JULY 2012
Highlights
We have added literally hundreds of titles this month to provide more news coverage of diverse geographic areas such as Turkey, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan; Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain; China and the United Kingdom. We have also added more global company coverage with Progressive Media Company Profiles and its SWOT analysis of companies across 74 countries, and Daily Securities Dashboard and its equity research on companies across 60 countries. As we continue to add titles that are more global, we are also increasing our local coverage with the addition of Johnston Publishing titles covering communities throughout the UK.
The titles below are linked to their entry in the Searchable Directory of Online Sources. Click to learn more about each title.
Global
Progressive Media - Company Profiles is a data collection updated weekly, that examines and identifies key information for each listed company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT). Included are business operations, company history, major products and services, prospects, key employees, locations and subsidiaries across 74 countries. Financial ratios, including revenue and operating profit and net debt vs. gearing ratios are covered for publically listed organizations.
Daily Securities Dashboard provides equity research on over 30,000 companies listed in more than 60 countries across the world. It covers the one thousand largest stocks by market capitalization in the US and over two thousand bonds and 66 industry sectors daily. Daily Securities Dashboard publishes equity research reports on each stock, sector and index daily to capture the latest market movements and sentiments. In addition to equities, it covers bonds, CDS, ETFs, the fifty most traded currencies and the hundred most traded commodities.
Global Property Guide is an authoritative source of information on residential property. It covers every investible country in the world, from the perspective of income, tax and capital gains. In addition to weekly original articles, Global Property Guide provides country reports that include analysis of the political and economic situation, property market developments, summaries on relevant taxation and legislation, rental yields, detailed acquisition process and landlord-tenant relationships and other ownership. Published in Manila, Philippines.
IntelliNews delivers market moving news and reports in English for over 15 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as regionally for the Middle East/North Africa, Nigeria/Ivory Coast, Sub Saharan Africa, and Asia. At the core of the IntelliNews service is the daily two-page summary report of market moving events in a given country. This daily combines news, analysis, comments and forecasts, focusing on macroeconomics and country specific politics, as well as major financial and corporate news. Published in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
United Kingdom
Sligo Champion is a weekly regional newspaper published every Wednesday in Sligo County in the Republic of Ireland. It is considered one of Ireland's leading regional newspapers.
207 titles from Johnson Press. Johnston Press serves hundreds of communities across a variety of channels, providing access to local information. The regional newspapers offer unique content created by teams of experts living in the cities, towns and villages where Johnston publishes. Here are links to all Johnston Press titles available on the LexisNexis® services.
Africa/Middle East
24X7 News Bahrain Online is a source for breaking news from Bahrain, covering local and government news, banking & finance, telecoms, aviation, real estate, sports, travel & tourism. Published in Manama, Bahrain.
Al Bayane is a newspaper covering national and international news, current affairs and politics in Morocco.
Al Mar'a is a monthly women's magazine in Oman. Combining style and spirit, it touches various aspects of a woman's life. Over the last six years, it has emerged as an essential reading for women from all walks of life in the Sultanate. Published in Muscat, Oman.
Al Riyadh is a daily newspaper from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, covering local and international news, business, politics, sports, and breaking news. Published in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Al-Ahram Hebdo is a weekly newspaper from Al-Ahram Publishing in Egypt, covering Egypt, the economy, the Arab world, Africa, the world, opinion, sports, the environment, social life and more. Published in Cairo, Egypt. French language.
Al-Ahram Weekly is a weekly newspaper from Al-Ahram Publishing House in Egypt, covering front page news, Egypt, interviews, the economy, the Arab region, opinion, culture, features, heritage, special reports, the environment, living, sports, people, books, travel and more. Published in Cairo, Egypt.
Al-Akhbar English reflects the diverse and dynamic realities that make up the communities undergoing transformation in the Arab world. The English edition also aims to make the debates and analyses circulating in the Arabic media more accessible to English speakers worldwide. Al-Akhbar English translates selected articles from the Arabic edition for an international readership. Published in Beirut, Lebanon.
