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Half of the GCC have reached out to Israel for assistance amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.
Comment: Some Gulf states are looking to capitalise on coronavirus and prioritise jobs for citizens, but expatriate flight is problematic, writes Courtney Freer.
Kuwait, which enjoys friendly relations with Qatar, has been seen likely leader of any future negotiations with other GCC states, notably Saudi Arabia.
Bahraini authorities have been criticised after abruptly intervening to stop an anti-Israel normalisation discussion online, amid warming ties between the Gulf state and Israel.
In today's roundup: Iran re-opening mosques, free flights for healthcare workers, Gulf states reaching out to Israel, a new lockdown for Lebanon and big losses for Saudi Aramco.
A volunteer at a Ramadan food distribution event was filmed beating a recipient in Kuwait.
Saudi police this week were filmed dragging a visibly distressed Egyptian man stranded in the kingdom amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Healthcare workers from Egypt and South Asia are battling coronavirus in parts of the Gulf.
Stranded Egyptian workers in Kuwait rioted early on Monday over lack of action from Cairo to help them return home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Omani nationals should replace foreign staff at jobs across the public sector by July 2021, authorities urged on Wednesday.
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