Gulf states

  • Sep 23, 2021
  • 2 min read

Saudi-Iranian dialogue efforts are set to revive

The regional foes have confirmed at the UN General Assembly that their direct talks have made progress

Saudi Arabia
  • Sep 9, 2021
  • 2 min read

Iranian-Emirati outreach underlines regional shifts

Foreign relations among Gulf countries are in a low-key state of flux

United Arab Emirates
  • Aug 26, 2021
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Changing Mideast alliances will have regional drivers

An aspirational regional summit in Iraq highlights how the Middle East is moving away from the Trump era

Middle East
  • Aug 25, 2021
  • 7 min read

COVID-19 controls across the Gulf tighten regime grip

The Gulf states have taken several steps to prevent misinformation from undermining the public health response

Gulf states
  • Aug 25, 2021
  • 2 min read

Iraq and Kuwait may cooperate on regional issues

The two prime ministers are set to work together at Baghdad's much-hyped regional summit on August 28

Kuwait
  • Aug 4, 2021
  • 2 min read

Iran’s maritime moves will spook shipping insurers

An apparent hijacking incident near the Strait of Hormuz raises multiple questions

Iran
  • Aug 3, 2021
  • 2 min read

Bahrain will resist Gulf-wide policy shifts on Iran

Manama blames Tehran for inserting terrorist cells and making use of its financial system

Bahrain
  • Jul 27, 2021
  • 2 min read

Abu Dhabi will focus on business environment contest

The richest emirate has slashed business start-up and licensing charges

United Arab Emirates