Bahrain
GULF STATES: Opacity blights outlook for economy
In terms of fiscal resources and the government's role in the economy, the Gulf monarchies have...
Gulf StatesBAHRAIN: Sectarian tensions to rise ahead of elections
Officials are due to meet today to discuss the creation of a new human rights 'national...
BahrainGULF STATES: Region well set to weather Dubai crisis
The debt and real estate crisis in Dubai has spooked international investors and put a question...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: SME growth crucial but needs major reform
The Gulf Cooperation Council has shown increasing interest in the contribution SMEs can make to...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Saudi official will head monetary council
The chief of the Saudi central bank, Mohammed al-Jasser, was yesterday named to head up the newly...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: GCC lacks policy coordination for Yemen
The 'Friends of Yemen' forum will meet in Abu Dhabi on March 29-30. International discussion of...
Gulf StatesINTERNATIONAL: Obstacles to Islamic finance standards
In January, the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)...
GULF STATES: Rail projects will bring mixed benefits
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority announced on February 21 that Dubai's metro main 'red...
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