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The Arab Gulf States Institute is an independent, nonprofit institution providing expert research and analysis of the Gulf Arab states. https://agsi.org/

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 12h ago

The prewar conversation with Hind optimistically captures the business vibe in Dubai and the broader Gulf and serves as a useful snapshot of that once and future moment for authentic Emirati cuisine and entrepreneurial flair. – Abdulla Almarzooqi #MillennialGulf agsi.org/analysis/hin...

Hind Al Mulla Is Taking Home Bakery Global - AGSI

After building highly successful restaurants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Emirati pastry chef Hind Al Mulla plans to take the Home Bakery group global while providing a platform for other Emirati…

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 12h ago

As the September deadline for the U.S. troop drawdown approaches, Iraq’s period of comfortable neutrality is ending, but the country’s policymakers should not rush into unsustainable alignments. – Abbas Kadhim

The New Trilateral Axis and the Iraqi Dilemma - AGSI

As the September deadline for the U.S. troop drawdown approaches, Iraq’s period of comfortable neutrality is ending, but the country’s policymakers should not rush into unsustainable alignments.

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 13h ago

Iranian leaders appear to expect Trump to reject an unfavorable midterm result, possibly plunging the United States into a constitutional crisis, after which the United States would have priorities other than Iran. @alfoneh.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/the...

The Islamic Republic Returns to Offense - AGSI

After U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, Iran’s collective leadership has concluded that the best defense is a good offense.

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 14h ago

The question now is how the United States and its Gulf partners assess that shift and whether existing commercial, training, and technical relationships can replace permanent military bases. @daniaarayssi.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/the...

The Future of U.S. Bases in the Gulf - AGSI

The war between the United States and Iran revealed the vulnerability of static U.S. bases, while also showcasing Gulf Arab states’ capacity – bolstered with U.S. hardware and training – to intercept…

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 15h ago

Small and medium enterprises are at the center of national development and diversification strategies for GCC countries, yet their potential is constrained by fragmented public support systems and limited financing options. Héla Miniaoui & Mohamed Z. Bechri agsi.org/analysis/for...

For SME Growth, Gulf Countries Need Supportive Ecosystems - AGSI

Small and medium enterprises are central to Gulf diversification efforts, but strong, well-integrated support systems, including national small business administrations and public credit guarantee…

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 16h ago

While the conflict in the region has had an inevitable short-term impact, as it has on businesses throughout the Gulf, Hind’s business achievements and aspirations continue to reflect a clear vision for the future. – Abdulla Almarzooqi #MillennialGulf agsi.org/analysis/hin...

Hind Al Mulla Is Taking Home Bakery Global - AGSI

After building highly successful restaurants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Emirati pastry chef Hind Al Mulla plans to take the Home Bakery group global while providing a platform for other Emirati…

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 18h ago

Gulf states are not only competing internationally but also with each other for skilled workers, especially as investments in artificial intelligence increase demand for global talent. – Anushka Bose agsi.org/analysis/pen...

Pension Reform Joins the Gulf's Talent Retention Toolkit - AGSI

The Gulf states want to reduce their dependence on expatriates without losing the professionals they still need for economic diversification. Pension reform is becoming part of that bargain.

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 19h ago

The war between the United States and Iran has shown the difference between the presence needed for deterrence and cooperation and the fixed, high-value installations that have themselves become targets in the region. @daniaarayssi.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/the...

The Future of U.S. Bases in the Gulf - AGSI

The war between the United States and Iran revealed the vulnerability of static U.S. bases, while also showcasing Gulf Arab states’ capacity – bolstered with U.S. hardware and training – to intercept…

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d ago

Khamenei’s caution, intended to preserve Iran’s nuclear program and regional position, had produced the opposite result. Each unanswered or belated Israeli attack revealed another layer of Iranian vulnerability. @alfoneh.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/the...

The Islamic Republic Returns to Offense - AGSI

After U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, Iran’s collective leadership has concluded that the best defense is a good offense.

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d ago

Replacing a gratuity system with regular contributions to regulated funds creates a pool of professionally managed savings that can support the region’s asset-management and financial-services industries. – Anushka Bose agsi.org/analysis/pen...

Pension Reform Joins the Gulf's Talent Retention Toolkit - AGSI

The Gulf states want to reduce their dependence on expatriates without losing the professionals they still need for economic diversification. Pension reform is becoming part of that bargain.

