
Geopolitics Grants Omani LNG a Lifeline
The global energy crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine one year ago has underlined...

The Advantages of Oman’s “Ideology of Politeness” in the Ukraine War
On February 24, 2023, the war in Ukraine will reach its first anniversary. The war...

A Fully Digitized Omani Election Makes History
Twelve years ago, revolutionary fervor shook the Middle East and North Africa. The wealthy Gulf...

Understanding Oman’s Stance on the Ukraine War
Oman’s moderate and inclusive foreign policy has given it a reputation as the “Switzerland of...

Saudi-Omani Partnership: Economic and Security Ties Deepen
On Sunday, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman departed on his first international visit to...

Are We Witnessing an Institutional Shakeup in Oman?
A year has passed since Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said acceded to power in...

Pompeo Meets New Sultan of Oman
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Oman’s new leader Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in...

Oman Names Culture Minister as Successor to Sultan Qaboos
Oman announced Saturday culture minister Haitham bin Tariq Al Said as the new ruler of...

Succession in Oman can Threaten Gulf Stability & U.S. Interests
The looming succession in Oman could affect not only domestic stability, but also change the...

Oman Sees No Scope for U.S.-Iran Mediation for Now: Kuwait Newspaper
Oman does not see room for now for mediation to ease tensions between the United...

GIF’s Annual Forecast 2019
Gulf International Forum (GIF) presents our 2019 forecast. As the new year is upon us,...

Oman: Israel’s Door to the Muslim World?
On October 25, Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu became his nation’s third PM to...