Bahrain
Bahrain’s zero-deficit fiscal target is on track
Preliminary data for 2020 released by Bahrain’s finance ministry highlighted a sharp reduction in the fiscal deficit
BahrainUS support for Bahrain’s leaders could prompt protests
Washington has pledged military support for Bahrain while accusing Iran of interfering in Manama’s internal affairs
BahrainCrypto market to grow in Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East and North Africa is the fastest growing region for the adoption of cryptocurrencies
Middle EastGulf states will strengthen ties with China
China’s president landed in Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit during which he will attend meetings with regional states
Gulf statesBahrain’s election will support current power dynamics
Turnout among Bahrainis living abroad was reported to be higher than in 2018
BahrainThe Saudi tourist sector will expand rapidly
Riyadh has backed ambitious targets for high-end leisure and religious tourism with institutional change and investment
Saudi ArabiaEffect of Bahraini electoral boycott will be symbolic
Two opposition groups have called for a boycott of the November parliamentary election
BahrainGulf States’ SWFs will be active global investors
Gulf SWFs are playing an active economic and political role as their investments surge
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