Gulf states
GULF STATES: Kuwait peg move undermines monetary union
Kuwait on May 20 surprised its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) partners by unilaterally dropping...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Kuwait move a blow to currency union
Gulf markets are today awaiting comment from the UAE central bank following Kuwait's decision...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Project spending plateaus at high level
The May 8-10 Cityscape Abu Dhabi exhibition showcased over 400 billion dollars worth of projects....
Gulf StatesRUSSIA/MIDDLE EAST: Moscow reviews its regional role
Middle Eastern conflicts and flashpoints provide Russia with an opportunity to demonstrate the...
RussiaGULF STATES: Central bankers stick to dollar pegs
Gulf currencies weakened today, with the Saudi riyal at a two-month low against the dollar.
Gulf StatesUNITED KINGDOM: Islamic bonds improve LSE standing
Two multi-billion dollar Islamic bond offerings are being listed on the London Stock Exchange...
United KingdomGULF 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 StatesUS/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...
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