Kuwait

  • Apr 8, 2020
  • 7 min read

COVID-19 could deepen social cleavages in the Gulf

All GCC states have introduced restrictive measures, which range from the disruptive to the draconian

Gulf states
  • Mar 18, 2020
  • 12 min read

COVID-19 and oil shocks raise Gulf recession risks

The global pandemic and plummeting oil prices challenge Gulf countries’ economic models

Gulf states
  • Feb 12, 2020
  • 7 min read

The Gulf will lag on climate action, despite exposure

All six GCC countries are asserting their determination to develop renewable energy

Gulf states
  • Nov 29, 2019
  • 7 min read

Kuwaiti corruption will be a key campaigning issue

A new government is being selected after rare popular protests and ruling family infighting

Kuwait
  • Nov 15, 2019
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2020

Iran tensions, succession rivalry and low energy prices cloud the horizon

Gulf states
  • Aug 23, 2019
  • 7 min read

Kuwait will backtrack on vow to address statelessness

Authorities have said they will solve the longstanding problems of the country’s large stateless population this year

Kuwait
  • Jun 17, 2019
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2019

The US-Iran crisis, with a US military build-up in the Gulf continuing, will overshadow the rest of the year

Gulf states
  • Apr 30, 2019
  • 7 min read

Gulf states' offensive cyber tools have regional focus

Every GCC state is investing in building defensive and offensive cybersecurity tools as threats escalate

Gulf states