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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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Political tensions rise in Kuwait as opposition presses for change
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Kuwait opposition leader released after protests
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UAE accused of arresting and torturing Qataris
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Government worker strike enters 5th week, longest industrial dispute in Kuwaiti history
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US Supreme Court: families of 9/11 victims can sue Saudi Arabia
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Kuwaitis vote in by-elections to replace 5 MPs who quit
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Kuwait by-elections boost government grip on assembly
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Blair finds 'chemistry' with Abu Dhabi's crown prince
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Qatar emir reeling under father's legacy
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Thousands protest in Kuwait for 'fight against corruption'
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Kuwait orders temporary closure of newspapers over defiance of gag order
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Economists: World Cup loss wouldn’t dent Qatar economy