Gulf states
New tanker attack will further inflame Gulf tensions
Two tankers have reportedly been attacked in the Sea of Oman, off the Iranian coast, although details remain patchy
IranOman-Iran relations will survive pressures
Rising tension in the Gulf over the Iran nuclear programme is exposing significant intra-GCC rifts
OmanGulf states’ room for manoeuvre on Iran may narrow
Qatar has been added to the list of invitees to summits in Mecca as Iran’s diplomats look to shore up regional support
IranUS-Middle East talks may offer pledges but not results
Palestinian political leaders say they have not been consulted over a US-sponsored peace conference in Bahrain
PalestiniansGulf tanker incident will bolster Iran’s critics
Two Saudi tankers have allegedly been targeted in a “sabotage attack” off the UAE coast, but no one has been blamed yet
IranMore Gulf bank mergers likely, within national borders
There has been a move towards consolidation in the banking sector with rumours of new mergers on an almost weekly basis
Gulf statesGulf states' offensive cyber tools have regional focus
Every GCC state is investing in building defensive and offensive cybersecurity tools as threats escalate
Gulf statesGulf arms sector localisation may be slow and patchy
Gulf states, notably the UAE and Saudi Arabia, have plans to promote indigenous arms manufacturing
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