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On the patriotism of being a Khaleeji

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Aziz Alangari
Mar 04, 2026
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The Qataris are resisting with poise. Bahrain is stronger than we thought and Oman is joining the huddles again. Saudi isn’t taking the bait and the Kuwaitis are drinking Starbucks again.

There’s no place in the world like the Gulf. And there’s no shareable patriotism, one that crosses country lines, like the patriotism and pride of being a Khaleeji.

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