Gulf states
Poorer Oman may align more closely with Saudi Arabia
Muscat’s practiced role as a mediator offers potential benefits to Riyadh
OmanSaudi-Emirati economic competition will mount further
Gulf state rivalries are shifting in the immediate post-pandemic period
Saudi ArabiaIsrael will prioritise Gulf ties after Pegasus breach
The list of alleged targets, including senior foreign officials, is embarrassing Gulf countries, despite strong denials
IsraelRiyadh and Abu Dhabi will manage rising differences
Two former close allies have held a meeting to mark the resolution of their oil dispute
United Arab EmiratesOman could increasingly tilt towards Saudi Arabia
The king and sultan exchanged honours in a grand meeting in the new city of Neom
OmanSaudi-Emirati economic competition may prove zero-sum
Riyadh has changed import tariff rules, in effect excluding many Emirati products from preferential rates
Saudi ArabiaNew Saudi travel hub aspirations face major obstacles
The crown prince has announced plans for a new state carrier, as part of wider ambitious planning
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia will hold back from the Lebanese morass
The loss of Saudi financial guarantees reduces Beirut’s options for overcoming its deep political and economic crisis
Lebanon
