Kuwait

  • Apr 18, 2011
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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
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KUWAIT: Cabinet resignation highlights tensions

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

Kuwait
  • Mar 8, 2011
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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
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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
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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
  • Dec 17, 2010
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KUWAIT: Tight grip threatens stability and reputation

On December 13, three opposition MPs filed a motion to question the prime minister. The motion...

Kuwait
  • Dec 13, 2010
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KUWAIT: Interpellation request signals crisis

Three opposition MPs filed a motion today to question Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser...

Kuwait
  • Dec 3, 2010
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GULF STATES: Capital markets regulation to grow slowly

The opacity of GCC financial markets has made local contagion from the international financial...

Gulf States