| Do you think that Petra should be one of the Seven Wonders of the World ? |
|
 |
47 % |
Yes |
 |
34 % |
No |
 |
18 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 406 |
 Top |
 |
|
| Do you think that Palestine is on the brink of civil war? |
|
|
46 % |
Yes |
|
35 % |
No |
|
18 % |
Probably |
|
|
| Total Votes 445 |
| Top |
|
|
| Will Hezbollah’s protests bring down the Lebanese government? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
37 % |
No |
|
19 % |
I dont Know |
|
|
| Total Votes 528 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that violence in Iraq will decrease after the Iraqi government takes control of its armed forces? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
39 % |
No |
|
18 % |
Probably |
|
|
| Total Votes 628 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that the UN’s proposed truce to end the fighting between Israel and Hizbollah will be effective? |
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
39 % |
No |
|
18 % |
Probably |
|
|
| Total Votes 663 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, should the Lebanese government seek a cease-fire at any price? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
41 % |
No |
|
18 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 724 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that the Israeli military strikes inside Lebanon have completely spoiled the tourism season in Lebanon? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
39 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I m not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 760 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your onion, the French football captain Zinedine Zidane will be remembered as ? |
|
|
43 % |
Hero |
|
39 % |
Bad character |
|
17 % |
No comment |
|
|
| Total Votes 777 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, would Hillary Clinton make a good president for the United States? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
40 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 842 |
| Top |
|
|
| Is the world cup diverting people’s attention to the crisis in the Middle East? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
40 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Probably |
|
|
| Total Votes 861 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that negotiations will solve Iran’s nuclear crisis? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
40 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Probably |
|
|
| Total Votes 882 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will countries such as Syria and Iran benefit from the Libyan experience in regaining ties with the Unites States? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
40 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Probably |
|
|
| Total Votes 914 |
| Top |
|
|
| To what degree are you influenced by higher fuel prices? |
|
|
41 % |
Too much |
|
40 % |
Somewhat |
|
17 % |
Not much |
|
|
| Total Votes 941 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will internal conflicts between Hamas and President Abbas spark domestic violence in Palestine? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
39 % |
No |
|
18 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 961 |
| Top |
|
|
| Will the privatization programs, which the Arab governments seem eager to adopt, really help boost their financial status? |
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
40 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 985 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that governments should interfere to restrain the sharp decline in the stock markets? |
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
41 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 1015 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, what influenced the downward trend of the Arab stock markets? |
|
|
38 % |
Lack of liquidity |
|
39 % |
Panic among investors |
|
17 % |
Political events |
 |
3 % |
Profit taking of large investors |
|
|
| Total Votes 1090 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that security concerns by US politicians over a Dubai-based company controlling some U.S. ports are justified? |
|
|
39 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 1127 |
| Top |
|
|
| Can the Middle East talks revive after the victory of Hamas in the Palestinian elections? |
|
|
39 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 1173 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will the World Health Organisation (WHO) be able to control the spread of bird flu? |
|
|
39 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 1190 |
| Top |
|
|
| Is the world winning the battle against AIDS?
|
|
|
38 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 1231 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think the opening of the Gaza-Egypt border will help promote peace in the region?
|
|
|
39 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I dont know |
|
|
| Total Votes 1264 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, which sector is mostly affected by the latest terror attacks in the Arab countries? |
|
|
38 % |
Tourism & Travel |
|
41 % |
Insurance & Banking |
|
16 % |
Real Estate |
|
3 % |
Oil |
|
|
| Total Votes 1323 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you agree that countries should execute people for non-violent crimes such as drug smuggling? |
|
|
39 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
17 % |
It depends on the case |
|
|
| Total Votes 1327 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will Saddam Hussein receive a fair trial? |
|
|
38 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 1357 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will the European Union eventually grant Turkey full membership? |
|
|
39 % |
I think it will |
|
43 % |
I dont think so |
|
16 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 1420 |
| Top |
|
|
| Are you more nervous about flying following the recent spate of air accidents?
