Gulf states

  • Oct 8, 2010
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OMAN: Asia energy demand buffers diversification drive

Production figures announced on September 22 reached record levels: oil production had risen by...

Oman
  • Sep 27, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Local forces key in state 'repair'

The top ten recipients of development aid are all conflict-affected countries. While much of it...

  • Sep 1, 2010
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SAUDI ARABIA/US: Arms deal will cement military ties

Iranian Minister of Intelligence and Security Haidar Moslehi on August 25 claimed that more than...

Saudi Arabia
  • Jul 28, 2010
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GULF STATES: Qatar executes major foreign farm project

Alarmed by spiralling food prices and reduced supplies during the global economic crisis,...

Gulf States
  • Jul 16, 2010
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GULF STATES: University system will remain two-tier

The last decade has seen rapid expansion of higher education systems in the Gulf Cooperation...

Gulf States
  • Jul 7, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Islamic financial risk hedging grows

In March, the International Islamic Financial Market and the International Swaps and Derivatives...

  • May 14, 2010
  • 13 min read

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 States
  • Apr 14, 2010
  • 13 min read

GULF 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 States