In this first publication taking an in-depth look at transparency in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Jones Lang LaSalle/LaSalle Investment Management are responding to the growing interest in real estate transparency across this rapidly developing region.  Our coverage in MENA has been significantly extended from three markets in 2006 (Dubai, Egypt and Saudi Arabia) to 14 markets in our 2008 index, with Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Morocco, Qatar, Algeria, Syria, Sudan, Pakistan and UAE (Other Emirates) being included for the first time.