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Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2020
The Gulf countries face political challenges while their economies struggle
Gulf statesKuwait will scramble to make up lost COVID-19 ground
Kuwait has imposed a 20-day lockdown, as virus cases surge and parliamentary criticism of economic responses grows
KuwaitCOVID-19 could deepen social cleavages in the Gulf
All GCC states have introduced restrictive measures, which range from the disruptive to the draconian
Gulf statesKuwait’s foreign workers will suffer over COVID-19
Although the country was quick to respond and has seen no deaths so far, existing tensions are deepening
KuwaitCOVID-19 and oil shocks raise Gulf recession risks
The global pandemic and plummeting oil prices challenge Gulf countries’ economic models
Gulf statesKuwaiti MPs’ fistfight will boost electioneering
A long dispute over opposition amnesties has flared up, as anti-corruption announcements continue
KuwaitThe Gulf will lag on climate action, despite exposure
All six GCC countries are asserting their determination to develop renewable energy
Gulf statesKuwait’s government will endure parliamentary activism
A new female, liberal, Shia minister has been forced out after six weeks in office
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