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Rivalry has already blocked an Opec deal and stoked regional tensions
Investors are starting to test stability, particularly in the case of the Omani rial
Attendence would have sent signal that two were moving closer to resolving dispute
Decision by Saudi Arabia and UAE to send teams follows two-year boycott of gas-rich state
Regional forecast reflects oil production cuts and comes amid price volatility
At emergency summit in Mecca, King Salman accuses Tehran of supporting terrorism
Overture raises prospect of a thaw in damaging spat between Gulf nations
States should sustain reform efforts to tackle unemployment and oil-dependency
Sharp fall in oil prompted reforms and spurred interest in tie-ups
Boycotted by some of its neighbours, the Gulf state is spending $200bn on infrastructure and opening new trade routes. But is it sustainable?
Expect very large capital flows after geopolitical realignment in the region
Closer ties likely to add to pressure on Qatar and weaken regional trade bloc
Other fixed foreign exchange regimes across region under sterner examination
IMF slashes forecasts to 0.5% but predicts rebound to 2.2% next year
GCC governments have interests in 80% of the 50 biggest lenders
But Ankara’s lenders are enjoying record profits
Blockade sparks fears of eventual hit for Turkish business from Erdogan alliance
Debate ongoing over how well Ankara’s facilities meet religious standards
Statement of intent by Gulf state lifts flagging production of aircraft
Failure of mediation efforts makes prospect of quick resolution unlikely, says Moody’s
Issuance is up but Islamic finance is second choice after conventional bond market
Anwar Gargash dismisses report claiming senior officials discussed the plan
US secretary of state seeks to resolve crisis that pits US allies against one another
Embargo on Qatar will have a wider regional impact
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