Gulf states
Gulf reorientation on Iran will be slow and cautious
After a five-year gap, intelligence chiefs from Tehran and Riyadh apparently held secret negotiations
Gulf statesOman’s new tax during an economic slump risks unrest
The cash-strapped sultanate is bringing in VAT as planned, even while coronavirus cases spike
OmanEmirati deal approval heralds more US Gulf arms sales
The Biden administration has green-lighted the Trump-negotiated purchase of F-35 fighter jets by Abu Dhabi
United Arab EmiratesQatar will lean on core LNG strength post-boycott
As the global pandemic recedes, Qatar will trade on its massive, low-cost gas reserves and World Cup plans
QatarGulf integration is still firmly off the agenda
The rapprochement with Doha could raise questions over the revival of earlier plans
Gulf statesPressured Bahrain will react to perceived Qatar threat
The media war between two tiny Gulf neighbours is again flaring up
BahrainQatar will regain confidence as a regional player
The end of the boycott and ample gas revenues offer renewed international opportunities
QatarSaudi oil and Gulf shipping face ongoing risk
International oil prices have risen sharply following a spate of missile and drone attacks targeting key facilities
Saudi Arabia
