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 8, 2012
  • 6 min read

Oman succession unlikely to jeopardise stability

Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Bu-Said lacks a direct heir and refuses to groom a successor. As he...

Oman
  • Nov 7, 2012
  • 2 min read

Obama victory reassures US allies in the Middle East

Leaders across the region today congratulated President Barack Obama on his re-election.

Middle East
  • Nov 2, 2012
  • 6 min read

Gulf food policies adapt to agro-investment obstacles

Since the global food crisis of 2008 the Gulf states have become increasingly concerned about...

Gulf states
  • Nov 1, 2012
  • 7 min read

Islamist ascendance raises tensions in the Gulf

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders will discuss the 'threat' of the Muslim Brotherhood at a...

Gulf states
  • Oct 30, 2012
  • 7 min read

External investment will boost Moroccan stability

King Mohammed VI finished his eight-day tour of the Gulf last week in an effort to boost...

Morocco
  • Oct 4, 2012
  • 7 min read

Egypt's economic policy vacuum stores up risks

The IMF and Egypt postponed negotiations on a loan deal on October 1, citing the need to give the...

Egypt
  • Sep 24, 2012
  • 11 min read

Gulf states are heading for fiscal crisis in long run

The fiscal balance of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states is largely determined by the balance...

Gulf states