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Confronted with another ratcheting up of international and regional pressure, Tehran has a number of proxy conflicts in which it can make life uncomfortable for its enemies – and President Ahmadinejad and his allies seem determined to flex their muscles over neighbouring Iraq as the US prepares for its end-year military withdrawal

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Since coming to power in June 2013, Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani has seemed determined to lead a traditional rentier state into the 21st century amid a complex regional security environment and declining hydrocarbons revenue. He has done so by ditching the approach of ‘Father Emir’ Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, purging many of the old guard and creating far stronger oversight mechanisms to control ministers and their spending. The emir’s approach is a case study for cutting government spending but also in consolidating control by centralising power.

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Both parties have yet to deny or confirm the incident, but a reported clash between Saudi and Emirati patrol boats has attracted much media attention and highlighted the potential for friction among GCC allies that has provoked renewed fears for Gulf security

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The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is not expected to formally declare independence any time soon, following President Masoud Barzani’s referendum on 25 September – the result is technically non-binding and is the subject of a federal Supreme Court action on its constitutionality. Close observers further told GSN that in any case they believed the KRG had given private assurances to the United States, Iran and other major players that it will not issue a formal declaration of nationhood.

Issue 1000 - 24 September 2015

Ras Al-Khaimah: Al Qasimi family tree

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Following the death in 2010 of Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, who had ruled the emirate since 1948, the Al-Qasimi of Ras Al- haimah (RAK) have apparently united around his successor Sheikh Saud, in a leadership where the family dominates most key positions.

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Questions about the health of the elderly rulers of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have become central issues in recent days, in the wake of both men being hospitalised and undergoing surgery. Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah is expected to spend some time recuperating in the United States, at the very least slowing down his important role as a regional peacemaker

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The death of Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al- Sabah in the early hours of 29 September marked the end of an era for Kuwait and the wider region. Born in 1929, the 91-year-old was Kuwait’s 15th emir and ruled for over 14 years, since January 2006.

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Sultan Qaboos (b. 18 November 1940) comes from the Al- Busaidi dynasty, which was founded in the mid-18th century when Ahmed Al-Busaidi succeeded in expelling Persian forces from Muscat and the Omani coast, and proclaimed himself imam. This Al-Said was published in November 2018. It includes  brief background notes focused on the system in place to transact the succession after Sultan Qaboos.

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Issue 960 - 12 December 2013

Dahdaleh corruption trial collapses

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A major bribery trial linked to Bahrain’s majority state-owned aluminium producer Alba has come to a sudden halt, after Britain’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) concluded there was no longer a realistic chance of prosecution. A jury found businessman Victor Dahdaleh not guilty on all counts, in a significant setback for the beleaguered SFO.

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Saudi Arabia is preparing for the transition from President Donald Trump to his successor by laying the groundwork for a withdrawal from Yemen and dealing with outstanding human rights issues, while Netanyahu’s visit suggests Riyadh is keeping its options open on a future deal with Israel.

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This issue leads with a story regarding Kuwait’s fractious political arena being thrown into deeper crisis by a series of controversial court cases, while Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has been forced to leave the country to seek medical care for his stomach cancer  This issue includes a graphic which outlines GSN risk grades across the Gulf. Download the graphic for free here. There is also a story about how the UAE has been revaluating its approach to projecting power in north and east Africa, in the wake of some significant setbacks. GSN explores this strategy in greater depth in a trio of following articles.

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This issue of GSN leads with a piece on Iran nuclear talks which are set to resume and how this will effect Israel and the GCC. The story is accompanied by a map of defence infrastructure across Iran.  The following featured story concerns Qatar's Emir Tamim adding more Thani family members to the government cabinet and it includes a breakdown of each member.  Houthi plays for Marib City in Yemen are then given focus.  This issue's Energy and industry section and its view look at Gulf revelations from the COP26 conference in Glasgow.  The Risk management reports are regarding Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan. 

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Revised in March 2022, this abridged family tree of Bahrain's ruling Al-Khalifa family illustrates the main line of succession from Sheikh Ali (r. 1868-69) to King Hamad and Crown Prince Salman. Brief notes are provided for 24 members of the Al-Khalifa family, with the tree showing their relationship to the king and crown prince.

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The issue leads with an examination of the UAE's relationship with Russia – one that might rankle with Washington, but appears to be in line with local public opinion. Political coverage also includes an update on preparations for Kuwait's National Assembly elections. Finance and business coverage leads with Qatar, where preparations for the start of the Fifa World Cup include a massive public arts campaign and the authorities will be hoping sport and culture remain the focus, rather than criticism about workers’ rights or any untoward behaviour by fans. Risk Management Reports are on Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan. The GSN View focuses on Iran's protest movement.

Issue 849 - 13 March 2009

KHALIFA BIN ZAYED: Exxon meeting

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Khalifa Bin Zayed: Exxon meeting

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