
Emirati-Turkish Economic Collaboration Could Lead to a Political One
In recent years, tensions between Turkey and the UAE have persisted over issues including the...

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

Kuwait’s Public Wages Bill Predicament
For seven consecutive years, Kuwait has run a budget deficit, with public salaries, subsidies and...

Why Iran’s Sixth Development Plan Failed
Following the end of the Iran-Iraq War, the Iranian majlis (parliament) has approved, implemented, and...

Will Riyadh’s Newest Economic Project Save the Saudi Economy?
2020 has been a difficult year for the Gulf. All members of the Gulf Cooperation...

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...