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The scale of the reshuffle indicates a desire for a fresh approach to policymaking, especially as the challenges that have contributed to years of political gridlock remain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284808
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Prime ministers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are part of the ruling families. They often combine the role with that of crown prince or sovereign ministerial…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278592
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In November 2021, Emir Nawaf al-Ahmed Al Sabah, three years his elder, handed over several of his constitutional duties to the crown prince on a temporary basis (presumably due to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282337
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As emir and before that as foreign minister, Sabah was the key architect of the moderate foreign policy that characterises Kuwait today. The new ruler, Nawaf, was formerly deputy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256576
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The first quarterly budget report for 2018 issued by the Ministry of Finance shows oil revenue is already resurging. The introduction of value-added tax (VAT) in January has also…
Regular questioning of cabinet members by opposition MPs has hardened divisions between parliament and the cabinet. The conflictual relationship has stalled important economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267824
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This development is at the centre of 'Vision 2030', the kingdom's new medium-term strategy for reducing reliance on crude oil revenue and improving economic efficiency. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211021
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At the time, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud quickly postponed a scheduled trip to Japan. As King Salman's reign draws closer to its end, bin Salman has made sure that…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289276
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Salafism impact on Muslim societies.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230459
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The supreme court deposed prominent Sunni leader Mohammed al-Halbousi in November 2023, during a long campaign against him by pro-Iranian Shia forces. His ally Shaalan al-Karim…