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Political and fiscal reforms will be slow in Bahrain

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BAHRAIN

The country has struggled with internal unrest for decades, and the government ensured that opposition representatives were prevented from standing in the election. Despite the…

Gulf states may co-opt US policy agenda

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GULF STATES

In a packed, high-profile programme, Trump will meet Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders, attend bilateral Saudi talks and address a summit of Muslim rulers. This comes four…

Saudi sports offensive will push forward

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SAUDI ARABIA

After staging major boxing and motor-racing events at home, Riyadh is bidding to acquire Newcastle United, a team in the English Premier League, as well as looking at German…

Riyadh will lobby hard for removal from EU watchlist

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SAUDI ARABIA

The list includes Saudi Arabia and comes amid mounting criticism in Europe over Saudi domestic and foreign policy. It raises questions about the prospects for raising capital from…

Bilateral will dominate Gulf UK and EU trade advances

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GULF STATES

The post-Brexit United Kingdom is eager to conclude economic agreements across the world under its promise to deliver a ‘Global Britain’. The EU wants to increase its visible…

The Gulf States would benefit from a UK trade deal

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GULF STATES

After leaving the EU, London is attempting to negotiate FTAs with its major trading partners. The GCC states are trying to diversify their economies from hydrocarbon-dependence.

Polarised Gulf media will obscure facts

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GULF STATES

Because of heavy government involvement, Gulf-based media outlets have never had a reputation for independence or journalistic rigour. However, the boycott of Qatar by Saudi…

US-Middle East alignment unlikely

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UNITED STATES/MIDDLE EAST

He will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders and top officials from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates…

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…

Saudi Arabia’s football league will grow strongly

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SAUDI ARABIA

In June, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), took over four domestic football clubs, including Al Hilal. The PIF is aggressively targeting European…