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In addition to producing the flagship fortnightly Gulf States Newsletter, GSN’s team of experienced analysts also produce briefings and reports on a range of topics and issues that affect the region. Our expertise can be tapped by anyone and delivered in a range of formats. For more information contact Nick Carn. nick@gsn-online.com

Issue 843 - 19 December 2008

POLITICS AND FINANCIAL RISK

RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT: GSN revises grading system

BAHRAIN

RISK GRADE: C/3 – Communal tensions rise, growth slows

ISSUES: Oil industry developments

IRAN

RISK GRADE: D/4Disfunctional policy, domestic tensions

ISSUES: Trade finance market collapses

IRAQ

RISK GRADE: E/4Improving indicators from extreme low

ISSUES: Outlook in perspective

KUWAIT

RISK GRADE: C/2Political environment hinders reform

ISSUES: City of Silk and Project Kuwait

OMAN

RISK GRADE: B/3 – Impressive stability, more growth needed

ISSUES: Energy industry

QATAR

RISK GRADE: B/1: Huge wealth, colourful politics

ISSUES: Energy sector

SAUDI ARABIA

RISK GRADE: C/2Abdullah a success, problems persist

ISSUES: International relations

SYRIA

RISK GRADE: D/4 – Assad isolated but enduring

ISSUES: Energy industry

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

RISK GRADE: A-B/1-2Abu Dhabi top, Dubai in question

ISSUES: Population profile

YEMEN

RISK GRADE: E/5 – Political crises, economic problems

ISSUES: Energy outlook

DATA AND DIARY

DIARY: What’s on around the region

DATA: Market numbers



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