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KI Forecasts 100% Increase in GCC Turnover

One of America's largest office furniture manufacturing companies, Krueger International, (KI) is forecasting a 100 per cent increase in GCC turnover in the 2009 financial year. Khaleej Times - 07Jan 07:00GMT
Israeli terror in Gaza overshadows US-Gulf forum

Israeli terrorism and the blindly biased US policy in the Middle East overshadowed deliberations at a high-profile forum on US-Gulf relations, which opened here yesterday with a call to intensify global efforts to end the brutal attacks and to establish an immediate cease-fire. Arab News - 07Jan 06:36GMT
Listed firms 2nd best GCC performer

The net profits of UAE companies listed on its two stock exchanges are projected to have jumped by nearly 33 per cent in 2008 to turn the country into the second best stock performer in the region, according to a bank survey. Emirates Business 24/7 - 07Jan 06:23GMT
Oman's trade links with GCC on the rise

The amount of intra-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) trade stood at $46.6 billion in 2007 in terms of exports from the six GCC states to the other GCC states. Oman Daily Observer - 07Jan 06:18GMT
Bahrain's Credit Outlook Negative, Says Moody's

Global ratings agency Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Bahrain's sovereign ratings outlook from stable to negative after oil prices fell below its budget breakeven level. Emirates Business 24/7 - 07Jan 06:05GMT
GCC official highlights importance of Arab economic summit

Secretary General of the Federation of GCC Chambers Abdul-Rahim Naqi hailed on Tuesday as "timely and crucial" the Arab Economic, Social and Development Summit to be held in Kuwait on Jan 19-20. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 06Jan 12:16GMT
Moody's cuts Bahrain outlook to negative

(Arabic) Moody's has downgraded outlook on Bahrain's sovereign ratings from stable to negative amid sharp drop of oil prices. Al-Arabiya - 06Jan 09:24GMT
Bahrain's sovereign ratings outlook changed to negative

Moody's Investors Service has today changed the outlook on Bahrain's sovereign ratings to negative from stable. Press Release - 06Jan 07:46GMT
American office manufacturer forecasts 100% increase in GCC turnover

One of America's largest office furniture manufacturing companies, Krueger International, (KI) is forecasting a 100 per cent increase in GCC turnover in the 2009 financial year. Press Release - 06Jan 07:45GMT
MTQ forms subsidiary in Bahrain

MTQ Corporation Limited Group (MTQ), a leading engineering services company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, has formed a subsidiary MTQ Bahrain to set up a $20 million facility at the Bahrain International Investment Park. Emirates Business 24/7 - 06Jan 06:25GMT

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CBB Criticizes Moody's Outlook On Bahrain

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Rashid Al Maraj says Moody's doesn't have internal data that allows them to monitor Bahrain's economic status accurately - 07Jan

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How GCC Monetary Reforms can support US Economic Recovery
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AlphaOmegaPi argues that reforming GCC monetary architecture, with appropriate policy actions, can be a key supporting factor to US economic recovery, while bringing about much needed local monetary empowerment in the region. The architecture that needs reform is well described by the fact that GCC central banks do not have any significant holdings of government bonds.

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Companies

On Its Fleet Again

Libyan Airlines rose from an eight-year ban in 1999 to resume its international services. Since then, its rebuilding efforts have included a merger with Al Jamahiriya and in 2007, the Airline raised its paid up capital by 76% to USD136.5 million and ordered 15 airbus aircrafts.

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Economy & Politics
GCC-Singapore FTA Offers Hope
As 2008 ended on a low amid a global financial crisis, the FTA between the GCC and Singapore formalized in December came as a whiff of fresh air.

Economy & Politics
Progressive Taxation
Although a pan-GCC "progressive" tax structure is inevitable, it will take months of preparation before individuals in the region begin to shell out a part of their monthly income to the government coffers.

Economy & Politics
Acting Firmly
As businessmen and investors reflect on 2008, it will be interesting to see how many adjectives come to the fore. Turbulent, roller-coaster and tumultuous are just a few that spring to mind.

Company Ranking

Ranked by Market Cap | No. of Employees | Total revenue

	Company	Country	Market Capital ($mil)
1	Ahli United Bank	Bahrain	3,497
2	Bahrain Telecommunications Company	Bahrain	2,387
3	Arab Banking Corporation	Bahrain	1,840
4	Albaraka Banking Group	Bahrain	1,793
5	National Bank of Bahrain	Bahrain	1,371
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EIU Research On Bahrain Economy & Sectors

Key Developments18Dec08

Business Outlook27Aug08

Background:

Country Fact Sheet18Dec08

Political Structure18Dec08

Demographic Profile27Aug08

Economy:

Economic Background06Feb08

Country Risk Summary18Dec08

Country Outlook15Dec08

Economic Structure18Dec08

Quaterly Economic Indicators18Dec08

5-Year Forecast Summary

18Dec08

Ten-year Growth Outlook27Aug08

Market Opportunities27Aug08

Manufacturing06Feb08

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Overview06Nov08

Forecast Data08Feb07

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