Al-Shorfa is a web site sponsored by USCENTCOM to highlight movement toward greater regional stability both through bilateral and multilateral cooperative arrangements. Al-Shorfa.com also focuses on developments that hinder both terrorist activity and support for terrorism in the region. This site features news from across and about the region and features analysis, interviews and commentary by paid Al-Shorfa.com correspondents. It is designed to provide a regional audience with a portal to a broad range of information about future stability in the region.
Aswat Masriya provides Egyptians with essential elections news and information. The website is part of a Thomson Reuters Foundation initiative to increase democracy through strengthening the media in Egypt. Along with a program of elections reporting courses for journalists, it is hoped that the sites will promote democracy in Egypt by providing fair, independent and accurate information to journalists, voters and the public. Aswat Masriya has content partnership agreements with prominent Egyptian media institutions like Al-Ahram newspaper and Al-Shorouk Newspaper. Published in Cairo, Egypt.
BBC GoodFood Middle East mixes the best of celebrity recipes with in-depth information about ingredients. The monthly magazine also acts as a forum for the local eating-out scene with restaurant reviews and interviews with chefs to create culinary excitement. Published in Dubai, UAE.
The Big Project Middle East is a guide to construction developments in the Middle East. It brings together a network of experts, including clients, developers, contractors, architects, consultants and suppliers, to identify trends, opportunities and challenges — providing a voice for the industry and an essential point of reference for those in it. The Big Project carries expert industry analysis, exclusive interviews and statistics, tenders, events and forecasts. It keeps readers current on new Middle East tenders and delayed or cancelled developments, as well as a wide spectrum of issues that affect day-to-day business — from safety and sustainability to construction law, contracts and engineering methods. Published in Dubai, UAE.
Bikya Masr (Bikya refers to the Arabic word for resellable clutter) aims to sort through the clutter of information in Egypt and the surrounding region in order to truly gauge the inner workings of a country and a region long fraught with dictatorship, harassment and violence. Bikya Masr provides news reports, analysis and opinion of Egyptian and regional news. It is local news for a global audience, without the confines of investors or a political agenda. Published in Cairo, Egypt.
BuildGreen is a magazine that covers issues relating to sustainability and environmentalism within the business arena. Focusing on five key industry sectors of energy and water, construction, IT and technology, eco-leisure and green business, the magazine brings readers the latest news, analysis and opinion from the ever-growing sustainability arena. BuildGreen is published monthly in Dubai, UAE.
Cameroon POSTline is the online edition of The Post, an English language newspaper published in Buea, Cameroon, covering news, opinion, interviews, regular columns, sports, human interest, health, literature, culture, the environment, business, entertainment, religion and regular features. Published in Buea, Cameroon.
Climate Control Middle East covers topics such as energy efficiency, renewable energy and IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) for the HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry. The magazine aims to share innovations, best practices and bold engineering approaches. The magazine takes upon itself the responsibility of channeling solutions to its readership in order to benefit all and push the entire industry forward. The magazine is as much about the people in the industry and a sharing of their concerns, ideas, thoughts and perceptions. Published in Dubai, UAE.
Dental News publishes innovations in dental products and scientific articles in implants, orthodontics, pedodontics, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, restorative dentistry and community dentistry for the middle east region. Published in Beirut, Lebanon.
DesignMENA.com is the digital destination for interior design and architecture in the Middle East and Africa and is the home of ITP’s industry-leading design and architecture publications including Commercial Interior Design and Middle East Architect. Commercial Interior Design is a monthly that delivers the latest news, views, case studies and trends for the industry. Middle East Architect is a monthly magazine that delivers news, data, analysis and strategic insights for architects, engineers, contractors and developers operating in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). The magazine contains the latest news in the industry as well as case studies on landmark buildings and in-depth analysis on hot topics. Published in Dubai, UAE.
financeME magazine is designed for the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), helping to inform and advise them about their financial options and other issues relating to developing businesses in the region. Published in Dubai, UAE.
