Gulf states
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Corruption remains under control
A number of executives in United Arab Emirates real estate and financial firms are currently...
GULF STATES: Central banks mull liquidity injections
The Kuwaiti central bank is ready to pump liquidity into the banking system if necessary,...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Investment in wider Middle East to deepen
During the current regional economic boom -- in contrast to the 1970s boom -- growth in...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Airlines boom masks key differences
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad aims to achieve a target of 6 million passengers by end-year. Passenger...
Gulf StatesSAUDI ARABIA: Stock market opens to foreign investors
The Saudi Capital Markets Authority yesterday announced the liberalisation of investment rules...
Saudi ArabiaMIDDLE EAST: Al-Qaida affiliates face mixed prospects
Suicide bombers attacked Algerian police posts on August 9 and 10. Al-Qaida's North African...
Middle EastSAUDI ARABIA/QATAR: Border agreement reflects thaw
Riyadh and Doha signed an agreement on Saturday to demarcate their border, according to Saudi...
Saudi ArabiaGULF STATES: Gas shortages to impair industrial growth
Gas demand in the GCC is outstripping supply, and threatens to put a brake on industrial...
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