|
|
|
38 % |
Very nervous |
|
43 % |
Slightly nervous |
|
17 % |
Not nervous |
|
|
| Total Votes 1453 |
| Top |
|
|
| How would you rate the threat posed by computer worms and viruses? |
|
|
38 % |
Getting better |
|
43 % |
Getting worse |
|
17 % |
Same as 5 years ago |
|
|
| Total Votes 1469 |
| Top |
|
|
| Are you more optimistic about the future of the region after the Gaza pull out? |
|
|
38 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
17 % |
No difference |
|
|
| Total Votes 1505 |
| Top |
|
|
| Where do you think that global oil prices will be by the end of this year? |
|
|
36 % |
Above $100 a barrel |
|
44 % |
Above $50 a barrel |
|
16 % |
Below $50 a barrel |
|
2 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 1644 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think Saudi Arabia should act to help reduce oil prices, or should the market be allowed to take its course? |
|
|
37 % |
Saudi Arabia should act |
|
45 % |
The market should decide |
|
16 % |
No comment |
|
|
| Total Votes 1646 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think Japan and Germany should become permanent members of the United Nations Security Council? |
|
|
38 % |
Yes |
|
44 % |
No |
|
16 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 1728 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, what is the most serious obstacle facing the Arab economies in the coming three years? |
|
|
38 % |
Corruption |
|
42 % |
Unemployment |
|
16 % |
Dependence on oil |
|
3 % |
Terrorism |
|
|
| Total Votes 1846 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will the Italian plan to pull out its troops in Iraq significantly weaken the position of the U.S. government? |
|
|
39 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
16 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 1810 |
| Top |
|
|
| Are you worried about the political and economic prosperity of Lebanon after the assassination of Rafik Hariri? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
16 % |
No comment |
|
|
| Total Votes 1891 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will the new Palestinian leader entice Israel to push the Mideast peace process forward? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
16 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 1963 |
| Top |
|
|
| What is your best New Year resolution in 2005? |
|
|
39 % |
Learn new things |
|
41 % |
Save more money |
|
15 % |
Quit smoking |
|
3 % |
Other |
|
|
| Total Votes 2044 |
| Top |
|
|
| Is the Iraqi legal system ready to hold war crimes trials? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2007 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that violence in Iraq will diminish after the January election? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
15 % |
No one can tell |
|
|
| Total Votes 2046 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that Iraqi resistance will end after the January elections? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
15 % |
No one can tell |
|
|
| Total Votes 2046 |
| Top |
|
|
| Who do you see most fit to be the next Palestinian president? |
|
|
39 % |
Mahmoud Abbas |
|
41 % |
Mohammed Dahlan |
|
15 % |
Mustafa Barghouti |
|
3 % |
Other independent candidates |
|
|
| Total Votes 2148 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will the Arab Israeli conflict witness drastic changes after the death of President Arafat? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes I think so |
|
43 % |
Not really |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2121 |
| Top |
|
|
| How do you feel about Bush winning the presidency again? |
|
|
40 % |
Happy |
|
43 % |
Sad |
|
16 % |
Neutral |
|
|
| Total Votes 2155 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will the approaching U.S. elections witness voting irregularities? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2200 |
| Top |
|
|
| Assuming you are eligible to vote in the coming U.S. elections, which of the below candidate will you vote for? |
|
|
38 % |
George Bush |
|
41 % |
John Kerry |
|
15 % |
Ralph Nader |
|
4 % |
I will not vote |
|
|
| Total Votes 2443 |
| Top |
|
|
| Will the latest figures of US deficit of $422 billion help Senator Kerry in his campaign to win the presidency? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2364 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that oil-producing nations could have prevented the surge in oil prices beforehand? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2392 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, will George Bush win the US presidency race again? |
|
|
39 % |
Yes |
|
44 % |
No |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2512 |
| Top |
|
|
| After transfer of sovereignty, do you think the new Iraqi government will manage to solve the security problems? |
|
|
39 % |
Yes |
|
45 % |
No |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2591 |
| Top |
|
|
| Are you more optimistic about the future of Iraq with the approval of U.N. Security Council on sovereignty transfer? |
|
|
38 % |
Yes I am |
|
45 % |
Not really |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2648 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think Euro will fall against $1.15 over the coming three months? |
|
|
38 % |
