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Abraham Accords anniversary: UAE-Israel mark most ‘significant’ year yet
Three years on after the signing of the Abraham Accords, which normalized diplomatic relations among Israel, the UAE and Bahrain - with Morocco and ... In Focus -
Most Gulf markets decline in early trade on weaker oil prices
Most stock markets in the Gulf dropped in early trade on Tuesday, tracking oil prices lower as weak service sector data revived worries over China’s ... Financial Markets -
Rare sight: Blue supermoon to grace night sky on August 30
A rare blue supermoon will grace the night sky on August 30 – a phenomenon that cannot be witnessed again until January 2037, according to ... World News -
Economics, geopolitics force ‘Sultan’ Erdogan to reach out to Gulf ‘hat in hand’
Changing allegiances, regional ambitions, and ideological disputes have long shaped geopolitics in the Middle East. Woven into the fabric of the ... Features -
US-led naval group warns ships to avoid Iranian waters to avoid seizure
A US-led naval coalition in the Gulf has warned ships in the region to stay away from Iranian waters to avoid possible seizure, the US Navy said.The ... Middle East -
Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy: Doctors warn diabetes injections may lead to weight regain
From Elon Musk to Chelsea Handler, countless celebrities have admitted to taking a needle to their body in the hope of shedding those extra ... Features -
Iran holds naval drills around disputed Arabian Gulf islands claimed by UAE
Iran’s IRGC launched a surprise military drill Wednesday on disputed islands in the Arabian Gulf claimed by the UAE, just as the US military increase ... Gulf -
Jordan and Syria collaborate to tackle drug smuggling
A new forum to combat drug smuggling from war-ravaged Syria through Jordan to the Gulf states held its first meeting in Amman on Sunday, the Jordanian ... Middle East -
Iran loses bid to host shipping event after UN agency vote
Iran’s offer to host a maritime event in October has been rejected after a proposal led by the US to rescind the bid was approved in a vote at the UN ... Middle East -
How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is reshaping Middle East arms market: Analysis
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had a direct impact on the arms market in the Middle East, where many countries decided to manage by diversifying their ... World News -
UAE among world’s powerful passports, GCC countries lead Arab region
The UAE has ranked high on the list of the most powerful passports in the world, with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries leading the rest of the ... Gulf -
Japan PM in Qatar explores energy security, LNG on final leg of Gulf tour
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited gas-rich Qatar on Tuesday as he wraps up a Gulf tour centered on energy security and cooperation with ... Gulf -
US deploys guided-missile destroyer to Middle East after Iran threats
The US military has deployed a guided-missile destroyer to the Middle East after attempts by Iran to seize oil tankers increased in recent weeks.The ... Middle East -
Russia seeks closer Saudi Arabia ties, says Gulf relations not aimed against anyone
Russia believes it is very important to maintain closer diplomatic ties and further develop cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Russian Foreign Minister ... Gulf -
Erdogan to visit Gulf countries to attract investment to Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to embark on a tour of Gulf countries, looking to attract investment and other financial resources that ... Gulf -
Lebanon security forces seize 450,000 Captagon pills headed to Gulf
Lebanese police carried out a raid earlier this month and seized an estimated 450,000 pills of Captagon headed for the Gulf, the Internal Security ... Middle East -
Iran’s foreign minister in Oman on second leg of Gulf tour
Iran’s top diplomat arrived Wednesday in Oman where he is to meet senior officials, a day after discussing his country’s nuclear program with his ... Middle East -
Qatar, UAE reopen embassies as diplomatic ties restored
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates’ respective embassies reopened on Monday to resume work after the two Gulf states agreed to restore diplomatic ties ... Gulf -
Iran tested suicide drone in Gulf: US official
Iran tested a suicide drone against a practice vessel in the Gulf and fired one other missile or drone without warning ships in the area, a US ... Middle East -
Kuwait turns to Ethiopian domestic workers amid rift with Philippines over entry ban
Kuwait will import domestic workers from Ethiopia to ensure a sufficient supply of manpower amid stalled negotiations with the Philippines over the ... Gulf -
Parliament elections begin in Kuwait amid hopes of ending stalemate
Voters on Tuesday will head to the polls in Kuwait’s seventh legislative election in just over a decade, following repeated political crises that have ... Gulf -
UAE says withdrew from US-led coalition, rejects ‘mischaracterization’ of reports
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it withdrew from a US-led maritime security coalition in the Middle East two months ago, ... Gulf -
Kuwait says ban on Filipinos to stay if Philippines continues to ‘violate conditions’
The entry ban on Filipinos in Kuwait will stay as long as the Philippines continues to violate the conditions stipulated by the Kuwaiti government, ... Gulf -
Two Gulf companies tap favorable Islamic bond market
Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) and Banque Saudi Fransi both launched Islamic bonds, or sukuk, on Tuesday, as investor demand and favorable conditions drive ... Gulf -
New US-led maritime task force established in Middle East
Former CENTCOM chief, Gen. Joseph Votel, considers the combined maritime task forces to be a “cornerstone” of Washington’s regional security partnerships. Middle East -
Iran says possible to secure waters of Gulf with GCC neighbors’ cooperation
Iran said on Sunday it is capable of securing the safety of the strategic Gulf waters in cooperation with GCC neighbors, amid heightened maritime ... Gulf -
Pentagon sending reinforcements to Gulf after Iran threats: Officials
Michael Lawhorn, a US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson, told Al Arabiya English that the military was working on several options and discussing these options with regional partners, “who remain as concerned as we are about the repeated and unjustified threats, illegal seizures, and attacks throughout the region’s waterways.” Middle East -
UAE’s next public holiday to mark Eid al-Adha in June
Residents across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are just two months away from their next long public holiday – Eid al-Adha – which is set to begin on ... Gulf -
Three-day weekends: UAE study shows shorter weeks boost student performance
A study conducted in the UAE has revealed that a three-day weekend for schools has numerous benefits, including boosting students’ performance, time ... Gulf -
Explainer: Sudan’s conflict and what worries country’s neighbors, the US and others
A conflict raging in Sudan is rattling neighbouring countries and worrying the United States and others for reasons ranging from concern about shared ... Middle East