Qatar

  • Jun 3, 2020
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2020

The Gulf countries face political challenges while their economies struggle

Gulf states
  • Apr 8, 2020
  • 7 min read

COVID-19 could deepen social cleavages in the Gulf

All GCC states have introduced restrictive measures, which range from the disruptive to the draconian

Gulf states
  • Mar 18, 2020
  • 12 min read

COVID-19 and oil shocks raise Gulf recession risks

The global pandemic and plummeting oil prices challenge Gulf countries’ economic models

Gulf states
  • Mar 9, 2020
  • 11 min read

Middle Eastern airlines face massive potential losses

Disruptions to regional aviation from COVID-19 are rising, on top of existing conflict-related constraints

Middle East
  • Feb 12, 2020
  • 7 min read

The Gulf will lag on climate action, despite exposure

All six GCC countries are asserting their determination to develop renewable energy

Gulf states
  • Jan 6, 2020
  • 7 min read

Western universities may become wary of Gulf invites

Gulf countries are asking major international universities to set up local branches -- but political restrictions remain

Gulf states
  • Dec 9, 2019
  • 7 min read

Doha’s Gulf inclusion will fall short of full renewal

The Gulf leaders’ summit comes amid signs of cautious re-engagement between Doha and its rivals

Qatar
  • Dec 4, 2019
  • 7 min read

Common interests will keep Turkey and Qatar together

The Turkish-Qatari partnership is a security relationship with a strong military component

Turkey