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1 – 10 of 13The functions, authorities and memberships of those bodies, however, vary widely. The development of each depended on the real or perceived threat of political opposition, the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286960
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As GCC countries push for privatisation, while also nationalising the labour force, the prospect of citizens becoming increasingly willing to resort to strikes cannot be…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282174
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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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Anti-expatriate sentiment in Kuwait.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB219832
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Prior to the 2011 Arab uprisings many states in the region lacked legal frameworks to regulate or control digital platforms and online media, but this is no longer the case. In…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197781
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The pope’s trip highlights the efforts of several Gulf countries to brand themselves as religiously tolerant. Both the UAE and Saudi Arabia are also hoping that the promotion of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241640
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Compared with the international norm, Gulf monarchies have unusual flexibility in granting and revoking nationality. This practice has risen sharply since the 2011 Arab uprisings…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223558
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GULF STATES: Governments will boost security measures
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES229250
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Succession in Gulf Arab states.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227726
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Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2018.