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GULF STATES: Economies equipped to ride out crisis
The Gulf monarchies are in some ways well-equipped to ride out the global recession. As many...
Gulf StatesQATAR:Doha uses mediation to boost international image
Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani said today that Qatar will continue mediation...
QatarBAHRAIN/IRAN: Gas deal points to Bahraini confidence
Iranian Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari announced on December 4 that a draft agreement on the...
BahrainRUSSIA/IRAN/QATAR: Gas cartel remains unlikely
Senior officials from Russia, Iran and Qatar meet today in Doha to discuss prospects for a...
RussiaGULF STATES: Three states respond to financial crisis
Qatar today launched a 5.3 billion dollar plan to purchase up to 20% of shares in banks listed on...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Airlines boom masks key differences
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad aims to achieve a target of 6 million passengers by end-year. Passenger...
Gulf StatesLEBANON: Tripoli fighting highlights cabinet tensions
At least two people have been killed and 41 wounded today in fresh fighting in Tripoli between...
LebanonSAUDI ARABIA/QATAR: Border agreement reflects thaw
Riyadh and Doha signed an agreement on Saturday to demarcate their border, according to Saudi...
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