Gulf states
INTERNATIONAL: SWF growth will draw scrutiny
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) grew by 18% last year, according to data released today by...
InternationalGULF STATES: State-owned enterprises highly profitable
Although the state can play an important role as facilitator of economic development, there is...
Gulf StatesINTERNATIONAL: Dollar falls to record low, euro soars
The dollar yesterday dropped precipitously -- hitting a low of 1.5599 against the euro, and a...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: OPEC decision reflects tight oil market
Ten of OPEC's 13 members today stated that the world's dominant oil cartel would leave oil output...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: OPEC faces output dilemma
OPEC meets tomorrow in Vienna to consider whether to accede to growing pressures to lower oil...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: Private equity bypasses banks for SWFs
Industry executives at a Munich conference yesterday noted that private equity groups have begun...
InternationalQATAR: Debut Majlis elections postponed again
Parliamentary elections are unlikely to be held this year, according to remarks by Prime Minister...
QatarGULF STATES: Fiscal expansion conflicts with inflation
Although many had expected the peak of the Gulf oil boom in 2006, in fact 2007 saw the highest...
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