Why has the Gulf region become an international sports hub?
With four F1 Grand Prix races and the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Gulf has become a go-to destination for international sporting events. The region’s leaders are pursuing a…
MBS and MBZ keeping their friends close and their frenemies closer
Saudi Arabia and the UAE share very similar priorities, with economic growth and diversification at the forefront of their ‘Vision 2030’ agendas. The dynamic relationship between MBS and MBZ has…
Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim is blazing as the leading voice of diplomacy in the Middle East
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani addressed the UNGA in September, urging the international community to dialogue with the TalibanDoha has gained a reputation as “the Geneva of the Middle East”,…