Gulf states
Oman 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
LebanonTies will advance despite Israeli-Emirati differences
The first visiting Israeli minister has come to the United Arab Emirates, opening the new embassy
IsraelThe Gulf will take on the energy transition challenge
Gulf countries are vulnerable to shifts in the global energy market, but they also have resources to manage them
Gulf statesWary Gulf states will struggle for consensus on Iran
Regional countries are repositioning and opening new channels after US policy changes
Gulf statesVaccinated Bahrain will weather a pandemic setback
Manama is resuming restrictions after a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases
Bahrain
