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Palestinian aims will falter after Gulf-Israel accords
The new treaty calls for an unspecified “just, comprehensive, realistic” Israeli-Palestinian solution
PalestiniansManama can control internal anti-Israel backlash
Trump administration efforts to drum up recognition of Israel have roped in Bahrain
BahrainGulf rulers will face more quandaries over Israel ties
Bahrain has made a late move to join the United Arab Emirates in recognising Israel
Gulf statesOmani reshuffle aims to diversify and decentralise
The new sultan has given up his personal control of some key ministries and brought forward the next generation
OmanIsraeli-Emirati deal only formalises existing reality
The US-backed agreement to establish diplomatic ties is winning wider kudos, but Palestinians see it as a sell-out
United Arab EmiratesIranian and US hardliners will use oil tanker seizure
Amid reports of Tehran again harassing shipping in the Hormuz strait, Washington is pushing a UN arms embargo extension
IranOman will face rising financial and regional pressure
Muscat has negotiated a USD2bn bridging loan with a consortium of banks
OmanHard-hit Gulf airlines will seek new business models
The big Gulf carriers have been especially affected by COVID-19 and policy responses
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