Kuwait
Kuwait will backtrack on vow to address statelessness
Authorities have said they will solve the longstanding problems of the country’s large stateless population this year
KuwaitKuwaiti emir’s illness may spark succession concerns
Emir Sabah has reportedly recovered from an illness after the Iranian foreign minister disclosed that he was ill
KuwaitSaudi-Kuwaiti oil deal would boost diplomatic ties
Bloomberg has reported that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have made a breakthrough in talks over the oil rich Neutral Zone
Saudi ArabiaProspects for the Gulf states to end-2019
The US-Iran crisis, with a US military build-up in the Gulf continuing, will overshadow the rest of the year
Gulf statesGulf states' offensive cyber tools have regional focus
Every GCC state is investing in building defensive and offensive cybersecurity tools as threats escalate
Gulf statesKuwaiti opposition will fight attempts to limit power
The executive and, increasingly, the judiciary have sought to constrain the troublesome opposition-led parliament
KuwaitOil price pressures will drive Gulf consolidations
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation is reportedly considering merging its subsidiaries amid a regional wave of consolidations
Gulf statesJordan’s economic stability will hinge on foreign aid
Gulf donors have offered support to Jordan amid anti-austerity protests
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