Qatar
Prospects for the Gulf states in 2016
Gulf states are seeking to curb Iran's influence abroad and adjust to lower oil prices at home
Gulf statesQatar's reserves will cushion blow of lower revenues
The emir has signalled that Qatar will make some cutbacks to public spending in response to lower gas revenues
QatarMiddle East export growth will be slow
Boosting the region's exports is key to addressing unemployment, living standards and fiscal sustainability
Middle EastSolar power set for expansion in the Gulf
Solar power is set to change the shape of electricity supply in the Gulf over the coming years
Gulf statesGulf oil dependency poses long-term stability risk
Efforts to diversify Gulf economies away from oil rents may stall without politically sensitive reforms
Gulf statesGulf states have limited ability to pressure Russia
Russia's airstrikes in Syria are targeting rebels supported by Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Gulf statesGulf divisions will weaken anti-Assad campaign
Wide splits are beginning to emerge in the Saudi-led Sunni Arab coalition against the Assad regime
Gulf statesIran-Russia action will spur Gulf escalation in Syria
Tehran and Moscow's latest moves have alarmed regional states backing the Syrian rebel campaign to unseat Assad
Syria