Gulf states

  • Mar 24, 2010
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GULF 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 States
  • Mar 23, 2010
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YEMEN: US policy will continue to focus on terrorism

Yemeni President Ali Abdallah Saleh today met with US Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence...

Yemen
  • Feb 23, 2010
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GULF STATES: Rail projects will bring mixed benefits

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority announced on February 21 that Dubai's metro main 'red...

Gulf States
  • Feb 4, 2010
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MIDDLE EAST: Arab nationalism continues to link region

Arab nationalism was once a major political force in the Arab world. It has now been superseded...

  • Jan 26, 2010
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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...

  • Jan 8, 2010
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MIDDLE EAST: Healthcare sector growth is set to slow

The region's growing population, longer life expectancies, and the increased availability of...

  • Dec 17, 2009
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UAE/US: Nuclear deal brings regime security to fore

UAE and US officials are due to exchange diplomatic notes today, bringing into force a peaceful...

United States
  • Dec 14, 2009
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GULF STATES: Private sector increasingly independent

While still broadly dependent on state spending for development, the business sector's economic...

Gulf States