Yes I think so |
|
45 % |
No I dont |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2700 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that civilian workers will flee Iraq after the slaying of the American hostage Nicholas Berg? |
|
|
38 % |
Yes |
|
45 % |
No |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2743 |
| Top |
|
|
| Does the recent violence in Iraq raise your doubts about whether the country can be rebuilt in the near future? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
44 % |
No |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2848 |
| Top |
|
|
| Bill Gates suggests buying stamps to send emails in order to avoid Spamming. What do you think? |
|
|
39 % |
It is a good idea |
|
45 % |
It is a bad idea |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 2912 |
| Top |
|
|
| Scientists say they have cloned human embryos. What do you think? |
|
|
39 % |
Human cloning should be banned |
|
45 % |
Governments should support their efforts |
|
15 % |
I am not sure what human cloning is |
|
|
| Total Votes 2942 |
| Top |
|
|
| What do you think will provide the best returns in 2004? |
|
|
38 % |
Stocks |
|
43 % |
Real estate |
|
14 % |
Gold |
|
3 % |
Others |
|
|
| Total Votes 3110 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you believe the euro will reach $1.35 within the coming 3 months? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
44 % |
No |
|
15 % |
Not Sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 3051 |
| Top |
|
|
| What is your best new year resolution in 2004? |
|
|
38 % |
Learn new things |
|
42 % |
Save more money |
|
14 % |
Quit smoking |
|
3 % |
Other |
|
|
| Total Votes 3173 |
| Top |
|
|
| How often do you scan your PC for viruses? |
|
|
38 % |
On a daily basis |
|
42 % |
Frequently |
|
14 % |
Upon getting virus alert |
|
3 % |
Rarely |
|
|
| Total Votes 3246 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that Arab stock markets will grow over the next three months? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes. It will do better. |
|
44 % |
No. It will decline. |
|
15 % |
I cannot tell. |
|
|
| Total Votes 3164 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you violate traffic signs? |
|
|
39 % |
Always |
|
44 % |
Sometimes when I am late |
|
15 % |
Never |
|
|
| Total Votes 3201 |
| Top |
|
|
| Keeping in mind corruption cases, layoffs and other factors, do you think that starting own business provides greater job security than working for someone else? |
|
|
39 % |
Yes I think so |
|
44 % |
Not necessary |
|
15 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 3230 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which industry in Iraq do you expect Arab companies to participate the most in during reconstruction? |
|
|
38 % |
Construction |
|
42 % |
Oil / Energy |
|
15 % |
IT / Telecom |
|
3 % |
Arab companies will have limited role in reconstruction efforts. |
|
|
| Total Votes 3380 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, high jobless rate among Arabs is mainly blamed for: |
|
|
38 % |
Lack of governments planning |
|
42 % |
High % growth in population |
|
15 % |
Lack of skillful people |
|
3 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 3428 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that security problems in Iraq will affect the reconstruction process drastically? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
16 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 3316 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which of the below options you often use while looking for good holiday offers? |
|
|
38 % |
Contact your travel agent |
|
41 % |
Newspapers |
|
15 % |
Internet |
|
3 % |
Others |
|
|
| Total Votes 3469 |
| Top |
|
|
| How many SPAM emails do you receive on a typical day?(SPAM is getting unsolicited email from people you do not know) |
|
|
38 % |
None |
|
41 % |
1 to 5 |
|
15 % |
5 to 10 |
|
4 % |
More than 10 |
|
|
| Total Votes 3519 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, is it the right time to do business in Iraq? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
43 % |
No |
|
16 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 3417 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you believe the Middle East Road Map will work? |
|
|
39 % |
Yes |
|
44 % |
No |
|
16 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 3492 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, which of the below options is the most effective form of web advertising? |
|
|
37 % |
Standard Banner on website |
|
42 % |
Pop up window upon entry into site |
|
15 % |
Email Shots |
|
4 % |
Eye blaster |
|
|
| Total Votes 3666 |
| Top |
|
|
| As technology advances and computers get smarter, is it possible machines could one day take over the world? |
|
|
39 % |
I think it is likely |
|
44 % |
It could happen |
|
16 % |
No way |
|
|
| Total Votes 3529 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that U.S.-backed Iraq will cause Saudi Arabia to lose its dominance over OPEC? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes. I think so. |
|
43 % |
No. This will never happen |
|
16 % |
I am not sure. |
|
|
| Total Votes 3608 |
| Top |
|
|
| Are you worried about catching the new Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS Virus)?
