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Gulf states haven't stopped investing in their neighbours, but resilience now weighs alongside returns and influence. Syria and Lebanon show what that means in practice

Borrowing to offset potential shortfalls in oil revenues will likely remain an important part of Gulf governments' financing strategies in the coming years

Despite being oceans away from the Pacific, climate change is amplifying the harmful effects of the natural sea-warming phenomenon

In an interview with Al Majalla, the EU Representative for the Gulf details how Brussels has responded to the US-Iran war and the concrete steps it has taken to help its GCC allies

The agreement creates clear opportunities for both sides, but implementation will be more challenging and projected economic gains will be modest

Caught between Iranian collapse, Gulf instability, and a closed Strait of Hormuz, Beijing faces a geopolitical dilemma with no neat solution

Israel's war on Gaza, rising US-China tensions, the stubborn war between Russia and Ukraine, and the worsening effects of climate change top GCC leaders' concern this year

Analysis on the changes needed to increase economic integration within the GCC and the obstacles to that.

As the move away from oil dependence changes the financial priorities of donor nations – they are becoming investors instead of writing blank cheques

Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons speaks to Al Majalla about his one-year tenure as the UK international financial ambassador