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Gulf states’ non-oil growth will depend on oil income
The Gulf states are attempting to diversify their economies by building up their non-oil private sectors
Gulf states’ soft power policies will expand
Doha, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have used soft power policies to boost their global image and attract foreign investment
Gulf states will reinforce investment strategies
Gulf countries’ sovereign wealth fund strategies have evolved in recent years
Qatar’s foreign policy will attract criticism
Qatar is rebuilding relations with other Gulf Cooperation Council members, despite its contacts with Islamist groups
Qatar will expand its LNG output at home and abroad
State-owned QatarEnergy is diversifying its domestic and foreign asset base and expanding sales markets
World Cup leads to closer ties among Gulf states
Unexpected successes by Arab teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup boosted sentiments of Arab identity across the region