|
|
|
40 % |
Not really |
|
43 % |
A little bit |
|
16 % |
Yes I am very worried |
|
|
| Total Votes 3644 |
| Top |
|
|
| How will regional economies perform if a regime change in Baghdad is successful? |
|
|
38 % |
Regional economies will slump. |
|
41 % |
Regional economies will boom. |
|
15 % |
Regional economies will remain the same. |
|
4 % |
Unsure. |
|
|
| Total Votes 3843 |
| Top |
|
|
| Will your business be affected by a war on Iraq? |
|
|
38 % |
It will be affected negatively. |
|
41 % |
It will be affected positively. |
|
15 % |
It is unclear. |
|
4 % |
It will not be affected. |
|
|
| Total Votes 3910 |
| Top |
|
|
| Did your company make any contingency plans in case of a US-led war on Iraq: |
|
|
38 % |
Yes. There is a detailed contingency plan. |
|
40 % |
No. We have just discussed the issue informally. |
|
16 % |
No. Not at all. |
|
4 % |
I do not know. |
|
|
| Total Votes 3950 |
| Top |
|
|
| Are you more worried now about using your credit card online after a hacker gained access to over 5 million credit cards in the US? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes. Very much so. |
|
42 % |
Yes. A little. |
|
16 % |
No. Not at all. |
|
|
| Total Votes 3808 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you believe a US-led attack on Iraq in inevitable? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
No |
|
16 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 3860 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think UAE should deregulate its telecommunications sector? |
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
No |
|
16 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 3885 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which one of the following do you consider as the financial hub for the region? |
|
|
39 % |
Bahrain |
|
40 % |
Dubai |
|
15 % |
Riyadh |
|
4 % |
Other |
|
|
| Total Votes 4118 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think Saudi should tax foreign workers making over $800 per month? |
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
No |
|
16 % |
Not Sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 3981 |
| Top |
|
|
| What is the most important regional business event in 2002 !? |
|
|
39 % |
Emirates Airlines $15 billion expansion plan |
|
40 % |
$40 billion deal between Russia and Iraq |
|
15 % |
$4.4 billion pledge for Lebanon in Paris II |
|
4 % |
Other |
|
|
| Total Votes 4181 |
| Top |
|
|
| What is the most important regional business event in 2002? |
|
|
39 % |
$4 billion partial flotation of Saudi Telecom |
|
40 % |
Multi-million Shamayleh loan scandal in Jordan |
|
15 % |
Ratification of GCC customs union |
|
4 % |
Other |
|
|
| Total Votes 4221 |
| Top |
|
|
| How do you cope with a stressful day at work? |
|
|
38 % |
Smoke more cigarettes |
|
40 % |
Shout louder |
|
16 % |
Listen to music |
|
5 % |
Do nothing |
|
|
| Total Votes 4303 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think Arab Countries have too many public holidays ?! |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
No |
|
16 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 4112 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you believe the $4.2 billion in pledges Lebanon secured at Paris II will help solve its debt crisis? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes. |
|
42 % |
No, it is a temporary solution. |
|
16 % |
Not sure. |
|
|
| Total Votes 4156 |
| Top |
|
|
| How would you rate the level of productivity of your company during Ramadan? |
|
|
38 % |
Same level as usual |
|
40 % |
More productive |
|
16 % |
Less produdtive |
|
5 % |
Significantly less productive |
|
|
| Total Votes 4438 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think the implementation of a single GCC currency will be successful? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 4233 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you pay your bills on time? |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
Not always |
|
17 % |
Never |
|
|
| Total Votes 4258 |
| Top |
|
|
| How do you rate your boss? |
|
|
38 % |
Excellent |
|
39 % |
Good to work for |
|
16 % |
Only fair |
|
5 % |
Poor |
|
|
| Total Votes 4529 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think OPEC should respond to demands made by industrialized nations to increase oil production in its upcoming meeting?
