King Salman on June 21 named his 31-year-old son to succeed him, dismissing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef from all positions, including that of interior minister. Mohammed bin…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221762
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Prospects for the Gulf states in 2017.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216142
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Hopes for a swift resolution of the Gulf crisis were dashed on June 23 when details emerged of a list of 13 demands sent by the four countries that launched a boycott of Qatar on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221742
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SAUDI ARABIA/IRAN: Dialogue efforts will revive
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES264298
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However, sectors such as tourism remain subdued and the continued weakness in the oil market, despite decisive action by OPEC+, has driven deficits up sharply. Serious political…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257571
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SAUDI ARABIA/IRAN: US policy could enable a deal
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES261141
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Prime ministers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are part of the ruling families. They often combine the role with that of crown prince or sovereign ministerial…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278592
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Succession in Gulf Arab states.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227726
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It will be notable for the absence of most of the Gulf Arab leaders, including Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273644
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The declaration ends the 43-month boycott of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt. Saudi Arabia has reopened its land border and airspace to…