Economics and Policy Bahrain, which last year boosted state spending to quell political unrest, urgently needs to reform its economy to stop its debt burden becoming unsustainable, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. More from Reuters Global demand for gold jewellery recorded a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in Q1 2013, owing to high demand in Asian and Middle Eastern markets. More from Gulf Business Demand for trade-related credit insurance in the GCC is expected to rise by nearly 40 per cent this year as companies seek to improve their ability to secure finance and cover risks in Europe, Africa and other markets. More from The National Gaza-based Palestinians can now order Kentucky Fried Chicken to go thanks to a new smuggling service which brings takeout from Egypt via a network of underground tunnels. More from AFP Companies and Business Kuwait Airways Co. signed
