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Gulf Tensions

UAE's Opec exit seeks to hit Saudi Arabia where it hurts

Diverging alignments over Israel and the war on Iran are driving a deeper rift, as Abu Dhabi uses oil policy to challenge the regional influence of the bloc's most powerful member
War on Iran
Who threatens the Arab world: Iran or the US and Israel?
Joseph Massad
War on Iran
Gulf states are caught in middle of the US-Israel war on Iran. There is a way out
Andreas Krieg
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Gulf countries deny rejecting Egypt's defence force proposal at Doha summit
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Exclusive: Egypt’s Nato-style Arab defence force proposal rejected at Doha summit
Diplomacy
Arab and Muslim leaders in defiant mood against Israel, but divisions stall action
Mohamad Elmasry
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Qatar calls for 'collective response' to Israeli attack on capital Doha
Israel normalisation deals
Support for normalisation deals with Israel plummets in Gulf countries
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Mohammed bin Salman reportedly threatened to place UAE under blockade
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Qatar and UAE resume diplomatic ties and reopen embassies
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Saudi road trippers: The new visa allowing expat Gulf travel
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An Arab NATO? That's a long way off
Jane Kinninmont
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Next-generation fighter jet deal signed by Russia and UAE
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WATCH: Sultan Qaboos in rare appearance for Rouhani's first Oman visit
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Qatar slaps travel ban on Saddam's trial lawyer: NGO
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Bahrain says three killed in hunt for prison-break fugitives
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Kuwait opera house hit by blaze three months after opening
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US and Saudi reject Iran 'interventions' as Tehran confirms missile test
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'A surprise trip': UAE royal adviser resurfaces 10 days after reported arrest
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Bahrain jail break: Gunmen, inmates on the run after attack
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Chinese warships tour Gulf Arab states for first time since 2010
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Oman seeks multi-billion bailout from Gulf neighbours: Report
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UAE officials among 56 people killed in Afghan blasts