Summary: the House of Saud is right to feel uneasy about what the US withdrawal from Afghanistan means for the security of their rule.
Summary: the UAE wants the UK to drop it off the Covid red list but with numbers still rising despite being world leaders in vaccinations they may have to wait a little longer.
Summary: the kingdom received much favourable publicity when it announced major reforms to labour laws and the kafala system but the reality is little has changed and exploitation and abuse remain rampant.
Summary: the oil price in 2021 may prove to be more stable than it was in 2020 but a range of known uncertainties still remains.
Summary: With more protests, a currency in collapse and growing food insecurity Lebanon’s government of technocrats is struggling to find answers to the worst economic crisis in decades.
Summary: A maritime rights agreement between Turkey and the besieged Tripoli Government of National Accord draws Turkey deeper into the civil war in Libya.
Summary: the “gang” seek to end the protests. Presidential elections announced for December against the protesters’ wishes.
Summary: reported “honour killing” of a Palestinian woman by her brother causes outrage. Other recent examples.
Summary: deaths since April pass 1,000. France admits involvement with Haftar’s forces.
Summary: Palestinians, whether official or business, will not attend the Bahrain workshop. Seven Arab states will nevertheless take part; so will some international organisations. The event will not be a resounding success but an embarrassing flop may have been narrowly avoided.
