Gulf states
IPO activity in the Gulf states will be strong in 2023
IPO activity in the Gulf states recorded its second-highest ever level in 2022, against global trends
Gulf statesSyria will struggle to monetise Gulf relations
As the ‘normalisation’ agenda advances slowly, there is little immediate hope for the struggling economy
SyriaGulf states will mirror US interest rate policy
Most Gulf states raised their interest rates by 25 basis points, in line with the US Federal Reserve rate increase
Gulf statesGulf states may seek less risky investments
Saudi National Bank losses from the USB takeover of Credit Suisse are estimated at around 80% of its investment
Gulf statesGulf-Iranian ties will de-escalate regional tensions
Iran's March 10 agreement with Saudi Arabia to renew ties may be followed with another with Bahrain
Gulf statesGulf-US defence ties will improve
A meeting between the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council yesterday focused on defence cooperation
United StatesGulf states will follow US interest rate changes
Most Gulf Cooperation Council states followed the US Federal Reserve in raising key policy rates by 25 basis points
Gulf statesExpats and Gulf state locals will compete for jobs
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates’ policies to reduce oil dependency are changing state-society relations
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