Gulf states

  • Nov 18, 2016
  • 2 min read

Dubai will enforce mandatory health insurance

Employers who fail to provide private health cover for their workers face hefty fines

United Arab Emirates
  • Nov 9, 2016
  • 2 min read

Gulf wargames could prepare for a post-US future

Gulf Arab counterterrorism forces are drilling together for the first time

Gulf states
  • Nov 4, 2016
  • 7 min read

Energy interests will enhance Israel's regional ties

A 'quiet detente' is transforming the regional landscape

Israel
  • Nov 3, 2016
  • 2 min read

Gulf states' food imports will rise

Water constraints mean that Gulf countries have no option but to buy in food

Gulf states
  • Sep 14, 2016
  • 10 min read

Gulf states will face privatisation challenges

Huge welfare bills and poor regulation will obstruct Gulf privatisation plans

Gulf states
  • Sep 12, 2016
  • 2 min read

US terrorism liability bill will damage Gulf ties

The passage of a controversial terrorism bill sets up a veto showdown between Congress and the White House

United States
  • Aug 30, 2016
  • 2 min read

Iranian S-300 missile limits Gulf, Israeli options

The end of the nuclear dispute has enabled Iran to address vulnerabilities in its air defences

Iran
  • Aug 16, 2016
  • 7 min read

Global diamonds market will stay oversupplied

New mines, excess inventories and weak demand are preventing a recovery

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