administration - Persian Gulf Region
US EIA provides data, forecasts, country analysis brief and other analyses, focusing on the energy industry including oil, natural gas and electricity.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Persian_Gulf/Background.html

USTR - Middle East Free Trade Area Initiative
News and information about the proposed US-Middle East Free Trade Area, building on the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) with Israel and Jordan. Includes press releases, fact sheets, speeches and op-eds.
http://www.ustr.gov/Trade_Agreements/Regional/MEFTA/Section_Index.html

The World Bank Group - Middle East and North Africa
Provides news and events and in-depth analysis with a regional overview, country briefs, data and statistics, publications, development topics, initiatives, projects and programs.
http://www.worldbank.org/mena