Political Risk

In late December, an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit Iran's south-eastern town of Bam. The death toll is estimated at 41,000 and 70,000 have been left homeless.... 2004-01-22

Relations with Gulf neighbours continue to improve, with the government at last settling the border dispute with Oman. BMI View: Considerable economic disparities make membership... 2004-01-20

Although Sheikh Khalifa looks likely to assume the mantle of UAE presidency when Sheikh Zayed breathes his last, the recent promotion of a younger progeny, Sheikh Mohammed, provides... 2004-01-19