Government
Government news and analysis, commentary and economic data.Government News
S&P lowers credit rating of Jordan’s Arab Bank
Rating action follows downgrade of Jordan’s sovereign credit rating
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Iraq to invest $25bn in homes in 2010
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Oman inflation jumps to five-month high in January
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Gulf growth to outpace developed countries in 2010
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Bahrain economy to grow 4 per cent in 2010
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Bahrain bond roadshow to start mid-March
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Dubai World to meet UAE banks for debt talks
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Iranian parliament approves Ahmadinejad's budget
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Iraq votes to extend contract for 200 schools
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Oman records $57m budget deficit in 2009
Government Analysis
Moody’s financial downgrades rock Abu Dhabi-backed companies
Borrowing costs likely to rise in wake of Dubai debt, as analysts question assumptions of government support for its businesses
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Kuwait enters an era of political and economic change
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Getting Gulf banks lending again
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Regional investment agency chiefs
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Can the world save Sanaa?
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Tehran courts Latin America
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Emirates seeking strength through unity
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GCC Royal Heirs
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Lebanon Government ministers
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Burj Dubai tower launches new era for Dubai
Government Special Reports
Special Report: Kuwait - New optimism inspired by parliament
A new optimism can be sensed in Kuwait, following parliament’s approval in February of a $102bn development plan proposed by the governing cabinet. For the first time in years, the legislative and executive bodies are pulling in the same direction.
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Special Report: UAE - Dubai downturn forces strategy rethink
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Special Report: Banking - Public sector projects raise hope
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Special Report: Qatar – Population rise poses challenges
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Special Report: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh pushes peace talks
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Special Report: Iran - Regime prepares to face down critics
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Special Report: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh builds ties with China
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Special Report: Kuwait - MPs push for finance reforms
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Special Report: Qatar - Real estate firms phase projects
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Special Report: UAE - Dubai faces up to economic challenges
Government Data
Economy 2010: Middle East returns to growth
Most of the region’s economies are expected to enjoy a recovery in 2010 as oil prices stabilise and Opec increases production
Egyptian economy grows 5 per cent
Growth rate supasses government forecasts
Inflation set to increase in Saudi Arabia
Money supply grows in July
Government Tenders
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Yemen: Social welfare fund consultancy
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Iraq: Human rights consultancy services
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Kuwait: Water cooling units
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Kuwait: Ministry buildings operation and repair
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Jordan: Social protection enhancement consultancy
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Sudan: Rapid impact emergency consultancy
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Sudan: Planning capacity building consultancy
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Kuwait: Air-conditioning and minor split units (1)
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Yemen: Household survey database generation
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Kuwait: Equipment and machinery maintenance
