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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.
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The players - resources on key people and personalities in Kuwait.

Issues and ideas - a selection of articles covering key topics.

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

 

The players

Kuwait government list and other notables

Who's who in the government and other senior positions.
Updated May 2009.Download the PDF

Al-Sabah family tree

A family tree showing the line of succession between the Jaber and Salem braches of the family
Published August 2008.Download the PDF

Sheikh Nasser exploits leverage over MPs to push through liberalisation measures

MPs under pressure from constituents to secure loan bailouts are susceptible to government lobbying on economic development and reform measures
Issue 876, 7 May 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

PM survives key vote after agreeing to grilling

Prime minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah in early December agreed to answer questions in parliament over the alleged misuse of funds. He is the first premier to agree to be called to account before the National Assembly – earlier attempts resulted in the resignation of the cabinet and new elections (GSN 826/1).
Issue 868, 18 December 2009. Subs only padlock icon more

Ahmed Al-Fahd is back and so are grillings

The former oil minister’s return is a measure of the political complications that Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammed has to negotiate as opponents launch first grilling.
Issue 855, 12 June 2009. Subs only padlock icon more

Kuwait’s democracy gives itself a fresh chance

Having seen voters punish the protagonists of confrontation, new MPs – women in the vanguard – could hold the key to co-operation in government. Prominent new MP Rola Dashti told GSN that Kuwaitis were seeking solutions rather than apportioning blame. Reappointed PM Sheikh Nasser Mohammed will hope she’s right.
Issue 854, 29 May 2009. Subs only padlock icon more

Also see Issue 849, 13 March 2009. Subs only padlock icon Kuwait’s premier pays the price of moderate Islamist defection; Issue 854, 29 May 2009. Subs only padlock icon Kuwaiti political balance: ICM battered; Election of female MPs indicates change in public mood; Issue 842, 5 December 2008.Crunch time beckons for Kuwait’s comeback premier

Profile: Al-Kharafis size up Liverpool deal

With unsubstantiated rumours of a potential bid for Liverpool FC splashed across the UK newspapers, and a new deal to work with Gazprom, Kuwait’s prominent Al-Kharafi family is receiving more attention than usual.
Issue 846, 30 January 2009. Subs only padlock icon more

Al-Sabah rifts at the heart of transparency battle

Rivalries within Kuwait’s ruling family have burst into the political struggle over efforts to promote transparency and finally bring justice in a KD150m ($520m) corruption case dating back to the early 1990s, in which former oil minister Sheikh Ali Al-Khalifa Al-Athbi Al-Sabah has been accused of involvement.
Issue 809, 6 July 2007. Subs only padlock icon more

Emir acts to end Al-Sabah in-fighting, calm Constitution talk

Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has acted swiftly to end growing media speculation and rumours of plans to amend the Constitution and dissolve the National Assembly.
Issue 804, 27 April 2007. Subs only padlock icon more

Sabah’s big gamble: new Emir faces the new shape of politics

Capable and efficient, but possibly over-reliant on traditional manoeuvres to maintain his hold on the political arena, Kuwait’s new Emir may have failed to read the mood of a country where exasperation at corruption has become widespread and campaigning is being reinvigorated by a more politicised youth.
Issue 782, 26 May 2006.more

 

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Issues and ideas

ECONOMY

Risk management report

Big budget announced, spending committed to multi-billion dollar development plan
Issue 887, 15 October 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

Kuwait Energy plans IPO

Kuwait Energy Company (KEC) is planning an initial public offering within nine months, after shareholders approved a plan to raise its authorised share capital to KD127m ($451m) from KD103.6m.
Issue 887, 15 October 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

GOVERNMENT & PARLIAMENT

Distorted alliances mark fresh phase of Kuwaiti battles over political power and business strategy

Confusion is the overwhelming impression as Kuwait’s factions tussle over reform, vested interests, economic strategy and political patronage. These battles are reflected in everything from a dispute over chamber of commerce leadership to control of the Zain telecommunications giant
Issue 889, 12 November 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

Government heads off debt bill

MPs have failed to force the government to endorse a popular bill that would have cost the state some $23bn to buy up personal loans and scrap interest (GSN 871/16).
Issue 880, 2 July 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

Sheikh Nasser exploits leverage over MPs to push through liberalisation measures

MPs under pressure from constituents to secure loan bailouts are susceptible to government lobbying on economic development and reform measures
Issue 876, 7 May 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

Also see Issue 871, 12 February 2010. Subs only padlock icon Deadlock is broken, but Kuwait’s MPs remain in combative mood; Issue 868, 18 December 2009. Subs only padlock icon PM survives key vote after agreeing to grillingIssue 865, 20 November 2009. Subs only padlock icon Al-Muslim finds a wider audience for attacks on PM; Issue 863, 23 October 2009. Subs only padlock icon Confrontation threatens Kuwait reform hopes; Issue 855, 12 June 2009. Subs only padlock icon Ahmed Al-Fahd is back and so are grillings; Issue 854, 29 May 2009. Subs only padlock icon Kuwait’s democracy gives itself a fresh chance; Subs only padlock icon Kuwaiti political balance: ICM battered; Election of female MPs indicates change in public mood

SECURITY & DEFENCE

Kuwait imposes UN sanctions on Iran

On 11 November, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) issued a circular to all local banks, investment companies and money exchanges, ordering them to freeze assets and cease dealing with Iranian financial institutions that contribute to the country’s nuclear activities, according to Kuwait’s Al-Qabas newspaper and other local media.
Issue 890, 26 November 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

Border deal

The Saudi-Kuwaiti technical committee for border demarcation has signed a contract for New Zealand’s NZ Aerial Mapping to carry out the demarcation.
Issue 882, 30 July 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

 

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Perspectives: from the GSN archive

Kuwait imposes UN sanctions on Iran

On 11 November, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) issued a circular to all local banks, investment companies and money exchanges, ordering them to freeze assets and cease dealing with Iranian financial institutions that contribute to the country’s nuclear activities, according to Kuwait’s Al-Qabas newspaper and other local media.
Issue 890, 26 November 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

Distorted alliances mark fresh phase of Kuwaiti battles over political power and business strategy

Confusion is the overwhelming impression as Kuwait’s factions tussle over reform, vested interests, economic strategy and political patronage. These battles are reflected in everything from a dispute over chamber of commerce leadership to control of the Zain telecommunications giant
Issue 889, 12 November 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

This sporting strife

Governance problems at some of Kuwaiti sport’s governing bodies have led to the country’s exclusion from some international competitions.
Issue 889, 12 November 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

Kuwait Energy plans IPO

Kuwait Energy Company (KEC) is planning an initial public offering within nine months, after shareholders approved a plan to raise its authorised share capital to KD127m ($451m) from KD103.6m.
Issue 887, 15 October 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

Risk management report

Big budget announced, spending committed to multi-billion dollar development plan
Issue 887, 15 October 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

Etisalat moves to buy Kharafi and other Zain stakes

A move by UAE state telecommunications company Etisalat to buy a substantial stake in Kuwaiti telecoms player Zain comes as Abu Dhabi extends its ambitions to buy assets in the region following the global downturn
Issue 886, 1 October 2010. Subs only padlock icon more

 

 

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