Gulf states
Abu Dhabi will introduce more indirect taxes
Gulf Arab countries are compensating for low oil prices with ‘sin taxes’ and VAT plans
United Arab EmiratesQatari LNG plans will depress global prices
Energy markets are on edge after Qatar’s decision to hike its liquefied natural gas (LNG) output
QatarGulf partners will seek compromise in southern Yemen
Rising tensions in Aden could divide the interests of military partners Riyadh and Abu Dhabi
YemenGulf enemies could hope to undermine Qatari emir
Manama accuses Doha of seeking to destabilise its leadership; Riyadh may aim to do the same to Doha
Gulf statesGulf citizens will demand stronger nationality rights
The Qatar crisis has drawn attention to Gulf rulers’ tight control of citizenship
Gulf statesQatar’s WTO complaint could discomfit its enemies
Doha is using all available multilateral mechanisms to counter the boycott by four influential Arab states
QatarGulf foes will seek new measures to squeeze Qatar
With neither side willing to back down, Doha and Riyadh are escalating the rhetoric
Gulf statesQatar will prioritise sovereignty above business
The emir and foreign minister argue all measures to resolve the Gulf crisis must respect sovereignty and be reciprocal
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