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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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Alleged British rape victim charged with extra-marital sex in Dubai
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Oman ruler meets British royals in rare appearance
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UAE court jails seven for Hezbollah links
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Kuwait emir dissolves parliament amid mounting economic challenges
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Kuwait court restores citizenship of pro-opposition TV owner
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Saudi abandons Islamic calendar as part of cost-cutting measures
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Saudi firm sacks 1,300 staff after closure of Quran printing press
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Thousands of Saudi women sign petition to end male guardian system
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Saudi Arabia plans to slash ministers' salaries by 20 percent
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Dubai drops charges against charity-promoting Briton
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'Final nail in the coffin of reform': Bahrain dissolves opposition group
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Prince Charles to visit Bahrain amid claims of rights abuse