Qatar, Turkey, and the Politics and Perils of Reciprocity
With Turkey’s economic woes, Qatar has leapt to its aid, but sitting uncomfortably between two critical allies, Ankara and Washington, Doha must tread carefully.
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Subsidizing Basic Commodities in the Gulf Arab States: Distortive and Regressive
This paper uses economic theory to demonstrate the negative implications of subsidies.
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Spending to Grow in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is seeing some positive news in the return on investment in its outwardly placed capital in new technology.
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Privatization in Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030 Ready to Sell
There have been four important changes to the kingdom's economic policies that may pave the way for increased foreign investment, though not likely immediate job growth.
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Saudi Arabia Sets Goals for Football On and Off the Pitch
New Saudi leadership has high hopes for economic and political payoffs tied to a heightened priority on football.
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A Home of One’s Own: Subsidized Housing as a Key Lever of Gulf Domestic Policy
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed announced a new social support program for citizens in the emirate to double the number of the government's annual subsidized housing loans.
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“Yes We Cannes”: Cinematic Diversification in Saudi Arabia
Ahmad bin Fahd Al-Mezyed, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Culture, used the 2018 Cannes Film Festival as a cinematic backdrop to garner international interest in the Saudi film and television industry.
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U.S. and Gulf States Call Truce on Open Skies Airline Dispute
Recent aviation agreements between the United States and the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have ended a bitter dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices.
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Enhancing Gas Security: An Economic Imperative for the Gulf Arab States
The Gulf Arab states are casting a wide net in their pursuit of gas-supply security.
The Struggle for Syria
The flurry of diplomatic activity and the leadership’s announcement of an extended timeline for holding elections signal a prolonged, difficult transition for Syria, with complex internal jousting for power also shaped by external influence.
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