|
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
42 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 4388 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which regional financial market will suffer the most if the US attacks Iraq? |
|
|
38 % |
Kuwait Stock Exchange |
|
39 % |
Saudi Stock Exchange |
|
16 % |
Amman Stock Exchange |
|
6 % |
Others |
|
|
| Total Votes 4722 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think Saudi Arabian investors should repatriate funds from the US? |
|
|
38 % |
Yes. Return funds back to the Middle East. |
|
38 % |
Yes. invest funds in Europe / Asia. |
|
16 % |
No. Keep funds in US. |
|
6 % |
Allocate funds based on financial returns. |
|
|
| Total Votes 4764 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which device you use most often while traveling in a business trip? |
|
|
38 % |
Mobile |
|
38 % |
Laptop |
|
16 % |
Palm |
|
6 % |
Others |
|
|
| Total Votes 4796 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you believe accounting scandals such as WorldCom, Xerox, Merck, and others exist in the Arab world ? |
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
41 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 4529 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think the auditing profession in your country requires an overhaul? |
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
40 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 4558 |
| Top |
|
|
| How many days will you take for a vacation this Summer? |
|
|
38 % |
Less than 7 days |
|
38 % |
7 to 15 days |
|
16 % |
More than 15 days |
|
6 % |
None |
|
|
| Total Votes 4900 |
| Top |
|
|
| Did you take off from work to watch the World Cup ? |
|
|
38 % |
Yes. Took off to watch matches |
|
38 % |
No. It was not allowed |
|
16 % |
No. Watched matches at work |
|
6 % |
No. checked progress online. |
|
|
| Total Votes 4927 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you believe private Arab companies should take a more active role in supporting national football teams ?! |
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
40 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 4639 |
| Top |
|
|
| What would be the first thing you do with money from winning the lottery?
|
|
|
38 % |
Share it with family and friends |
|
38 % |
Pay off debt, such as mortgage or car loans |
|
16 % |
Put it in savings or investments |
|
7 % |
Establish own business |
|
|
| Total Votes 5057 |
| Top |
|
|
| How are you planning to learn about the 2002 World Cup results? |
|
|
39 % |
Television |
|
37 % |
Radio |
|
15 % |
Internet |
|
7 % |
Mobile Wap/SMS |
|
|
| Total Votes 5163 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, which online business will prove most successful in the Middle East? |
|
|
39 % |
e-brokerage |
|
37 % |
e-procurement |
|
15 % |
e-commerce |
|
7 % |
e-learning |
|
|
| Total Votes 5201 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, boycotting American products will have |
|
|
42 % |
A negative impact because local employment will be hurt. |
|
40 % |
A positive impact by sending a message to the U.S. |
|
17 % |
I am not sure. |
|
|
| Total Votes 4883 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you use any instant messaging services to communicate with fellow colleagues at work ? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
40 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Company does not allow instant messaging services |
|
|
| Total Votes 4908 |
| Top |
|
|
| How many mobile sms message do you send daily ? |
|
|
39 % |
less than 5 |
|
37 % |
5-10 |
|
15 % |
10-15 |
|
7 % |
over 15 |
|
|
| Total Votes 5312 |
| Top |
|
|
| Who has the greatest impact in shaping your professional reputation |
|
|
39 % |
My teachers |
|
37 % |
My boss |
|
15 % |
My colleagues |
|
7 % |
Someone else |
|
|
| Total Votes 5343 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, how many businesses in the Middle East cheat on their taxes? |
|
|
42 % |
50% or more |
|
40 % |
25% or more |
|
17 % |
Less than 25% |
|
|
| Total Votes 4996 |
| Top |
|
|
| In your opinion, should Arabs use oil as a weapon to influence events in the Middle East? |
|
|
42 % |
Yes |
|
39 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 5042 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that current Arab financial aid to Palestine is sufficient? |
|
|
43 % |
No. Arab countries and citizens need to do more. |
|
39 % |
Yes. Financial aid to Palestine is sufficient. |
|
17 % |
I do not Know. |
|
|
| Total Votes 5093 |
| Top |
|
|
| What is the most urgent economic issue that should be tackled during the upcoming Arab Summit in Beirut ?! |
|
|
40 % |
Economic support for Intifada |
|
36 % |
Creation of an Arab Free Trade Zone |
|
15 % |
Lifting of economic sanctions on Iraq |
|
7 % |
Other |
|
|
| Total Votes 5520 |
| Top |
|
|
| What do you think will be the fate of Arthur Andersen ?! |
|
|
43 % |
Acquired by a competitor |
|
39 % |
File for Chapter 11 bankruptcy |
|
17 % |
Survive on its own |
|
|
| Total Votes 5185 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think an HP-Compaq merger makes economic sense ? |
|
|
43 % |
Yes |
|
39 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Do not know |
|
|
| Total Votes 5215 |
| Top |
|
|
| Would you still trust analyst recommendations after the Enron collapse? |
|
|
43 % |
Yes |
|
39 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I do not read them |
|
|
| Total Votes 5243 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think Arab Countries have too many public holidays ?! |
|
|
43 % |
Yes |
|
39 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 5285 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which stakeholders are of primary concern to companies in the Middle East ?
