Gulf states
MIDDLE EAST: Arab multinationals' global impact grows
Multinational corporations have traditionally been viewed in the region as symbols of Western...
Middle EastGULF 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 StatesINTERNATIONAL: Dollar's oil role may erode
The dollar remains the dominant international reserve currency and major oil exporters hold most...
InternationalMIDDLE EAST: Regional ICT access remains limited
The World Summit on the Information Society will be held in Tunis next week. The Tunisian...
Middle EastMIDDLE EAST: Mixed prospects for telecoms growth
Governments in North Africa and the non-Gulf Arab states are moving more quickly than Gulf...
Middle EastGULF STATES: Capital markets revaluations inevitable
The Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) opened this week. Gulf Cooperation Council...
Gulf StatesIRAQ: Regional states to suffer jihadist 'overspill'
A joint report issued by the Saudi government and a Washington think-tank last week estimates at...
IraqGULF STATES/INTERNATIONAL: Gulf to diversify assets
Member governments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are currently going through a second oil...
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