Gulf states
Israeli-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
Gulf statesContention over Kuwait’s next crown prince will rise
Ruling family rivalries intensified by regional splits are fuelling parliamentary corruption accusations ahead of polls
KuwaitTunisian speaker vote may fuel fears of Gulf meddling
The parliamentary speaker has survived a no-confidence vote amid intense media scrutiny from Gulf-funded Arab outlets
TunisiaKuwait faces more uncertain succession than Riyadh
The aging rulers of two key Gulf states have made unannounced hospital visits
Saudi ArabiaInternational pro-Qatar rulings will deepen Gulf split
World bodies issued verdicts backing Doha on airspace blockages and sports broadcast piracy
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