Gulf states

  • Feb 28
  • 7 min read

Gulf economies are on a stable track despite risks

Oil production cuts dampened growth in 2023, but the outlook for the Gulf Arab economies is relatively positive

Gulf states
  • Feb 23
  • 7 min read

Gulf states: Western investment drive will accelerate

Gulf investments are raising attention, much of which is focused on transparency, motivations and links to China

Gulf states
  • Jan 5
  • 7 min read

Russia will consolidate strong ties in the Gulf

A rare diplomatic visit by Vladimir Putin to the UAE and Saudi Arabia exemplifies Moscow’s foreign policy in the Gulf

Russia
  • Sep 25, 2023
  • 6 min read

Diversifying Gulf economies will spur labour politics

Countries are privatising economies and increasing citizens' share of employment, with implications for workers' rights

Gulf states
  • Aug 23, 2023
  • 7 min read

Intra-Gulf tensions may rise again

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has withstood past tensions among the Gulf states

Gulf states
  • Aug 23, 2023
  • 7 min read

Turkey’s ties with the Middle East will improve

Turkey's relations with the Gulf, Egypt and Israel are seeing progress after President Erdogan's re-election in May.

Turkey
  • Aug 22, 2023
  • 7 min read

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

Gulf states
  • Aug 15, 2023
  • 7 min read

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

Turkey