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The Gulf region and how GSN covers it – including recent and archived articles, maps, family trees, and other resources.

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Events

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2010

23 September: Opportunity Arabia 7, London

26-29 September: Affordable Housing Development Summit Middle East, Manama

27-28 September: Unconventional Gas, London

3-5 October: Middle East Investments Summit 2010, Dubai

3-6 October: SWPF - Saudi Water & Power Forum 2010 Conference & Exhibition, Saudi Arabia

3-7 October: Funds Forum Middle East, Bahrain

4-6 October: POWER-GEN Middle East 2010, Doha, Qatar

10-12 October: The 3rd annual Saudi Arabia International Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference, Dammam

11-12 October: Unconventional Oil 2010, London

12-14 October: Offshore Middle East 2010: The 3rd Annual Offshore Middle East Conference & Exhibition, Doha

18-19 October: Maghreb/Middle East Renewable Energy Conference, Marrakech

24-27 October: MENA Mining Congress 2010, Dubai

26-28 October: Iraq Mega Projects 2010 Conference & Exhibition, Istanbul

27-28 October: Gas to Liquids 2010, London

21-23 November: Private Equity World MENA 2010, Dubai

29 November-1 December: Iraq Petroleum 2010 Conference, London

6-8 December: Smart Grids Middle East, Dubai

Briefings & Reports

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Need an expert briefing to support an investment decision?

GSN’s team of experienced analysts are often called on by governments and their agencies, financial institutions, and energy companies to comment on developments in the Gulf region. Our analysts are available for private briefings (either by telephone or in person) and can produce tailored reports and research on a range of topics and issues. For more information contact Mark Ford. Email: mark@cbi-publishing.com

Politics, succession & risk in Saudi Arabia report

Politics, succession and risk in Saudi Arabia is a GSN special report, published in January 2010. The new report analyses Saudi policy on issues including succession, domestic and regional politics, defence, energy and financial trends, and features extensively researched biographical entries on 1,200 Al-Sauds from the ruling family’s main branch, together with profiles of leading cadet branch businessmen, and a range of maps and graphics.
Read more about the report

Islamic Finance Report

Published in June 2009, this GSN report is an essential reference tool for both newcomers, and well-established bankers and practitioners.
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On the page below you will find a selection of GSN’s recent and archived articles, maps, family trees, and other resources.
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The players - resources on key people and personalities in Dubai.

Perspectives: from the GSN archive - articles on Dubai from GSN's extensive database.

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The players

Maktoum family tree

A family tree showing the line of succession in Dubai from Maktoum II.
Published September 2008. Download the PDF

MBR: Back in the saddle

UAE Vice President and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (MBR) led the UAE endurance team to victory in a 166km horse race at Euston Park in the UK on 11 July.
Issue 881, 16 July 2010. more

Warning to ministers

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has warned his cabinet that it is under constant scrutiny. Speaking at a cabinet retreat in Liwa, MBR urged ministers to work harder to serve their nation and their people, and warned that those who were “arrogant” would face “changes”.
Issue 871, 12 February 2010. more

The Dubai crisis has put relations with Abu Dhabi under the spotlight – and the fallout will be huge

The genesis of the crisis, and the confused and opaque manner with which it has been handled, raises questions about the viability of traditional ruling models without the support of sovereign state institutions and accountability. Meanwhile, the delicate balance of Abu Dhabi-Dubai relations has shifted again
Issue 867, 4 December 2009. more

Downturn’s all over now, federation united, MBR says

The worst of the economic downturn is over, Dubai’s ruler said as he joined a chorus of Emirati voices emphasising federal unity – which may be significant after months of speculation over relations between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Issue 865, 20 November 2009. more

Like father, like son: MBR consolidates as Hamdan becomes Dubai’s new crown prince

Young Sheikh Hamdan has taken over as Dubai’s new crown prince after a year of chairing the emirate’s government. Politics watchers across the UAE are watching the MBR sons’ emergence and whether it influences their powerful father’s thinking about his own future.
Issue 823, 15 February 2008. more

MBR follows other GCC rulers by building up the family business

A talented (in many cases), well-educated gilded elite of twenty-something Gulf royals is fast emerging to take sporting prizes and the top jobs (GSN 797/1). Their parents are justly proud and delighted by a trend that should help most Gulf Co-operation Council members to navigate the potentially tricky next phases of the region’s explosive growth and ‘modernisation’. And modernisers should rejoice that the next generation leadership has the international education and upbringing to function in a globalised world – and that so many of the next generation leaders are women. No one doubts that individuals like Qatar’s Sheikha Al-Mayyassa Bint Hamad Al-Thani, Bahrain’s Sheikha Hessa Bint Kalifa Al-Khalifa and several young Emiratis are exceptional players.
Issue 803, 13 April 2007. more

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Perspectives: from the GSN archive

Dubaians seek ‘dialogue’ on governance

Dubai remains firmly under Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum’s control; the majority of nationals still prefer to declare themselves apolitical. But quiet criticism is growing over issues ranging from corporate governance to education, according to UAE professionals and business people canvassed by GSN.
Issue 881, 16 July 2010. more

Financial turmoil stimulates dialogue for change in Dubai’s government

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum might argue that the financial turmoil is over, but an increasing number of nationals are asking whether a more rigorous reappraisal of legislation and business practices is necessary for Dubai to emerge from its traumatic debt crisis as a more transparent place to do business
Issue 881, 16 July 2010. more

Sheikh Mohammed: CNN interview

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (MBR) has defended the UAE economy, saying it remains strong despite the global financial crisis.
Issue 880, 2 July 2010. more

No respite for Dubai as Dubai Holding real estate arm reports multi-billion dollar losses

Figures raise concerns over group’s management capabilities as well as the emirate’s continuing debt burden
Issue 878, 4 June 2010. more

Emcredit appointed

Emirates Credit Information Company has become the official body for providing credit information services in Dubai.
Issue 876, 7 May 2010. more

New emirate-focused RMR comes as Dubai reshuffles and restructures

Risk management report
Issue 875, 23 April 2010. more

Net widens in Hamas whodunnit

Dubai has responded strongly to the 20 January killing in the Al-Bustan Rotana Hotel of Hamas official Mahmud Al-Mabhuh. There are various accounts of the murder, which happened within hours of Al-Mabhuh’s arrival in Dubai; the most common has it that he was electrocuted then strangled. Fingers were immediately pointed at Israel’s Mossad.
Issue 871, 12 February 2010. more

Warning to ministers

UAE needs to focus on transparency

It would be hard to tell there was a Dubai financial crisis, with the UAE’s bank reporting season in full swing. On the face of it, results so far suggest there is better news coming out of Dubai than Abu Dhabi, but consideration of UAE financial risk may be better based on transparency rather than good news.
Issue 871, 12 February 2010. more