Gulf states
Muscat may be gambling oil revenue on Gulf aid
Despite announcing swingeing budget cuts, Oman has joined OPEC neighbours in promising a voluntary oil output reduction
OmanOman and Bahrain are the most vulnerable Gulf states
As oil producers see a sharp revenue contraction, access to international debt markets will be crucial
BahrainDoha will use old strategies against new Gulf attacks
As Qatar tries to improve its image on foreign workers, it faces allegations of an attempted coup
QatarOman faces pressure for painful economic reforms
With low oil prices hitting hard, the government is cutting spending and trying to create jobs for nationals
OmanCOVID-19 fallout will strain India’s Gulf ties
Delhi is coming under criticism from Gulf countries over anti-Muslim sentiment relating to COVID-19
IndiaCOVID-19 could undermine the Gulf foreign labour model
Mass deportation efforts are provoking international criticism
Gulf statesCOVID-19 could deepen social cleavages in the Gulf
All GCC states have introduced restrictive measures, which range from the disruptive to the draconian
Gulf statesQatar may further alienate Bahrain and its Gulf allies
A spat has broken out over repatriation flights for Bahrainis stranded in Iran and now Qatar by COVID-19
Bahrain
