Saudi Arabia
Gulf tanker incident will bolster Iran’s critics
Two Saudi tankers have allegedly been targeted in a “sabotage attack” off the UAE coast, but no one has been blamed yet
IranMore Gulf bank mergers likely, within national borders
There has been a move towards consolidation in the banking sector with rumours of new mergers on an almost weekly basis
Gulf statesDivisive US policies may be alienating Qatar
Qatar’s foreign minister has criticised “unilateral sanctions” after Washington announced anti-Muslim Brotherhood plans
United StatesRiyadh will push nuclear to diversify energy mix
The kingdom has made quick progress on a small reactor and intends to invite bids for two larger ones
Saudi ArabiaGulf states' offensive cyber tools have regional focus
Every GCC state is investing in building defensive and offensive cybersecurity tools as threats escalate
Gulf statesRiyadh will serve own interests with oil production
The energy minister says production cuts could be extended, despite Trump's claims of an agreement to boost output
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh may be eyeing Iran tensions with executions
The kingdom executed 37 people for alleged terrorist offences, most of whom are believed to be from the Shia minority
Saudi ArabiaIran will watch warming Iraqi-Saudi ties with caution
The Iraqi prime minister is in Saudi Arabia, meeting King Salman and other top officials amid a flurry of deal signings
Iraq