Forexpros offers a diverse set of professional tools for Forex, Futures and CFDs. These include real-time data streams, financial news, technical and fundamental analysis by in-house experts, and a widely used economic calendar. Published in Dubai, UAE.
H20 Middle East caters to a growing sense of responsibility for water conservation among the governments, people and businesses in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, which is the most water-scarce region of the world. It provides insightful content that promotes the stewardship of this scarce resource, through news, interviews, technical articles, case studies and innovative solutions for municipal, industrial and built-environment water/ wastewater applications. Inside H20 find key regional and international players coming together to share their thoughts on water management in the MENA region and closing the loop between production and recycling/re-use. Published in Dubai, UAE.
Iran News is an English language daily newspaper from Iran covering politics, economics, society and sports. Published in Tehran, Iran.
Islamic Finance Asia - English is a bi-monthly magazine and covers every step of the ever-growing Asian Islamic financial markets, charting the growth, product innovation, moves, launches and challenges in the industry. It covers Shariah-compliant financing in the region and is read by those with an active interest in the Asian Islamic financial markets. Published in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Killid Weekly - English magazine offers news, analysis and commentary about Afghanistan. Published in Kabul, Afghanistan.
La Nouvelle Tribune is a Moroccan, generalist weekly newspaper dealing with national and international issues. Published in Casablanca, Morocco. French language.
MBC, the online presence of MBC Group, is an entertainment website in the region. With a mix of sports, entertainment, movies and music, along with its interactive and social networking features, MBC delivers a truly unique experience for users, both in English and Arabic. Published in Dubai, UAE.
MegaWhat provides power professionals with a balanced technical, operational and economic perspective of the region’s power sector through a mix of news, interviews with industry leaders, country and sector surveys, product features, case studies and contracts/projects-related information. Its focus is on power generation and conservation, transmission & distribution, consumption, alternative energy and energy efficiency, including technologies, policies and best practices. The magazine also covers lighting and electrical appliances, as well as the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry to meet the region’s increasing power requirements. Utility executives, managers, consultants, and plant engineers and operators in the region rely on MegaWhat for up-to-date information to assist in decision-making. Published in Dubai, UAE.
Middle East Business News is a premier online business news service, providing daily and dedicated coverage to the region across multiple sectors. Published in Cairo, Egypt.
Mubasher Mubasher specializes in news coverage of the Arab stock exchanges and the listed companies, as well as coverage of the latest economic reports and market declarations. Published in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Naharnet provides news and information in English and Arabic about Lebanon, the Middle East and the world. Published in Beirut, Lebanon.
Newzglobe.com is a Dubai based website that provides regional and international news and information covering IT, the economy, business, lifestyle, education, real estate, entertainment, travel, hospitality, BIZAwards, interviews, press releases and blogs. Published in Dubai, UAE.
OER Dossier is a monthly business-to-business magazine focusing on industries in Oman and other GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries. It is distributed across GCC countries and targets industry professionals, trade promotion bodies, marketing consultants, research agencies and financial institutions seeking latest information, experts' views and analysis. Published in Muscat, Oman.
Oil & Gas Review is an authoritative information and analytical resource on the major developments, and national and international companies operating in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries' upstream, midstream and downstream sectors in the oil & gas and petrochemicals industry. With a bi-monthly frequency, it showcases the developments within GCC’s oil and gas industry through cutting edge reportage and extensive analysis. Published in Muscat, Oman.
Oman Economic Review (OER) is a monthly business magazine in the sultanate of Oman. It provides news, views and analysis for the decision-makers in the private sector, government and related entities. Published in Muscat, Oman.
The Peninsula is a broadsheet sized newspaper focusing on national and international news, politics, business, entertainment and sport. Published in Doha, Qatar.
