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Gulf states will struggle to meet domestic gas demand
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are all planning to develop sour and unconventional gas reserves
Saudi ArabiaGulf integration will be slow and partial at best
The GCC summit in Riyadh concluded with a communique urging further military unification and economic integration
Gulf statesGulf states will gradually rebuild Syria ties
There have been signals from the Gulf states that they are willing to reach an accommodation with Damascus
SyriaEgypt and Kuwait risk a spat over migrant violence
Violence against Egyptian migrants in Kuwait has prompted bitter trades of insults online
KuwaitProspects for the Gulf states in 2019
Finances will improve throughout the year, and the Khashoggi fallout may spur regional policy shifts
Gulf statesKuwait will struggle with labour market goals
Parliament plans to discuss a new report on replacing foreign workers with citizens in the private sector
KuwaitGulf states fear unrest in Arab kingdoms
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait have boosted their financial support to Bahrain and Jordan
Middle EastGulf states’ accession to US oil demands will be slow
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks in Kuwait after US President Donald Trump demanded higher oil output
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