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All-party group alleges schemes could place Britain at risk of complicity in abuses in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Low oil prices and pandemic shock force Gulf states to inject fiscal stimuli. Plus: ‘significant opportunities’ for banks’ expensive advice; profits strained at Morocco’s lenders and why regulators must clarify their cross-border roles
World’s longest-serving PM was US and Saudi ally and figurehead for hardliners after crackdowns
Ahead of White House ceremony Donald Trump makes claims of more countries following suit
Accords to normalise relations could open door to further investment, tourism and technology co-operation
Middle East lags behind global counterparts on digital innovation in finance
Human rights groups condemned trial, alleging pair were tortured and forced to confess
Advocacy groups say the law is being used to stifle dissent in the Gulf state
A round-up of world property news
Egyptian businessman had claimed the royal owed him money for arranging meetings
Human rights groups decry rulings in Bahrain and UAE against noted campaigners
Egyptian was paid millions of dollars to set up meetings with stars, London court told
Egyptian businessman alleges sheikh backed out of deal to arrange meetings with actors
Verdict risks heightening tensions ahead of November polls
Government critics in Gulf and Egypt see threats compounded by lack of US concern
Aid package comes as the kingdom grapples with fiscal crisis
The kingdom is seeking to revive its fortunes through a recently discovered oilfield and plans to become a regional financial hub. Plus: the country’s Shia majority complains of exclusion from the political process
The kingdom’s move into motorsport hailed a success but Abu Dhabi a close contender
Businesses complain of a mismatch between their needs and young workers’ abilities
Mondelez and Amazon are moving in but a more open Saudi Arabia threatens further gains
Oil minister is on a push to lure outside partners to help develop the new find
The kingdom is trying to carve out a niche amid tough competition from regional rivals
Looming elections will test the mood after crackdowns on opposition leaders
Manama must convince sceptics it is willing to take tough measures to balance its books
Opposition politicians say November poll will take place in repressive environment
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