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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 · 2h
Oman has moved rapidly to position itself as a regional and global hub for green hydrogen, driven by economic diversification and climate goals under Vision 2040. – John Calabrese
Oman’s Hydrogen Horizon: Linking Local Industry to Global Decarbonization - AGSI
By linking domestic renewable energy capacity with industrial-scale production and export corridors, Oman is building a framework to transform its hydrogen ambitions into a sustainable and globally…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 4h
Green hydrogen offers a promising path for lowering carbon emissions, though its adoption depends as much on geopolitics, economics, and infrastructure as on technology. – John Calabrese
Oman’s Hydrogen Horizon: Linking Local Industry to Global Decarbonization - AGSI
By linking domestic renewable energy capacity with industrial-scale production and export corridors, Oman is building a framework to transform its hydrogen ambitions into a sustainable and globally…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 4h
Participation in new country groupings offers the UAE additional avenues to navigate reconfigurations in global trade and reinforce economic partnerships. – Robert Mogielnicki
The UAE Adapts to Changes in the Global Trading System - AGSI
Participation in new country groupings offers the UAE additional avenues to navigate reconfigurations in global trade and reinforce economic partnerships.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 5h
The UAE Adapts to Changes in the Global Trading System – Robert Mogielnicki agsi.org/analysis/the...
The UAE Adapts to Changes in the Global Trading System - AGSI
Participation in new country groupings offers the UAE additional avenues to navigate reconfigurations in global trade and reinforce economic partnerships.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
By linking domestic renewable energy capacity with industrial-scale production and export corridors, Oman is building a framework to transform its hydrogen ambitions into a sustainable and globally relevant industry. – John Calabrese
Oman’s Hydrogen Horizon: Linking Local Industry to Global Decarbonization - AGSI
By linking domestic renewable energy capacity with industrial-scale production and export corridors, Oman is building a framework to transform its hydrogen ambitions into a sustainable and globally…
agsi.org
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
Oman’s Hydrogen Horizon: Linking Local Industry to Global Decarbonization – John Calabrese agsi.org/analysis/oma...
Oman’s Hydrogen Horizon: Linking Local Industry to Global Decarbonization - AGSI
By linking domestic renewable energy capacity with industrial-scale production and export corridors, Oman is building a framework to transform its hydrogen ambitions into a sustainable and globally re...
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
Next week: AGSI will host a discussion with Justin Alexander, Dr. Ehab Elsonbaty, and @reziemba.bsky.social moderated by Robert Mogielnicki, on the strategic economic significance of sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East-Asia investment corridor.
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Rachel Ziemba @reziemba.bsky.social · 2d
Join us next week in DC for a chat on GCC and Asian sovereign funds.

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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
October 21: "Book Launch: A Political Economy of Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Middle East and Asia" with Justin Alexander, Dr. Ehab Elsonbaty, @reziemba.bsky.social, and Robert Mogielnicki.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
In today's edition of the #IranMediaReview @alfoneh.bsky.social analyzes Iranian reactions to a new economic report forecasting a rise in inflation despite increasing oil exports.
Fearing War and Doubting Prospects for Energy Exports, Iranians Buy Gold - AGSI
The October 14 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes Iranian reactions to a new economic report forecasting a rise in inflation despite increasing oil exports.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
Fearing War and Doubting Prospects for Energy Exports, Iranians Buy Gold #IranMediaReview @alfoneh.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/fea...
Fearing War and Doubting Prospects for Energy Exports, Iranians Buy Gold - AGSI
The October 14 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes Iranian reactions to a new economic report forecasting a rise in inflation despite increasing oil exports.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 5d
The economic interests of the United States and Qatar (like those related to LNG) may not be perfectly aligned, but they are certainly interrelated. – Robert Mogielnicki
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 6d
While Iran possesses the means to temporarily disrupt maritime traffic, it lacks the operational capabilities to enforce a sustained blockade. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Iran's Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 6d
In today's edition of the #IranMediaReview @alfoneh.bsky.social examines proposals from Iranian technocrats for political and economic reforms.
Technocrats Prescribe Political and Economic Reforms as Survival Strategy - AGSI
The October 10 edition of the Iran Media Review examines proposals from Iranian technocrats for political and economic reforms.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 6d
Technocrats Prescribe Political and Economic Reforms as Survival Strategy #IranMediaReview @alfoneh.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/tec...
Technocrats Prescribe Political and Economic Reforms as Survival Strategy - AGSI
The October 10 edition of the Iran Media Review examines proposals from Iranian technocrats for political and economic reforms.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 6d
The Trump administration is keen to court more investments from Gulf countries, including Qatar. – Robert Mogielnicki agsi.org/analysis/qat...
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 6d
As Gulf economies grow increasingly dependent on maritime commercial routes, they have a low risk tolerance for severe maritime disruptions. Iran’s naval strategy purportedly leverages this fragility. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Iran's Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 7d
Qatar’s doubling down on expanding its LNG production capacity is expected to accelerate economic growth beginning in 2026. – Robert Mogielnicki
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 7d
While the Gulf Arab states are still very much embedded in a U.S.-oriented security landscape, it is clear they have started to look for alternatives to shore up their defense, particularly in case of an attack by a U.S. ally. – Umer Karim
Saudi-Pakistani Defense Pact Highlights Shifts in Alignments - Arab Gulf States Institute
Saudi Arabia’s strategic defense agreement with Pakistan is part of a wider formation of alignments within the broader Muslim world meant to counter Israel’s expanding power and ambitions in the…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 7d
Oman Investment Authority and Azerbaijan Investment Holding launch a $200 million joint investment fund. #GulfEconomicBarometer agsi.org/gulf-economi...
Gulf Economic Barometer - Arab Gulf States Institute
The Gulf Economic Barometer provides data and analysis on economic performance, trends, and policy developments across Gulf Arab states.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 7d
Israel’s targeted strikes on Iran’s missile systems, strategic facilities, and senior figures in the nuclear and military establishment severely degraded its conventional retaliatory capabilities. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Iran's Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 7d
The Saudi decision to disregard Indian concerns and enter into a defense alliance with a military chief who India has accused of orchestrating terrorism is a big blow to India’s bilateral ties with Riyadh. – Umer Karim
Saudi-Pakistani Defense Pact Highlights Shifts in Alignments - Arab Gulf States Institute
Saudi Arabia’s strategic defense agreement with Pakistan is part of a wider formation of alignments within the broader Muslim world meant to counter Israel’s expanding power and ambitions in the…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 7d
Unlike some regional counterparts, Qatar has not advanced an economic diversification agenda or broader economic transformation with any great urgency. – Robert Mogielnicki
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 8d
The small proportion of Qataris within the total population reduces distributive pressures on the Qatari government and makes it easier to address the economic needs of both citizens and foreign residents. – Robert Mogielnicki
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
agsi.org
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 8d
Tehran is interested in intensifying military operations to reinforce deterrence and project power to both foreign and domestic audiences. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Iran's Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with…
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