Gulf states

  • May 30, 2017
  • 2 min read

Gulf states will seek major concessions from Doha

The row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia is worsening, as other Arab countries join the bandwagon

Gulf states
  • May 24, 2017
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Qatari fears of Gulf exclusion will force conformity

Alleged hackers highlight Doha's differences with its Gulf Arab peers

Qatar
  • May 22, 2017
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Israeli-Saudi tensions will persist despite Trump

Following his speech to a summit of Muslim nations, the US president is set to visit Jerusalem

Israel
  • May 19, 2017
  • 7 min read

Gulf states may co-opt US policy agenda

The new US president’s first foreign trip, to Riyadh, will see him deliver an address on Islam

Gulf states
  • May 16, 2017
  • 7 min read

The next Omani sultan will face an economic crisis

Rising speculation over a likely successor to Sultan Qaboos obscures the more fundamental economic drivers

Oman
  • May 9, 2017
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Southern Yemeni crisis could upset Gulf relations

A disputed gubernatorial reshuffle has empowered secessionists

Yemen
  • Apr 21, 2017
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US backing of Yemen strikes risks broader involvement

Washington wants fewer civilian deaths from the Saudi-led air campaign in Yemen, but supports its broader aims

United States
  • Mar 30, 2017
  • 7 min read

The laptop ban will force adjustments by Gulf carriers

The Middle East airline industry is struggling to make plans after the imposition of new US and UK rules

Gulf states