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GCC aid is unlikely to immediately affect ratings on Bahrain and Oman

Standard & Poors Ratings Services said that ongoing political tensions in the Kingdom of Bahrain (BBB/Watch Neg/A-3) and Sultanate of Oman (A/Watch Neg/A-1) remain a significant issue for the credit standing of both sovereigns. This is despite the Gulf Cooperation Councils (GCCs) March 10 announcement of a US$20 billion economic aid support package over ten years, to be shared equally between the two governments.

Dubai's 2011 deficit cut to US$1 billion

Dubais government approved a 2011 budget that sees the budget deficit cut to US$1 billion due to the authorities continuing to cut spending.

Saudi reaching out with more

Saudi Arabias King Abdullah unveiled additional financial support measures in mid March estimated to cost SR350 billion (US$93 billion). An estimated SR135 billion (US$36 billion) worth of measures were announced at the end of February.

Qtel Data Centre expansion programme complete

Qtel has completed its expansion programme for 2011 which has resulted in Qtel Data Centre receiving a major upgrade.

Ratings on Bahrain lowered on worsening political situation; watch negative remains

Standard & Poors Ratings Services it has lowered its long- and short-term local and foreign currency sovereign credit ratings on the Kingdom of Bahrain to BBB/A-3 from A-/A-2.

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