Gulf states

  • May 23, 2007
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GULF STATES: Kuwait peg move undermines monetary union

Kuwait on May 20 surprised its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) partners by unilaterally dropping...

Gulf States
  • May 21, 2007
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GULF STATES: Kuwait move a blow to currency union

Gulf markets are today awaiting comment from the UAE central bank following Kuwait's decision...

Gulf States
  • May 15, 2007
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GULF STATES: Project spending plateaus at high level

The May 8-10 Cityscape Abu Dhabi exhibition showcased over 400 billion dollars worth of projects....

Gulf States
  • Apr 24, 2007
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RUSSIA/MIDDLE EAST: Moscow reviews its regional role

Middle Eastern conflicts and flashpoints provide Russia with an opportunity to demonstrate the...

Russia
  • Apr 4, 2007
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GULF STATES: Central bankers stick to dollar pegs

Gulf currencies weakened today, with the Saudi riyal at a two-month low against the dollar.

Gulf States
  • Mar 8, 2007
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UNITED KINGDOM: Islamic bonds improve LSE standing

Two multi-billion dollar Islamic bond offerings are being listed on the London Stock Exchange...

United Kingdom
  • Feb 19, 2007
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GULF STATES: Border security moves yield slow progress

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are engaged in programmes to secure their borders with Iraq. For the Gulf...

Gulf States
  • Feb 13, 2007
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US/IRAN/GULF STATES: Direct US-Iran clash is unlikely

Washington has dispatched a second US aircraft carrier strike group to the Gulf, and a February...

Gulf States