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Prospects for the Gulf states in 2021
A Joe Biden presidency will present challenges for the oil market and regional politics
Gulf statesOPEC+ plans may see Kuwaiti-Emirati-Iraqi pushback
Saudi Arabia and Russia increasingly look to oil production constraints beyond January 2021
KuwaitKuwait and Oman will force out more foreign workers
Already suffering from COVID-19 policy impacts, expatriate employees in the Gulf face an uncertain future
KuwaitNext-generation Gulf monarchs will set new rules
Power is shifting to a younger cadre, albeit unevenly; Kuwait’s new emir is twice as old as the emir of Qatar
Gulf statesKuwaiti heir choice prioritises stability, not economy
The nominated crown prince, born in 1939, was the preferred Saudi and Emirati candidate
KuwaitKuwait’s next crown prince may herald policy change
The new emir has acceded smoothly after Sabah's death, pointing to short-term continuity on regional and economic issues
KuwaitBlocked Kuwait politics will prevent economic planning
The oil-rich country’s fractious legislature causes an embarrassing credit rating downgrade
KuwaitKuwaiti ruling family mud-slinging will intensify
With the emir seeking medical help abroad, the crown prince has condemned corruption leaks as aiming to foment divisions
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