Qatari ambassador meets Saudi diplomat in Riyadh The meeting was a further sign of improving relations between the Gulf states, who did not have relations from 2017 to January 2021. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Sep 28, 2021 A Saudi man carrying Qatari and Saudi flags waits for the arrival of relatives at King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on the first commercial flight from Qatar, on Jan. 11, 2021.
Will Riyadh's efforts to Saudize workforce reduce unemployment? Saudi Arabia’s quest for regional economic leadership sheds light on the largest reserve of citizens in the Gulf Cooperation Council, reigniting debate over localization policies. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Aug 27, 2021
Gulf states call for calm in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were two of the only three countries to recognize the Taliban the last time the Islamist group ruled Afghanistan. Adam Lucente | Gulf Pulse | Aug 17, 2021
Qatar names Saudi envoy as Gulf ties improve Bandar Mohamed Abdullah al-Attiyah will serve as Qatar's first ambassador to Saudi Arabia since the 2017 Gulf row. Al-Monitor Staff | Qatar | Aug 12, 2021
Egypt, Qatar appoint mutual ambassadors Qatar has appointed an ambassador to Egypt, for the first time since reconciliation efforts started between the two countries earlier this year, setting the stage for better relations with Cairo in the coming period. Amr Emam | Egypt | Aug 3, 2021
Saudi Arabia’s race for Gulf economic leadership takes to the sky The kingdom diversification plan goes head-to-head with flag carriers Emirates and Qatar Airways, as intra-Gulf economic rivalries heat up on all fronts. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jul 13, 2021
Will high oil prices setback Gulf reforms? Push harder or take a breath on economic reforms? The question can be tricky for Gulf rulers Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jul 2, 2021
Saudi Arabia has ambassador in Qatar again The ambassador is Saudi Arabia's first to serve in Qatar since the resolution of the Gulf diplomatic crisis. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Jun 22, 2021
Gulf states want Iran deal talks to address Tehran’s missiles program, support for proxy groups The Gulf Cooperation Council’s statement on Wednesday echoed similar demands from members of Congress. Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf Pulse | Jun 16, 2021
As GCC turns 40, all eyes on post-oil era The GCC alliance hopes for greater future economic growth in the Gulf. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jun 3, 2021
Qatari foreign minister visits Egypt Relations between Qatar and Egypt have continued to improve following the January agreement that ended the Gulf diplomatic rift. Al-Monitor Staff | Egypt | May 25, 2021
Egypt welcomes Saudi cease-fire initiative in Yemen Saudi Arabia's initiative to settle the conflict and war in Yemen gets support from Cairo. Baher al-Kady | Egypt | Apr 1, 2021
Can China balance ties with Iran and the GCC? China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi must take care not to "underestimate the differences" between Iran and the GCC countries. Sabena Siddiqui | Iran | Mar 30, 2021
Mauritania resumes ties with Qatar following Gulf rift easing Al-Monitor Staff | Qatar | Mar 22, 2021
COVID accelerates evolution of Gulf economies The economic policy response to COVID-19 is an acceleration of specific trends already underway across the Gulf Cooperation Council members, variously affecting tax policy, labor market regulation and immigration policy. Karen Young | Saudi Arabia | Mar 15, 2021
Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021
A Saudi man carrying Qatari and Saudi flags waits for the arrival of relatives at King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on the first commercial flight from Qatar, on Jan. 11, 2021.
