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Gulf states will reopen despite second wave fears
Airports and malls are coming back into use, even though in some countries COVID-19 cases are increasing
Gulf statesGulf countries will seek food security bilaterally
As COVID-19 threatens global supply chains, splits among the import-dependent GCC countries hinder a joint response
Gulf statesManama will keep tight control of the Shia opposition
Celebrations of the conditional release of a prominent rights activist may be premature
BahrainProspects for the Gulf states to end-2020
The Gulf countries face political challenges while their economies struggle
Gulf statesOman and Bahrain are the most vulnerable Gulf states
As oil producers see a sharp revenue contraction, access to international debt markets will be crucial
BahrainCOVID-19 could deepen social cleavages in the Gulf
All GCC states have introduced restrictive measures, which range from the disruptive to the draconian
Gulf statesQatar may further alienate Bahrain and its Gulf allies
A spat has broken out over repatriation flights for Bahrainis stranded in Iran and now Qatar by COVID-19
BahrainCOVID-19 and oil shocks raise Gulf recession risks
The global pandemic and plummeting oil prices challenge Gulf countries’ economic models
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