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State disinformation operations will multiply
A few states lead foreign and domestic disinformation campaigns, notably Russia and China, but others are following suit
InternationalSouthern Yemen deal will require added Saudi pressure
A deal signed with great fanfare is faltering as its lack of specificity and buy-in from all parties poses challenges
YemenSaudi Aramco IPO will succeed on its own terms
The state oil firm is pushing for a 1.7-trillion-dollar valuation, but plans to sell shares have been downsized
Saudi ArabiaProspects for the Gulf states in 2020
Iran tensions, succession rivalry and low energy prices cloud the horizon
Gulf statesSocial media will be vulnerable to insider threats
Reporting revealed yesterday that Saudi Arabia used Twitter employees to gain access to sensitive user data in 2014-15
InternationalTest of south Yemen deal will be in the implementation
The internationally recognised government has signed an agreement with southern separatists, ending months of fighting
YemenSaudi stock exchange may falter under Aramco listing
The much-delayed initial public offering is going ahead, but with a purely local focus for now
Saudi ArabiaSaudi diversification push may stall
Private sector prospects remain hostage to caution by local and international investors over political risk
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