United Arab Emirates

  • Jul 28, 2016
  • 7 min read

Turkey crisis is new blow to Saudi regional ambitions

The failed military coup is another nail in the coffin for Riyadh's efforts to build a Sunni regional alliance

Gulf states
  • Jul 26, 2016
  • 2 min read

Gulf states will drive regional policy

The Saudi king's failure to attend the Arab League summit highlights deep shifts in pan-Arab policy

Middle East
  • Jul 25, 2016
  • 2 min read

Debt sustainability outlook in Gulf states is mixed

Gulf states are looking to debt markets to sustain high public spending at time of lower oil prices

Gulf states
  • Jul 12, 2016
  • 7 min read

United Arab Emirates will maintain strong stability

Regional threats may be rising, but Abu Dhabi faces few political and security challenges at home

United Arab Emirates
  • Jul 12, 2016
  • 2 min read

Yemen deadlock will not be broken soon

Peace talks were due to resume in Kuwait later this week

Yemen
  • Jul 7, 2016
  • 2 min read

Oil exporters share fiscal troubles, not resilience

Leading exporters prioritise market share over fiscal considerations -- for now

International
  • Jul 1, 2016
  • 7 min read

Global CSR rethink is likely ahead

Corporates that exceed a certain profit target will need to devote a share to social projects

International
  • Jun 29, 2016
  • 11 min read

Gulf taxation plans will not plug fiscal deficits

New taxes are being rolled out across the GCC in the wake of the oil price drop

Gulf states