Iraq’s Perennial Electricity Problem and its Implications for Social Stab...
Dr. Massaab Al-AloosyThe growing social unrest we see in Iraq today can be directly linked to the...
Islamic Finance and Banking as a Response to Western Sanctions: Muslim Russ...
Dr. Diana GaleevaFrom the 19th to the 21st of May, Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan held the 13th...
Beyond Fossil Fuels: Bolstering the Saudi Industrial Sector to Achieve Sust...
Alexander WermanGlobal oil prices have risen on the back of the post-COVID 19 economic recovery and...
China in the Gulf: Deep Pockets and Deepening Ties
Gefan ZhuThis report examines the economic relationship between the People’s Republic of China (China) and the...
Emirati-Turkish Economic Collaboration Could Lead to a Political One
Dr. Umud ShokriIn recent years, tensions between Turkey and the UAE have persisted over issues including the...
Saudi-Omani Partnership: Economic and Security Ties Deepen
Anas AlqaedOn Sunday, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman departed on his first international visit to...
Kuwait’s Public Wages Bill Predicament
Shaikha Al-HashemFor seven consecutive years, Kuwait has run a budget deficit, with public salaries, subsidies and...
Why Iran’s Sixth Development Plan Failed
Dr. Umud ShokriFollowing the end of the Iran-Iraq War, the Iranian majlis (parliament) has approved, implemented, and...
Will Riyadh’s Newest Economic Project Save the Saudi Economy?
Dr. Umud Shokri2020 has been a difficult year for the Gulf. All members of the Gulf Cooperation...
Qatari-Turkish Relations in the Post-Blockade Era
Dr. Amin Mohseni-CheraghlouWalking through Doha, one cannot help but notice the increasing presence of Turkish nationals and...
Let the Turbines Spin: Iran’s Opportunity to Combat Climate Change
Dr. Amin Mohseni-CheraghlouThe cold season is upon Iran and air pollution levels are on the rise yet...
Development Policies in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Jean-François SeznecExecutive Summary This report explores the various economic development strategies and paradigms implemented by the...