Qatar

  • Feb 4, 2020
  • 2 min read

UAE gas push will seek to end Qatar dependence

A new gas discovery is earmarked to make Dubai self-sufficient

United Arab Emirates
  • Jan 28, 2020
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New Qatari premier will underline the emir’s dominance

Khalid bin Khalifa, now prime minister and interior minister, was a long-term member of Emir Tamim’s personal office

Qatar
  • Jan 17, 2020
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Qatar will maximise reputational benefits from reforms

Most foreign workers will no longer need exit visas

Qatar
  • 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
  • Jan 6, 2020
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Fearful Gulf states will seek to placate Tehran

Gulf countries hosting the US military disavow involvement in Soleimani’s killing

Gulf states
  • Dec 24, 2019
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Risks and opportunities 2020: Middle East North Africa

The region is preoccupied by Gulf divisions, new protest movements and deep economic uncertainties

Middle East
  • Dec 19, 2019
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Qatari choices will slow Gulf thaw

Emir Tamim is consorting with Saudi Arabia’s regional rivals

Gulf states
  • Dec 11, 2019
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Saudi outreach on Gulf Qatar breach faces UAE pushback

The annual Gulf summit stressed unity against Iran, but did not promise to end the boycott of Qatar

Gulf states