|
|
|
40 % |
Shareholders |
|
36 % |
Customers |
|
15 % |
Employees |
|
6 % |
Society |
|
|
| Total Votes 5708 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think the CB of Jordan should disclose more details about exposure of specific banks involved in the most recent loan scandal? |
|
|
43 % |
Yes. Transparency is important. |
|
39 % |
No. Info. provided is adequate. |
|
17 % |
Not sure. |
|
|
| Total Votes 5350 |
| Top |
|
|
| What is, in your opinion, the most interesting shopping festival? |
|
|
40 % |
Dubai |
|
36 % |
Beirut |
|
15 % |
Kuwait |
|
6 % |
None of the above |
|
|
| Total Votes 5777 |
| Top |
|
|
| Will you, as a shareholder, rely on audited financial statements after the collapse of the energy giant Enron? |
|
|
43 % |
Yes |
|
39 % |
No |
|
17 % |
I am not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 5415 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which ME country, in your opinion, is a source IT innovation / entrepreuneurship ?! |
|
|
40 % |
Egypt |
|
36 % |
Jordan |
|
16 % |
UAE |
|
6 % |
None of the above |
|
|
| Total Votes 5854 |
| Top |
|
|
| What is your best new year resolution in 2002 |
|
|
40 % |
Learn something new |
|
36 % |
Save more money |
|
16 % |
Spend more time with family |
|
6 % |
Lose weight |
|
|
| Total Votes 5902 |
| Top |
|
|
| What is, in your opinion, the top business headline of 2001 ? |
|
|
40 % |
World recession/ tech sector meltdown |
|
36 % |
Collapse of Enron |
|
16 % |
Economic crisis in Argentina |
|
6 % |
Microsoft Settlement with US Government |
|
|
| Total Votes 5937 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think the Euro will give the EU a stronger voice in the world economy ?! |
|
|
43 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Its role will remain the same |
|
|
| Total Votes 5555 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think governments (executive branch) in the ME should resign if they fail to deal with economic crisis similar to the one in Argentina?! |
|
|
40 % |
Yes. If they are responsible. |
|
36 % |
No. They should try and deal with the crisis. |
|
15 % |
Not necessarily. What is important is to understand cause of crisis and avoid in future. |
|
7 % |
Governments in the ME will never resign voluntarily. |
|
|
| Total Votes 5988 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think women are fairly represented on corporate Board of Directors in the Middle East ?! |
|
|
40 % |
Yes |
|
36 % |
No. More needs to be done |
|
16 % |
No. They are also under-represented in senior mgmt as a whole |
|
7 % |
It depends on industry / geography |
|
|
| Total Votes 6018 |
| Top |
|
|
| Is working less hours during the holy month of Ramadan justifiable ?! |
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
35 % |
No |
|
15 % |
Not sure |
|
7 % |
It should be totally off |
|
|
| Total Votes 6134 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that Anthrax threats will push bill payers online? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not Sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 5720 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you feel that inter-Arab investments and tourism can increase during the current political situation?
