Gulf states
INTERNATIONAL: EU seeks another bilateral trade deal
The EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) could sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end...
InternationalPAKISTAN/CHINA: Beijing juggles South Asia ties
President Hu Jintao visits Pakistan next month. As the United States pursues closer ties with...
PakistanGULF STATES: Currency union to bring key benefits
Controversy is raging over the location of the headquarters of the planned Gulf Cooperation...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Bilateral FTAs undermine multilateralism
The US Senate on September 19 approved the US-Oman free trade agreement (FTA). The conclusion of...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Currency launch needs stronger commitment
The GCC renewed its commitment to further economic integration in December 2001. The process is...
Gulf StatesSAUDI ARABIA: Stock market opens to Gulf investors
The Capital Markets Authority announced yesterday plans to ease restrictions on Gulf Arab...
Saudi ArabiaEGYPT: Etisalat consortium wins third mobile licence
A consortium led by UAE state telecoms company Etisalat yesterday won the auction for Egypt's...
EgyptGULF STATES/MAGHREB: Regional investment set to grow
The Middle East has witnessed a renewed wave of oil surplus recycling in recent years. Growing...
Gulf States
