Gulf states
Gulf states will boost United Arab Emirates tourism
Tourist numbers are rising in Dubai, but some of the smaller emirates are less engaged
United Arab EmiratesKuwaiti anti-expat rhetoric could deter incomers
Demands to tax and/or expel expatriate workers are in tension with international pressure to reform working conditions
KuwaitGulf states will need Turkey to counter Iran
Ankara moved away from its Gulf alliances to negotiate with Moscow and Tehran on Syria -- but now seems to be wavering
Gulf statesIran’s cross-Gulf dialogue attempts will fail
Key states’ deep hostility towards Tehran became clear at the recent Munich Security Conference
IranReturning Gulf tourists will boost Lebanon’s economy
Riyadh is mending ties with the new government in Beirut
LebanonGulf states’ reconciliation with Iran will stall
A rare visit by the Kuwaiti foreign minister has angered conservatives
IranSome Gulf banks may need to consolidate
Liquidity constraints and a risk of hidden bad debt are putting pressure on financial institutions
Gulf statesGulf states' health reforms will hit unskilled workers
Rising health costs and lower oil revenues are forcing a move away from the public-sector model
Gulf states
