Qatari-Turkish Relations in the Post-Blockade Era
Walking through Doha, one cannot help but notice the increasing presence of Turkish nationals and...
Let the Turbines Spin: Iran’s Opportunity to Combat Climate Change
The cold season is upon Iran and air pollution levels are on the rise yet...
Development Policies in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities
Executive Summary This report explores the various economic development strategies and paradigms implemented by the...
Borrowing Time: Structural Challenges to Kuwait’s Economy after COVID-19 ...
Kuwait continues to deal with the consequences of low oil prices, an ongoing pandemic, and...
Iranian Rial on Free Fall: Again?
The Iranian rial lost 50% of its value in just the four months leading to...
The Crisis of the Era: Economic Decline in Kuwait
Dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over the next few years is going...
How GCC States are Responding to COVID-19 Supply Shocks
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are situated in some of the world’s most inhospitable...
Event Recap: A Twofold Blow to the Gulf: OPEC+ Implosion & A Global Pa...
On April 15th, Gulf International Forum (GIF) hosted an online panel titled “A Twofold Blow...
Innovation is Born out of Crisis: The GCC Must Capitalize on this Moment
Joseph Schumpeter argued that the entrepreneur generates “creative destruction” as innovation causes modes of thought,...
Qatar Airways CEO Says Will Keep Flying But Warns Cash is Running Out
Qatar Airways will continue to operate flights as long as necessary to get stranded travelers...
Gulf States’ Economies Stuck Between Global Pandemic and Oil Price War
For the Gulf region, the last four weeks could not be more economically costly. Gulf...
Unemployment Crisis in Iraq and Iran: A Chronic Dilemma for State and Socie...
Looking at pictures and video footage of last year’s protests in Iran and Iraq, one...