Gulf states
GULF STATES: SME growth crucial but needs major reform
The Gulf Cooperation Council has shown increasing interest in the contribution SMEs can make to...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Saudi official will head monetary council
The chief of the Saudi central bank, Mohammed al-Jasser, was yesterday named to head up the newly...
Gulf StatesQATAR/IRAN: Ties deepen with border and defence deals
Qatar and Iran plan to sign a maritime boundary agreement in the coming months to clarify the...
QatarGULF STATES: GCC lacks policy coordination for Yemen
The 'Friends of Yemen' forum will meet in Abu Dhabi on March 29-30. International discussion of...
Gulf StatesYEMEN: US policy will continue to focus on terrorism
Yemeni President Ali Abdallah Saleh today met with US Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence...
YemenGULF STATES: Rail projects will bring mixed benefits
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority announced on February 21 that Dubai's metro main 'red...
Gulf StatesMIDDLE EAST: Arab nationalism continues to link region
Arab nationalism was once a major political force in the Arab world. It has now been superseded...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Dubai hit by S&P rating halt
Standard and Poor's (S&P) yesterday withdrew its credit rating for Dubai Holding Commercial...
