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Gulf states’ reconciliation with Iran will stall
A rare visit by the Kuwaiti foreign minister has angered conservatives
IranSome Gulf banks may need to consolidate
Liquidity constraints and a risk of hidden bad debt are putting pressure on financial institutions
Gulf statesGulf states' health reforms will hit unskilled workers
Rising health costs and lower oil revenues are forcing a move away from the public-sector model
Gulf statesQatar could seek new taxes and subsidy cuts
Doha records slowing growth and a wider fiscal deficit
QatarQatar could become a low-profile mediator
Doha’s regional policies are firmly aligned with those of other Gulf Arab countries
QatarQatari companies will seek consolidation
Three banks are beginning merger discussions, reflecting a Gulf-wide trend
QatarJebel Ali will prevail in Gulf shipping rivalry
Major port projects move ahead in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and the UAE
Gulf statesGulf states’ interest rate hikes will depress growth
Gulf Arab central banks have mostly followed the recent US rise in interest rates
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