Bahrain

  • Apr 2, 2013
  • 6 min read

Gulf Islamic finance expansion is sustainable

Islamic banks in the Gulf attracted record deposits from retail customers in 2012. The...

Gulf states
  • Mar 12, 2013
  • 2 min read

Saudi intervention improves Bahrain dialogue prospects

King Hamad appointed Salman as first deputy prime minister today.

Bahrain
  • Feb 27, 2013
  • 7 min read

Social media set for massive expansion in Arab world

Social media have become a mainstream communications tool in the Arab world in the aftermath of...

Middle East
  • Feb 11, 2013
  • 2 min read

Bahrain dialogue has slim chance of success

The government yesterday launched reconciliation talks for the first time since July 2011.

Bahrain
  • Jan 17, 2013
  • 7 min read

Regional grid will spur reform of Gulf power sector

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states inaugurated the final phase of the Gulf Cooperation...

Gulf states
  • Dec 5, 2012
  • 7 min read

Gulf equity markets face multiple barriers

In theory, Gulf equity markets are attractive. The region's growth outlook outstrips that of the...

Gulf states
  • Nov 12, 2012
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2013

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries face no new internal threats to their stability, but...

Gulf states
  • Nov 5, 2012
  • 2 min read

Cameron tour is only first step to fix UK-Gulf ties

Cameron today began a three-day visit to the Gulf.

United Kingdom