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Intra-Gulf tensions may rise again
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has withstood past tensions among the Gulf states
Gulf states’ non-oil growth will depend on oil income
The Gulf states are attempting to diversify their economies by building up their non-oil private sectors
Turkey’s dependence on Gulf investment will grow
President Erdogan's tour of Gulf states in mid-July has highlighted ever closer Turkey-Gulf ties
Japan will strengthen relations with Gulf states
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has visited three Gulf states to build up relations on a number of fronts
Sportswashing by Gulf states will evolve further
Gulf states are actively and directly investing in international sports, leading to accusations of sportswashing
Gulf railway investment could promote more integration
Stronger oil revenues have reinvigorated railway spending in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
Maritime security risks may increase in the Gulf
Iranian tanker seizures have underlined maritime threats in the Gulf region, pressuring existing security frameworks
Gulf states’ soft power policies will expand
Doha, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have used soft power policies to boost their global image and attract foreign investment
Rivalry will shape Gulf states’ relations
The Saudi-Iranian deal is more of a ‘cold peace’ than a comprehensive solution to regional rivalries
Gulf states will reinforce investment strategies
Gulf countries’ sovereign wealth fund strategies have evolved in recent years
