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The Concept Of Interest In The Western And Middle Eastern Society, Mustapha Ben Amira Jan 2003

The Concept Of Interest In The Western And Middle Eastern Society, Mustapha Ben Amira

Theses Digitization Project

The entire banking systems in the western societies is based on the use of interest. The bank charges the borowers interest on its loans and pays its depositors interest on their deposits. On the other hand, the Middle Eastern banking system is an interest free system that prohibits the use of interest, either in receipt or in payment.


The Structure, Functioning, And Performance Of The Chinese Stock Markets, Yu-Tsui Lin Jan 2003

The Structure, Functioning, And Performance Of The Chinese Stock Markets, Yu-Tsui Lin

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis focuses on the stocks in two major stock exchanges in China: the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. In order to understand the overall performance of the Chinese stock markets, the research compares the performance among Chinese stock markets, other emerging stock markets, and the S&P 500 Index during the 1990's.


Marketing International Sports In The United Arab Emirates, Khaled Mohmmed Khouri Jan 2003

Marketing International Sports In The United Arab Emirates, Khaled Mohmmed Khouri

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The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility of establishing a web site to promote international games worldwide through the United Arab Emirates.


The Feasibility Of Saudization: Costs And Benefits To Saudi Arabia, Sulaiman Abdulrahman Al-Khuzaim Jan 2003

The Feasibility Of Saudization: Costs And Benefits To Saudi Arabia, Sulaiman Abdulrahman Al-Khuzaim

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Following the discovery oil in Saudi Arabia, five year plans for economic development and modernization followed. Foreign workers were needed to provide skills required for the projects. Although most of the major projects have been completed, a high percentage of foreign workers continue to be employed in the kingdom.