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Gulf taxation plans will not plug fiscal deficits

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GULF STATES

Taxation in the Gulf.

Low oil prices set to accelerate Gulf subsidy reform

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GULF STATES

The sharp drop in oil prices to around 50 dollars, half their average level last year, has forced a serious fiscal rethink among the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, who…

Oman's state-society relations may slowly change

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OMAN

Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…

Gulf states' health reforms will hit unskilled workers

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GULF STATES

This followed Abu Dhabi's decision in June 2016 to boost mandatory insurance premiums for expatriates' basic healthcare entitlements. Nationals must also now make a co-payment…

Bahrain’s new premier faces difficult fiscal choices

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BAHRAIN

Manama is seeking multiple means to adjust to the impact of the pandemic, publishing a two-year budget in November that targets a steady decline in the fiscal deficit. Although…

Populous Gulf states will prioritise employment

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GULF STATES

GULF STATES: Populous countries prioritise employment

COVID-19 will call into question the Gulf labour model

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GULF STATES

GULF STATES: COVID-19 will complicate the labour model

Qatar seeks reputation and riches for future security

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QATAR

QATAR: Doha seeks reputation and riches for security

Kuwait faces a deferred liquidity crunch

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KUWAIT

The impact of the pandemic and especially lower oil prices hit the government budget hard, since more than nine-tenths of revenue comes from oil sales. However, the country also…

Middle East socioeconomic trajectories are negative

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MIDDLE EAST

Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.