Kuwait

  • Sep 21, 2011
  • 10 min read

Gulf states' long-term fiscal sustainability in doubt

Most Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have succeeded in weathering the Arab uprisings of...

Gulf states
  • Sep 9, 2011
  • 10 min read

Prospects for Arab politics in the fourth quarter

The overthrow of Libya's dictatorship will give added momentum to Arab protest movements that...

Middle East
  • Jun 23, 2011
  • 7 min read

Parliament confrontations put Kuwait regime in crisis

Prime Minister Shaikh Nasir al-Muhammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah survived a no confidence vote in...

Kuwait
  • Apr 18, 2011
  • 2 min read

Oil prices could face downward pressure

The price of a barrel of Brent oil has fallen today by around 1%, to nearly 122...

International
  • Mar 31, 2011
  • 2 min read

KUWAIT: Cabinet resignation highlights tensions

The government resigned today, after MPs asked to question three ministers (all members of the...

Kuwait
  • Mar 8, 2011
  • 2 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Oil markets have priced in Libya

Oil prices have fallen moderately today, with the Brent barrel traded near 114 dollars and the...

International
  • Jan 5, 2011
  • 2 min read

KUWAIT: Sheikh Nasser's survival may not end crisis

Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammed al-Ahmed al-Sabah narrowly survived a vote of...

Kuwait
  • Dec 23, 2010
  • 7 min read

GULF STATES: State spending plans will impact growth

Saudi Arabia announced its 2011 budget on December 20, revealing a modest increase in planned...

Gulf States