|
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
35 % |
No |
|
15 % |
I hope so |
|
7 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 6199 |
| Top |
|
|
| After seeing airline industry giants such as Swissair and United Airlines falter, do you feel it makes sense for Middle Eastern countries to have their own national airlines? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 5757 |
| Top |
|
|
| When do you plan to upgrade to Windows XP? |
|
|
41 % |
Now |
|
35 % |
Within 6 months |
|
15 % |
Within 9 months |
|
7 % |
Only when I have to |
|
|
| Total Votes 6199 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you feel that the Anthrax scare will affect the U.S. stock markets? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 5782 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you feel that an oil crisis is inevitable in the aftermath of "Black Tuesday"? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not Sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 5794 |
| Top |
|
|
| What do you feel will be most affected by the "new war"? |
|
|
44 % |
Oil Prices |
|
38 % |
Forex Rates |
|
17 % |
Stock Exchanges |
|
|
| Total Votes 5814 |
| Top |
|
|
| When do you feel the global economy will begin to recover? |
|
|
41 % |
6 months |
|
35 % |
1 year |
|
16 % |
3 years |
|
7 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 6275 |
| Top |
|
|
| After the seizure of terrorist groups assets, do you think that lawmakers will force Swiss banks to modify their confidentiality policies? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not Sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 5850 |
| Top |
|
|
| What do you feel is the safest investment strategy at the current time? |
|
|
41 % |
Short-selling equities |
|
35 % |
Trading Bonds |
|
16 % |
Trading Forex |
|
7 % |
Trading Commodities (e.g. gold, silver) |
|
|
| Total Votes 6306 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which industry do you feel will be hardest hit by the recent attacks on the U.S.? |
|
|
44 % |
Airlines |
|
38 % |
Insurance |
|
17 % |
Banking |
|
|
| Total Votes 5880 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you feel that the attacks on the U.S. will affect Middle Eastern economies? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 5908 |
| Top |
|
|
| What is your main source for financial news and data? |
|
|
41 % |
Newspapers |
|
35 % |
Magazines |
|
16 % |
Internet |
|
7 % |
Friends and colleagues |
|
|
| Total Votes 6373 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which industry do you think is the most promising for investment in the Arab region? |
|
|
41 % |
Agriculture |
|
35 % |
IT / Telecom |
|
16 % |
Energy |
|
7 % |
Tourism |
|
|
| Total Votes 6395 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think that the latest Federal Reserve rate cuts would be enough to boost the U.S. economy and avoid a recession? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Do not know |
|
|
| Total Votes 5980 |
| Top |
|
|
| How important to you is it for your bank to offer online banking services? |
|
|
44 % |
Imperative |
|
38 % |
Fairly important |
|
17 % |
Would never use online banking |
|
|
| Total Votes 6009 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think enough is being done to protect Intellectual Property Rights in the MENA region?
|
|
|
41 % |
Yes |
|
35 % |
No, more should be done |
|
16 % |
Yes, in some industries |
|
7 % |
Yes, in some countries |
|
|
| Total Votes 6510 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you feel that the current speed of privatization in the Middle East is satisfactory? |
|
|
41 % |
No, it should go at a faster pace |
|
35 % |
Yes, it is going well |
|
16 % |
No, we need to slow down |
|
7 % |
I am not familiar with privatization |
|
|
| Total Votes 6539 |
| Top |
|
|
| How often do you check the forex markets? |
|
|
40 % |
On an hourly basis |
|
35 % |
On a daily basis |
|
16 % |
Once a month |
|
7 % |
Never |
|
|
| Total Votes 6565 |
| Top |
|
|
| Which of the following do you access most with your wireless device? |
|
|
40 % |
Stock prices |
|
35 % |
Business Headlines |
|
16 % |
Currency exchange rates |
|
7 % |
Gold prices |
|
|
| Total Votes 6626 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you trust using your credit card while shopping online? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 6236 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you think Arab Banks will compete in regional & international markets if they consolidate? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
38 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not Sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 6394 |
| Top |
|
|
| Do you favor a unified Arab currency? |
|
|
44 % |
Yes |
|
37 % |
No |
|
17 % |
Not Sure |
|
|
| Total Votes 6531 |
| Top |
|
|