Reseller Middle East covers the IT channel in the Middle East through roundtables and discussions with key players. Published in Dubai, UAE.
Ruwad is a quarterly magazine that promotes the spirit of entrepreneurship in Oman. It showcases case studies of successful entrepreneurs and gives expert advice on starting a venture. Published in Muscat, Oman.
Signature is a monthly luxury lifestyle magazine in Oman. It is all about modern life, sophisticated lifestyles and spirited living. It encapsulates the best local, regional and global luxury trends. Published in Muscat, Oman.
SmartArabs.com provides news, features and commentary focused on Dubai and the wider Middle East region. SmartArabs.com's journalists cover a whole range of sectors within finance & economy, products & services and sales & marketing. Published in Muscat, Oman.
WEALTH is designed for high net worth individuals in the UAE. It entertains, informs, educates and reassures the UAE's HNW individuals about issues surrounding investment risk and portfolio management, offering advice on the right questions to ask their investment advisor, private banker, wealth manager or broker. Published in Dubai, UAE.
Yemen Observer is a weekly English language newspaper, published every Saturday, covering local and regional news, politics, business, culture and sport. Published in Sana'a, Yemen.
Yemen Post is a tabloid-sized newspaper covering local and international news, politics, business and sport. Published in Sana'a, Yemen.
Europe
Cihan News Agency (CNA) - English is an independent news agency from Turkey that provides wide coverage in Turkey and around the globe. Published in Istanbul, Turkey.
Tazabek is a leading online news source, featuring business, finance, investment in Kyrgyzstan. Published in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Russian language.
Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA) - Russian is a state-owned news agency that provides local news on politics, business, culture, sports and social issues. Published in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Russian language.
Asia/Pacific
Central Asian News Service (English language) is regional online business and political news source, focusing on local and regional news, business, the economy, politics, science and technology, culture and sport in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Published in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Central Asian News Service (Russian language) is regional online business and political news source, focusing on local and regional news, business, the economy, politics, science and technology, culture and sport in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Published in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Russian language.
China Pictorial covers historical and cultural information about the Chinese people. It also contains information about living, working, studying, and traveling in the country.
China Today covers the country’s economic and social development, culture, art, nature and customs.
China & the World Cultural Exchange covers stories on art, people, literature, and all aspects of Chinese culture.
China's Foreign Trade covers doing business and trade with China.
Shenzhen Daily covers the economy, business, politics, society, sports, culture, and entertainment.
That's Shanghai covers art and culture, fashion and lifestyle, travel, dining, technology and business and includes interviews with celebrities.
Changes/Takedowns
Walden Publishing Ltd. is no longer in business and has not updated Country Reports (Walden) for several years. Consequently, this file with the hierarchy path /Country & Region (excluding U.S.) was removed from the LexisNexis® services on June 19, 2012. Alternative titles include:
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Country Reports Select Business Monitor International Company Profiles
Disclosure Inc. ceased publishing the Disclosure Online Database. Effective June 15, this file with the hierarchy path /Company & Financial/Company Profiles & Directories/By Country & Region/Americas) was removed from the LexisNexis® services. Alternative title is Reuters Knowledge Direct.
The group files Canadian Business & Current Affairs, BIS/Banking Information Sources, and BIS/Banking Information Sources Select were taken down on June 23rd. Takedowns are subject to a rigorous review around value and usage to ensure that all client research elicits the best and most relevant answers and insights, and to improve the source selection experience.
Alternative titles for Canadian Business & Current Affairs include:
Canadian Newspapers Southam Publishing Company Combined Materials - Canada Stories Canada NewsWire Canadian Business The Canadian Press
Alternative titles for BIS/Banking Information Sources and BIS/Banking Information Sources Select are:
American Banker The Banker US Banker BANK NEWS The Economist Banking News, Current Banking Stories
ProQuest Information and Learning Company lost the rights to distribute the sources listed below. As a result, these files and their respective hierarchy paths were removed from the LexisNexis® services on June 26, 2012.