Oman
Oman’s new sultan will hasten decentralisation
A major administrative reorganisation and cabinet reshuffle includes a significant focus on local government
OmanSaudi Arabia will lead Gulf funds’ inward focus shift
Despite opportunistic investment during the global downturn, sovereign wealth funds will see new demand at home
Saudi ArabiaGulf countries will seek food security bilaterally
As COVID-19 threatens global supply chains, splits among the import-dependent GCC countries hinder a joint response
Gulf statesProspects for the Gulf states to end-2020
The Gulf countries face political challenges while their economies struggle
Gulf statesOman and Bahrain are the most vulnerable Gulf states
As oil producers see a sharp revenue contraction, access to international debt markets will be crucial
BahrainCOVID-19 could deepen social cleavages in the Gulf
All GCC states have introduced restrictive measures, which range from the disruptive to the draconian
Gulf statesCOVID-19 and oil shocks raise Gulf recession risks
The global pandemic and plummeting oil prices challenge Gulf countries’ economic models
Gulf statesThe Gulf will lag on climate action, despite exposure
All six GCC countries are asserting their determination to develop renewable energy
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