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Gulf States’ SWFs will be active global investors

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GULF STATES

The SWFs of the main Gulf States oil and gas producers are stepping up their investments as the countries maximise hydrocarbon revenues and diversify their economies. The SWFs are…

Expats and Gulf state locals will compete for jobs

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GULF STATES

As the era of high oil revenues comes to an end, the two states are planning for different economies -- with profound impacts on state-society relations and the social contract…

Saudi Arabia will use social media to deter criticism

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SAUDI ARABIA

Since 2010, social media has played a major role in connecting Saudis and creating a space for debate in the absence of political participation. However, government monitoring of…

Saudi Arabian job creation will depend on oil revenues

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SAUDI ARABIA

A major goal of Vision 2030, the kingdom’s strategic development framework, is to address persistently high levels of unemployment, especially amongst young people. Although…

Norway’s new coalition could prove fragile

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NORWAY

On September 11, Norwegian voters signalled their continued confidence in Solberg and her centre-right coalition government. After a very close election in which all governing…

Azerbaijan reforms by swapping old for young loyalists

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AZERBAIJAN

Reshuffles and reforms in Azerbaijan.