Gulf states

  • Dec 28, 2005
  • 7 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Arab multinationals' global impact grows

Multinational corporations have traditionally been viewed in the region as symbols of Western...

Middle East
  • Nov 28, 2005
  • 7 min read

GULF STATES: Oil surplus use points to fiscal prudence

The GCC is currently witnessing a second oil boom: this year's oil export revenues are likely to...

Gulf States
  • Nov 15, 2005
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Dollar's oil role may erode

The dollar remains the dominant international reserve currency and major oil exporters hold most...

International
  • Nov 8, 2005
  • 8 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Regional ICT access remains limited

The World Summit on the Information Society will be held in Tunis next week. The Tunisian...

Middle East
  • Oct 10, 2005
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MIDDLE EAST: Mixed prospects for telecoms growth

Governments in North Africa and the non-Gulf Arab states are moving more quickly than Gulf...

Middle East
  • Sep 30, 2005
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GULF STATES: Capital markets revaluations inevitable

The Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) opened this week. Gulf Cooperation Council...

Gulf States
  • Sep 27, 2005
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IRAQ: Regional states to suffer jihadist 'overspill'

A joint report issued by the Saudi government and a Washington think-tank last week estimates at...

Iraq
  • Sep 26, 2005
  • 7 min read

GULF STATES/INTERNATIONAL: Gulf to diversify assets

Member governments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are currently going through a second oil...

Gulf States