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Competing Megaprojects in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

During the March 25 Kuwait Investment Forum, Kuwaiti government officials reaffirmed the country’s commitment to develop the Silk City megaproject and establish an integrated economic zone.

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Kuwait’s Government Unlikely to Ease Austerity Despite Opposition Pressure

Since the opening of the Kuwait Parliament’s current session on December 19 opposition members of parliament have moved aggressively to stymie the government’s austerity agenda.

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Kuwait Struggles for Unity at Home and in the Region

Kuwait’s relatively open politics and careful balancing of societal constituencies – Sunni and Shia, liberals and Islamists – look anomalous in today’s maximalist Gulf, and increasingly under threat.

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Ghaliah Tech: Running the Influencer Economy in the Gulf

Today, one of the most effective ways of selling virtually any product in the Gulf is by having a social media influencer promote it.

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Online Writing Platforms: Tackling Taboos

Manshoor and Raseef22 are part of a broader trend of online publishing in the Gulf established to address the “cultural revolution” that emerged in the wake of the Arab Spring.

Trump’s Gulf Trip Should Prove a Big Win-Win for All Parties

Gulf Arab states can solidify ties with Washington, while Trump stands to benefit personally and politically.

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