Migrant Workers at the Epicenter of Public Health Crisis in the Gulf
The coronavirus, along with the economic crisis due to falling oil prices, is having a direct impact on businesses in the Gulf, including migrant labor, the bulk of the work force.
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Gulf Youth and Civil Society Mobilize to Fight the Coronavirus
While most Gulf Arab countries have tackled the coronavirus pandemic through state-led initiatives, Kuwait and Bahrain engaged youth significantly through quasi-independent civil society organizations.
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The Coronavirus Redefines Responsibility in the Gulf
The coronavirus outbreak has redefined the responsibilities of citizens and the business community, impacting the already evolving rentier state structure and highlighting economic and religious challenges
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Gulf States’ Demographics Favorable to the Growth of the Sharing Economy
Gulf governments see the sharing economy as a source of jobs for young people and promising outlet for entrepreneurs.
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The National Union of Kuwaiti Students: Nurturing a Commitment to Civic Engagement?
Student unions and clubs have played an important role in the lives of Gulf Arab students, both in local universities and abroad.
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Protracted Negotiations Yield Solution to Saudi-Kuwaiti Neutral Zone Dispute
The end of the dispute will add little or no oil output immediately, but it does restore some spare capacity, and resolves one of the breaches in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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The Rise of Bidun Literature: Representation and Advocacy in Kuwait
A number of works about the situation of the biduns, or stateless people, have emerged into Kuwait’s contemporary literary scene.
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Kuwait Shakes Up Its Government amid Charges of Corruption
Kuwait’s government resigns amid charges of embezzlement, as both the Parliament and ruling family prepare for impending elections – and a looming succession.
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Stateless in Kuwait
A proposed new law in Kuwait aims to address the critical issue of the status of biduns, or stateless people.
Mohammad Al-Hussainan: Harnessing Social Media for Charity
Mohammad Al-Hussainan leads a team working to bring a new generation to Kuwait’s long-standing humanitarian legacy, using social media, personal connections, and a compelling narrative.
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