Oman fights Saudi bid for Gulf hegemony with Iran pipe plan

INTERNATIONAL. Oman's plan to build a US$1 billion natural-gas pipeline from Iran is the latest sign that Saudi Arabia is failing to bind its smaller Gulf neighbours into a tighter bloc united in hostility to the Islamic Republic.

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UAE. Deals and brand loyalty play equal part in purchasing decisions; Only 12% considered the price of the products as the defining factor.

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