Gulf States
Saudi normalization with Israel: Is it farther than ever? - opinion
Riyadh calculates that public alignment with Israel, especially after years of inflammatory imagery from Gaza, is no longer urgent.
Yemen’s fractured power struggle deepens its humanitarian, political crisis - opinion
Gulf alliance tested as Saudi Arabia pushes back against UAE role in Yemen - analysis
Red Sea conflict boosts Israel‑Gulf‑India defense innovation - opinion
US Secretary of Defense Austin arrives in Kuwait
Kuwait has played a very circumspect role in the region.
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor
Under Kuwait's constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir but assumes power only after taking an oath in parliament.
Qatar to host foreign ministers from Gulf on Sunday
The meeting, reported in Arab News, is expected to take place ahead of the 44th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.
The Gulf, Gaza, and normalization - opinion
The main concerns in the Gulf states and Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Houthi drone strike kills two in Bahrain, ceasefire violations continue
The incident represented a major escalation after more than a year of relative calm in Yemen as peace efforts gained momentum.
Rising temperatures raise demand for solutions in Gulf nations
With temperatures soaring around the Persian Gulf, steps are being taken to cool things down, including introducing environmentally friendly laws and planting millions of trees.
Israel to build hydrogen pipeline to Gulf countries, Europe - energy minister
National Infrastructure, Energy, and Water Minister Israel Katz also announced an increase in the budget for the Tamar reservoir.
Japan holds important talks with Gulf, Arab states - analysis
The trend is part of a larger shift by the Middle East to focus efforts on trade and diplomacy with China, Japan, South Korea, and other powerful Asian states.
Israel wants free trade agreement with Bahrain, FM tells Arab media
Eli Cohen to Bahraini Al-Ayyam: "No one in the world is more interested in ending the issue with the Palestinians than Israel."
Qatar's tourism industry thrives post-World Cup: 347% increase in arrivals expected
Doha is increasingly competitive with more traditional tourist centers such as Dubai and Manama.
