Gulf states

  • Jul 5, 2017
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Gulf crisis could erode Omani and Kuwaiti independence

As key Arab states meet in Cairo to discuss new measures against Doha, Muscat and Kuwait face a difficult balancing act

Oman
  • Jul 3, 2017
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Gulf airlines will look to Abu Dhabi example

Etihad has won exemption from the US ban on cabin electronics on Middle East flights

United Arab Emirates
  • Jun 28, 2017
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Deepening Gulf crisis could lose Qatar the World Cup

A flurry of diplomatic activity among Gulf ministers in Washington shows positions becoming more entrenched

Gulf states
  • Jun 27, 2017
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Gulf arms block reflects US foreign policy vacuum

An influential Republican senator is calling for a halt of arms sales to the Gulf Arab monarchies over the Qatar crisis

United States
  • Jun 26, 2017
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Arab enemies may impose new sanctions on Qatar

Doha is preparing a response to a hardline negotiating position put forward by Riyadh and its allies

Qatar
  • Jun 23, 2017
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Intensified Qatar crisis will have a global impact

The four states boycotting Doha have sent a list of extreme demands

Qatar
  • Jun 20, 2017
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Economic pressure on Qatar could hurt Gulf neighbours

With mediation efforts stalling, speculation over the riyal's dollar peg is on the rise

Qatar
  • Jun 16, 2017
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United Arab Emirates military will use proxy warfare

A focus on Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood as key adversaries means global and regional alliances are vital

United Arab Emirates