P/EI/52. Dissertation. E-commerce in UAE and Lebanon

The aim of the dissertation is to estimate the role of e-commerce in the Arab world outlining the benefits of the Arab e-commerce market and the political, social and technological barriers to e-commerce development in the area. The review of literature identifies the concept of E-commerce, its global status, the challenges of e-commerce growth and the benefits of e-commerce for the developing countries. ICT developments and Information societies profiles a re discussed in the cultural context of the Arab world highlighting e-commerce challenges specific to the region. Conclusions are made about the ways of facing these challenges.