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    Simeon Kerr

    Gulf Correspondent

    Simeon Kerr is the FT's Gulf correspondent. He covers politics, finance and business across the Gulf states. Based in Dubai since 2001, he previously led Dow Jones Newswires' reporting on energy and finance in the region.
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    • Thursday, 14 September, 2023
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      US and Bahrain sign security deal as Washington seeks fresh Gulf ties

      Agreement seen as possible blueprint for accords with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

      Bahrain’s prime minister, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, left, and US secretary of state Antony Blinken sign a security and economic agreement in Washington on Wednesday
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      Dubai to hear long delayed $600mn Abraaj case against KPMG Lower Gulf

      Administrators of the collapsed private equity firm are claiming damages for alleged audit lapses

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      UAE boosts trade with Iran after eased restrictions on business activity

      Flourishing relationship reflects Gulf state’s pivot towards regional de-escalation

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    • Thursday, 7 September, 2023
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      Gulf finance in demand as rival media groups circle conservative broadsheet

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      Jais software part of regional powers’ effort to take world-leading role in technology’s development

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      UAE-backed healthcare provider’s move is latest example of Gulf country’s global acquisition drive

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      Petrostate seeks to strengthen reputation with PR blitz as it prepares to host COP28

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    • Friday, 14 July, 2023
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      Gulf state has come under greater scrutiny as a hub for money laundering

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      Limited supply and rush of new buyers, including from Russia, drive high-end sales in the first quarter

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      For 12 years the tournament dominated Doha’s agenda. Now the gas-rich Gulf state is seeking to build on its legacy

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      CS provided banking services to some of country’s wealthiest citizens

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      FCA finds that the bank and ex-employees planned to devalue the Gulf state’s currency

      Banque Havilland’s headquarters in Luxembourg
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