Gulf states
Hezbollah’s Lebanon role may block Saudi military aid
Beirut is making a concerted effort to restore ties with the Gulf states
LebanonPakistan-Saudi ties achieve symbolic boost
The former Pakistan military chief has been appointed head of a Saudi-led counterterrorism alliance
Gulf statesJebel Ali will prevail in Gulf shipping rivalry
Major port projects move ahead in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and the UAE
Gulf statesThe United Arab Emirates will monitor internet closely
High levels of social media penetration and limited privacy concerns offer opportunities to advertisers and government
United Arab EmiratesGulf states’ interest rate hikes will depress growth
Gulf Arab central banks have mostly followed the recent US rise in interest rates
Gulf statesGulf states’ austerity will hit foreign workers
Foreign workers are under economic and cultural pressure, but there are compensations
Gulf statesIslamic State militants will target Bahrain
A new jihadist video is trying to exploit the sectarian divide in Manama
BahrainLondon will mute criticism of the Gulf states
Theresa May was the first female leader to address the Gulf Cooperation Council summit
Gulf states