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d ago

The Gulf Arab states remain major customers for U.S. military training, equipment, and technology, a relationship built on contracts and technical support – buttressed by long-term train and equip missions – rather than on physical military bases. @daniaarayssi.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/the...

The Future of U.S. Bases in the Gulf - AGSI

The war between the United States and Iran revealed the vulnerability of static U.S. bases, while also showcasing Gulf Arab states’ capacity – bolstered with U.S. hardware and training – to intercept…

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d ago

A self-taught pastry chef, Hind serves as co-founder and creative director of Home Bakery, overseeing its five branches in the UAE and two in Saudi Arabia. – Abdulla Almarzooqi #MillennialGulf agsi.org/analysis/hin...

Hind Al Mulla Is Taking Home Bakery Global - AGSI

After building highly successful restaurants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Emirati pastry chef Hind Al Mulla plans to take the Home Bakery group global while providing a platform for other Emirati…

agsi.org

AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d ago

After building highly successful restaurants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Emirati pastry chef Hind Al Mulla plans to take the Home Bakery group global while providing a platform for other Emirati entrepreneurs. –Abdulla Almarzooqi

Hind Al Mulla Is Taking Home Bakery Global - AGSI

After building highly successful restaurants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Emirati pastry chef Hind Al Mulla plans to take the Home Bakery group global while providing a platform for other Emirati…

agsi.org

AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d ago

For temporary professionals who dedicate much of their working lives to the Gulf, a retirement benefit tied only to final departure – a gratuity – undersells the scale of their contribution. – Anushka Bose agsi.org/analysis/pen...

Pension Reform Joins the Gulf's Talent Retention Toolkit - AGSI

The Gulf states want to reduce their dependence on expatriates without losing the professionals they still need for economic diversification. Pension reform is becoming part of that bargain.

agsi.org

AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d ago

Small and medium enterprises are central to Gulf diversification efforts, but strong, well-integrated support systems, including national small business administrations and public credit guarantee schemes, are needed to help them thrive. – Héla Miniaoui & Mohamed Z. Bechri

For SME Growth, Gulf Countries Need Supportive Ecosystems - AGSI

Small and medium enterprises are central to Gulf diversification efforts, but strong, well-integrated support systems, including national small business administrations and public credit guarantee…

agsi.org

AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d ago

The current U.S.-Gulf security relationship is already structured through channels that don’t depend on existing U.S. military bases in the region. @daniaarayssi.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/the...

The Future of U.S. Bases in the Gulf - AGSI

The war between the United States and Iran revealed the vulnerability of static U.S. bases, while also showcasing Gulf Arab states’ capacity – bolstered with U.S. hardware and training – to intercept…

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 3d ago

The fallout from the Iran war and its associated economic and energy disruption has added additional layers of uncertainty to a regional system in a state of considerable flux. @kristianulrichsen.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/sau...

Saudi Arabia and the UAE Publicly Reconcile - AGSI

Saudi-Emirati public reconciliation, a result of hard-earned lessons about the difficulty of going it alone, bodes well for a region at war and under attack, but there are still issues left to…

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 3d ago

Before there were U.S. bases in the Gulf, including in Doha, Kuwait City, and Manama, U.S. officials described the U.S. commitment to the region in terms of cooperative access rather than permanent bases. @daniaarayssi.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/the...

The Future of U.S. Bases in the Gulf - AGSI

The war between the United States and Iran revealed the vulnerability of static U.S. bases, while also showcasing Gulf Arab states’ capacity – bolstered with U.S. hardware and training – to intercept…

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 3d ago

Because citizenship is largely off the table for expatriates, momentum is growing in GCC states to develop defined-contribution retirement systems for highly skilled professionals and transition away from traditional end-of-service gratuity payouts. – Anushka Bose agsi.org/analysis/pen...

Pension Reform Joins the Gulf's Talent Retention Toolkit - AGSI

The Gulf states want to reduce their dependence on expatriates without losing the professionals they still need for economic diversification. Pension reform is becoming part of that bargain.

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AGSI@gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 3d ago

As Gulf states reconsider their security partnerships with the United States, they will be looking to find a way to protect their countries while maintaining and strengthening their relationships with the United States. @daniaarayssi.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/the...

The Future of U.S. Bases in the Gulf - AGSI

The war between the United States and Iran revealed the vulnerability of static U.S. bases, while also showcasing Gulf Arab states’ capacity – bolstered with U.S. hardware and training – to intercept…

agsi.org