Gulf states

The authorities plan to sell stakes in ten government-controlled entities, with four identified so far

Despite strong climate rhetoric by some, the pragmatic focus is on maximising medium-term oil and gas output

In contrast to his earlier seclusion, Mohammed bin Salman has visited all of his immediate neighbours within a week

The Saudi de facto leader’s ground-breaking visit to Muscat has economic and regional agendas

The Gulf countries are playing the EU and the United Kingdom off against each other in the post-Brexit era

The figure at the centre of a month-long row with key Gulf states has ceded his position

Potential consequences for trade, tourism, investment, debt and remittances link to wider political dynamics

After accelerating bilateral ties, the two countries have agreed to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement