The war between Iran, Israel and the US has driven unprecedented security and economic challenges for Gulf states. Tamsin Hunt considers the shifting geopolitical positions of Gulf countries as these states try to re-establish stability, reassure investors, and shield against future conflict.
Socially conservative countries in the Gulf, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have recently relaxed certain local laws to attract more tourists and foreign investors and appease local populations. While taking advantage of these measures, travellers and expatriates should still be fully cognisant of prevailing local laws…
In 2018, the frequency and impact of cyberextortion and other types of cybercrime increased notably. Not only have the attacks become more frequent, but incidents of cyber-crime have also become more sophisticated, and have impacted a range of important industries, including healthcare, government, financial services and manufacturing.