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A Saudi analyst close to the royal court said the kingdom is seeking ways to resolve the Qatar blockade and subsequent GCC crisis "as a gift" to the Biden administration.
This week we focus on the impact of a potential US move to designate the Houthis as "terrorists".
Qatar claims Bahrain vessels breached its waters
Qatar accused two Bahraini boats of breaching its territorial waters.
'Terrorist' tag for Yemen's Houthis raises aid blocks fears
Washington's plans to designate Yemen's Houthi rebels a "terrorist organisation" could impede humanitarian aid into the war-torn country.
Trump 'prioritising' end to Qatar blockade before exit
Trump's national security advisor, Robert O'Brien said ending the Qatar blockade is a top priority for the outgoing administration.
Traffic resumes at truck stop that sparked WSahara tensions
Truck traffic resumed between Mauritania and Morocco a day after Rabat launched a military operation to reopen a key highway in the Western Sahara.
Saudis 'thwart attack on oil facility near Yemen'
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted an attack by the Houthi rebels that sparked a fire near an Aramco distribution centre.
Biden as president: Winners and losers in the GCC
Analysis: With Trump's chaotic presidency coming to an end, Gulf states are preparing for major changes in Washington that could ...
Kuwaiti media signals new move to solve Gulf crisis
According to Kuwaiti media, fresh efforts to end the Qatar blockade and GCC crisis are ongoing.
Biden and the future of the Middle East's autocrats
Biden has vowed to drastically change America's relationship with Middle Eastern autocracies, so what can the leaders of Egypt, the ...
Cash-strapped Oman expected to impose unprecedented income tax
Oman is set to introduce an income tax on high earners starting in 2021, potentially becoming the first-ever GCC state to do so.
Qatar gives Oman $1 billion cash injection
Qatar has pumped $1 billion into Oman, after money woes brought on by the coronavirus crisis and low oil prices.
Biden and the Saudi quagmire in Yemen
Analysis: Few countries, if any, will feel the consequences of the 2020 US election as much as Yemen
US election 2020: What's at stake for Palestine?
Analysis: Trump's presidency has been a disaster for Palestinians, but Biden does not offer the kind of fundamental changes needed in US policy.
UAE sends over $550 million to Sudan after normalisation
After apparent pressure on Sudan to normalise ties with Israel, the UAE has sent aid to the African country.
Turkey's Erdogan calls for boycott of French goods
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called to boycott French-labelled goods after supermarket shelves in Qatar and Kuwait pulled French products.
Qatari supermarkets shun French products amid calls for boycott
Social media users in Qatar and other Gulf states have called for a boycott of French products in response to the country's alleged ...
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near
A US-brokered deal to normalise ties with Israel is imminent after an American-Israeli delegation flew to Sudan this week, official said.
Oman considering possible financial assistance from Gulf states
Oman has struggled financially after years of low oil prices.
As US vote looms, Gulf powers count Trump blessings
Donald Trump's Middle Eastern policy has emboldened many Gulf Arab monarchies.
Gulf states using Covid-19 pandemic to ramp-up repression: Amnesty
Gulf states are using the Covid-19 pandemic to clampdown on online expression.
Iran's dilemma in Nagorno-Karabakh
Analysis: Sharing borders with Armenia and Azerbaijan, Iran is walking a geopolitical tightrope with the crisis.
Pompeo encourages Saudis to normalize with Israel
Mike Pompeo has urged Saudi Arabia to recognise Israel after two fellow Gulf Arab countries went ahead with normalisation.
Lebanon-Israel maritime dispute: Normalisation or technical talks?
In-depth: For the first time in 30 years, Lebanon and Israel will hold talks to resolve the disputed maritime border between the two countries.
Kuwait's new crown prince is known as a low-profile intelligence chief.
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