The forces driving the dramatic changes being experienced throughout the global
economy are clear. Among other things, they include a heavy reliance on new
technology, especially related to information, computerization and their convergence
with a wide range of media accessed through various telecommunications infrastructures.
The ability to adapt, innovate and move quickly is vital. In this new millenium, the most
successful economies in the Arab World or anywhere worldwide will be those that prove
most effective in mobilizing a skilled workforce, deploying the latest technology and
delivering quality products on time and below budget. Brains, not natural resources will
matter most.