MEES (Middle East Economic Survey) is a weekly newsletter published by Middle East Petroleum and Economic Publications (Cyprus) Ltd. Founded in Beirut Lebanon in 1957 by Fuad W. Itayim, Middle East Economic Survey provides comprehensive source of news and analysis of energy, financial, economic and political developments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. Since its establishment in November 1957, it has been recognized as the world’s foremost authority on oil and gas in the region. Middle East Economic Survey is a newsletter: Middle East Economic Survey is published each week with five clearly labeled sections: Middle East Economic Survey is delivered electronically or by airmail. It provides a platform for international experts to share their views with the newsletter’s high-profile readership. Also available to subscribers is access to Middle East Economic Survey on-line Archives. Middle East Economic Survey archives comprise the complete issues from Volume 28 (October 1985) to date.