Gulf states
GULF STATES: Energy inefficiency raises political risk
Domestic energy consumption has been increasing rapidly, due to population growth, but also low,...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: State spending plans will impact growth
Saudi Arabia announced its 2011 budget on December 20, revealing a modest increase in planned...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Capital markets regulation to grow slowly
The opacity of GCC financial markets has made local contagion from the international financial...
Gulf StatesMIDDLE EAST: Gulf firms prevail in regional telecoms
United Arab Emirates-based Etisalat is set to finalise in January a deal to acquire a controlling...
PROSPECTS 2011: Gulf states
After two economically turbulent years, the GCC monarchies can expect a year of calm and steady...
Gulf StatesOMAN: Asia energy demand buffers diversification drive
Production figures announced on September 22 reached record levels: oil production had risen by...
OmanINTERNATIONAL: Local forces key in state 'repair'
The top ten recipients of development aid are all conflict-affected countries. While much of it...
SAUDI ARABIA/US: Arms deal will cement military ties
Iranian Minister of Intelligence and Security Haidar Moslehi on August 25 claimed that more than...
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