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Next week: A sideways GCC market and Egypt on a rollercoaster

Next week: A sideways GCC market and Egypt on a rollercoaster

Investors flock to smaller markets as the GCC feels shockwaves from the Euro crisis. Kuwait is volatile while Saudi Arabia shows healthy signs of life. Reuters analysts share their forecasts.

July 21, 2011 12:42
 
Meet Egypt’s new finance man: Can el-Beblawi move the economy beyond military constraints?

Meet Egypt’s new finance man: Can el-Beblawi move the economy beyond military constraints?

74-year-old Hazem el-Beblawi will attempt to woe the military and satisfy reform demands at a time when Egypt’s economic identity is almost completely wiped clean.

July 18, 2011 1:19
 
How an airline alliance just might do what politicians can’t…

How an airline alliance just might do what politicians can’t…

Just as the PingPong diplomacy worked for China and US in the 70s, retired navy man Abdulateef Al-Mulhim hopes Saudia’s entry into Sky alliance will aid in Middle East-global diplomacy.

July 17, 2011 3:11
 

Gulf economies to grow on average 4pct in 2011 – AMF

Bahrain to underperform after political turmoil; Foreign investors waiting to see a return to normality there; US debt unappealing to Gulf central banks

June 27, 2011 10:55
 
EU extends Syria sanctions as violence continues –diplomat

EU extends Syria sanctions as violence continues –diplomat

Violent suppression of dissent in Syria has caused EU to extend sanctions on the country. Conditions worsen with roads in Aleppo being blocked and civilian losses recorded. Reuters reports.

June 22, 2011 2:55
 
Regional turbulence proves catalyst for change in the Middle East’s media landscape – study

Regional turbulence proves catalyst for change in the Middle East’s media landscape – study

Omnicom Media Group has release a comprehensive view of the shifting MENA media landscape during the time of regional turmoil. Emily Lucas reports.

June 21, 2011 1:15
 

Morocco king to lose some power, remain key figure

King says constitution to be put to referendum on July 1; Monarch to share some powers, but remains key power-broker - reuters

June 18, 2011 2:47
 
Jordan’s economy weathers Mideast unrest -finmin

Jordan’s economy weathers Mideast unrest -finmin

Economy weathers unrest as capital inflows rise -finmin; 25 pct rise in oil bill to $4 bln strains budget deficit

June 18, 2011 2:38
 
Through thick and thin: Arab Spring may not affect oil firms

Through thick and thin: Arab Spring may not affect oil firms

While oil companies remain vigilant, most are not worried about the effects of Arab Spring and are positioning themselves for regime change and inevitable losses, according to a Reuters report.

June 16, 2011 2:15
 
UAE critics plead ‘not guilty’ for July trial

UAE critics plead ‘not guilty’ for July trial

Bloggers, lecturer plead not guilty of insulting rulers; Crowd of some 100 men rallied to denounce defendants, with trial resuming July 18.

June 15, 2011 1:34
 

Abu Dhabi govt plans $1.9 bln for housing loans

UAE spared Arab political upheaval, but economy creaks; Abu Dhabi emirate's security key given large oil reserves

June 14, 2011 4:02
 
Buffer Zone: Arab Spring tests Turkey’s ‘neighbourly’ policies

Buffer Zone: Arab Spring tests Turkey’s ‘neighbourly’ policies

Turkey has worked hard to stay neutral with its neighbours but with 5,000 refugees fleeing Syria, the country could be forced to reconsider its “zero problems with neighbours” stance.

June 13, 2011 1:03
 
Mission impossible? Solving the Arab Political Puzzle

Mission impossible? Solving the Arab Political Puzzle

The new secretary-general is set to be reelected this Sunday. Whoever it is, they’ll have to deal with the seismic shifts in the Arab world’s political map.

May 15, 2011 2:01
 
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