Bahrain
BAHRAIN: Political frustrations spawn growing unrest
King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa last week agreed to open a dialogue with Bahrain's four main...
BahrainGULF STATES: Shura councils no threat to rulers yet
Arab states are to present the Arab League's alternative to the US Greater Middle East Initiative...
Gulf StatesUS/BAHRAIN: Free trade agreement concluded
The United States and Bahrain yesterday concluded a free trade agreement after just four months...
United StatesGULF STATES: Water challenges demand new approach
The Kuwaiti National Assembly this week debated the state's water shortage. Gulf states have so...
Gulf StatesMIDDLE EAST: Huge market for Islamic finance
More than 700 delegates, including many from US and European banks, attended last month's World...
Middle EastMIDDLE EAST: Huge market for Islamic finance
Islamic financing structures are being developed and standardised as the market for them expands.
Middle EastUNITED STATES: Trade strategy meets numerous setbacks
Western Hemisphere trade ministers are meeting in Miami this week to try to kick start the Free...
United StatesMALAYSIA: Foreign licences to boost Islamic banking
Strong growth within the Islamic banking sector has prompted the central bank to announce plans...
Malaysia
