Oman: A Small Oil Player with Big Ambitions
With a stable political regime, strategic location, and attractive commercial terms, Oman has managed to raise oil production to record levels and draw in foreign oil majors.
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Saudi-India Ties: Looking Beyond the Bilateral
Saudi Arabia and India are strengthening their strategic partnership, but their ties involve the interplay of other countries.
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Iran’s Imperial Overreach
As anti-government protests spread like wildfire threatening the Islamic Republic’s allies and proxies, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faces a dilemma: use Iran’s scarce resources to stabilize regional protests or leave them to their own devices and risk a fight with the IRGC.
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Saudi-Brokered Deal Defuses Tensions in Yemen’s South, but Security Challenges Linger
The Saudi-brokered bargain, referred to as the Riyadh agreement, is a significant breakthrough that, if successful, will prevent the fragmentation of the country and avert a new civil war.
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Expectation Gap Clouds Saudi Arabia’s Investment Climate
Global investors’ interest in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious economic transformation hinges on their ability to secure lucrative commercial opportunities in the country.
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Bahrain’s Royal Family Adjusts for the Future
The recent elevation of Bahrain’s young prince, Nasser bin Hamad al-Khalifa, to national security advisor is the latest indication of maneuvers to secure the future hierarchy of the monarchy.
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Putin’s Visit to the Gulf Puts Growing Russian Influence on Display
The pageantry that greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reflects the “quantum leap” in relations since his last state visit.
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Mohammad Al-Hussainan: Harnessing Social Media for Charity
Mohammad Al-Hussainan leads a team working to bring a new generation to Kuwait’s long-standing humanitarian legacy, using social media, personal connections, and a compelling narrative.
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Iran May Pay To Play in Crypto Amid Sanctions, Financial Tensions
Cryptocurrency activity is unlikely to offer the Iranian regime an immediate avenue for evading crippling U.S. sanctions.
New Saudi Textbooks Put Nation First
Recent changes to Saudi Arabia’s school curriculum emphasize loyalty to the state and national identity, incorporating pre-Islamic history into the Saudi national narrative.
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