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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UAE spared Arab political upheaval, but economy creaks; Abu Dhabi emirate's security key given large oil reserves
June 14, 2011 4:02
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
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