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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275555
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Political impact of subsidy reform.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB209835
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The state is central both in the economy and in the lives of citizens. Government has been the key driver of economic diversification, but it also poses major obstacles to private…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238411
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The finance ministry has sought to boost non-oil revenue by increasing the value-added tax (VAT) rate and other measures. The finance minister has also floated the possibility of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254421
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274315
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Activists had threatened more protests if progress were not achieved by that deadline. There have been no reforms as yet and a new draft income-tax law offered for public…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238676
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This comes as Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states begin serious reforms to adapt to a new period of low oil prices. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) led the way in August 2015 by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB207748
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Prospects for the Gulf states in 2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239940
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Strong economic growth has provided the resources that have supported increased job creation. However, the rise in employment rates, particularly among women, is also the result…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272093
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Prospects for Middle Eastern oil economy to end-2022.