Arab soft power has spread to Gulf Arab states , writes Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi . The World Bank ranks the Arab Gulf states as among the most generous aid donors , he says . They are also home to the Arab world 's most influential print media , writes Al Said . Gulf tourism is thriving , he says , and the Gulf states ' influence is growing .
Arab soft power has shifted to Gulf nation states , writes Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi . The World Bank lists the Arab Gulf states as among the most generous aid donors , he says . They are also home to the Arab world 's most influential news stations , writes Al Qassemi . Gulf tourism is thriving , he says , and the Gulf states ' influence is growing .