Qatar
Qatar’s foreign policy will attract criticism
Qatar is rebuilding relations with other Gulf Cooperation Council members, despite its contacts with Islamist groups
QatarQatar will expand its LNG output at home and abroad
State-owned QatarEnergy is diversifying its domestic and foreign asset base and expanding sales markets
QatarTensions in Egypt-Gulf relations will recede
Cairo is seeking to recalibrate its economic dependence on Gulf states
EgyptEgypt looks for economic ties in the Middle East
Egypt is seeking closer economic relations in the Middle East, including Qatar, Iraq and Jordan
EgyptWorld Cup leads to closer ties among Gulf states
Unexpected successes by Arab teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup boosted sentiments of Arab identity across the region
Gulf statesIranian football will stay politicised after World Cup
Iran’s matches at the football World Cup were used by both the state and protesters to promote their political views
IranWorld Cup will benefit Gulf states' tourism sectors
The 2022 football World Cup kicks off in Qatar on November 20, bringing in an expected 1.2 million fans
Gulf statesGulf leaders lose interest in pan-Arab issues
Algeria is hosting an Arab League summit at the start of November, but most Gulf leaders will not attend
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