Economic Contraction Across the Gulf Chokes the Flow of Remittances to South Asia
The coronavirus-induced slowdown in Gulf Arab states will further stress the already reeling economies of South Asia.
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Max Weber in Arabia: Saudi’s Character Enrichment Program
As the Saudi government manages the fallout from collapsing oil revenue, it will be seeking greater contributions from the Saudi public. A little-known program to instill the productive values of entrepreneurship, hard work, and optimism may have found its moment.
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As the Gulf’s Digital Economy Accelerates, Speed Bumps Await
Smart spending on the enhancement of Gulf governments’ digital capabilities and the development of technology-focused industries is needed to bolster future growth.
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Gulf Humanitarian Diplomacy in the Time of Coronavirus
The Gulf Arab countries’ foreign assistance during the coronavirus pandemic hints at a slight evolution in their respective foreign policies.
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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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Amid a Pandemic, a Global Oil Alliance Emerges
The dramatic crash in oil prices has led the global energy community to coordinate production cuts to stabilize market conditions.
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South Asian Energy Demand Destruction Highlights Gulf Vulnerabilities
The world’s largest coronavirus lockdown in South Asia is placing unprecedented downward pressure on energy demand.
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After Hard Landing, Gulf Aviation Industry Braces for Slow Takeoff
Abrupt and potentially lasting changes to the Gulf’s air transport sector threaten existing business models over the short and medium terms.
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The Business Diplomats: The Power of Bania Traders in Oman
The Bania Indian-origin mercantile community is mediating the New Delhi-Muscat relationship in a low oil price Oman.
Oil Price War Tests Saudi-Russian Investment Cooperation
The collapse of the OPEC+ production agreement and the ensuing oil price war place pressure on joint investment initiatives spearheaded by Saudi and Russian sovereign wealth funds.
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