The eighth Annual Review of Developments in Globalisation and Regional Integration in the Arab Countries, 2009, addresses the most important developments in the Arab countries as they endeavour to achieve regional economic integration and join the process of Globalisation. It sets out and analyses significant indicators in trade, investment, tourism and other sectors. It also considers the most important means of strengthening regional economic and sectoral integration, while indicating the major challenges and opportunities ahead of the Arab countries in their effort to keep up with Globalisation. ESCWA hopes that this Annual Review will help decision makers in the Arab countries take enlightened decisions with regard to Globalisation and regional integration.