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US secretary of state lands in Riyadh, begins Gulf, South Asia tour

Saudi Arabia and its allies have accused Qatar of supporting hardline Islamist groups and cosying up to Iran at the region's expense.

By REUTERS

Did the Saudi Crown Prince make a covert visit to Israel?

As expected, news of the visit was not warmly welcomed by the Arab public.

By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA

Saudi newspaper: Hamas digging tunnels and endangering Gaza citizens

"Islamic State kills quickly, whereas Hamas are murdering slowly," wrote the author in one of the most critical articles ever seen in an Arab country against Hamas.

By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA

Israeli resolution renewed at General Assembly over Arab protests

The resolution, number A/69/468 DR II called “Entrepreneurship for Development,” is one of two Israeli resolutions.

By MAYA SHWAYDER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT

Report: Israel, UAE, Saudis in huge US arms deal

'NY Times' reports deal to address Iranian, other regional threats; Israel to be 1st foreign military to receive V-22 Osprey.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

Abu Dhabi develops tunnel vision

New tunnel will to ease traffic congestion.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN/THE MEDIA LINE

Jet recycling giving lift to emirate airport

Long a dumping ground for abandoned aircraft, Fujairah aims to sell them off in bits.

By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN / THE MEDIA LINE

Iranian angst: Not Israel, but domestic discord

Analysts say leadership is exploiting nuclear tensions to consolidate rule.

By ROB L. WAGNER / THE MEDIA LINE

Abu Dhabi’s outsized cultural ambitions

Revival of giant museum project raises questions about how Emiratis will benefit.

By ROB L. WAGNER / THE MEDIA LINE

Qatar punches above its weight

Tiny Gulf emirate calls to send troops to Syria in its latest brash maneuver.

By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA LINE

UAE, Qatar share markets fail again to get upgrade

Index benchmark firm MSCI says exchanges aren’t yet for emerging market status

By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA LINE

UAE tightens sanctions knot as Iran tensions grow

In changing priorities, sectarian rifts have begun to outweigh business considerations.

By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA LINE

UAE's mission impossible: Cooling the desert

The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, uses 150 megawatts of power, equal to 1/10 of the output of the world's biggest nuclear reactors.

By REUTERS

Obama hails US soldier's release from Taliban

Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is on his way home to the US after being held by the Taliban for nearly five years.

By REUTERS

'Pakistani jihad networks funded by Saudi, UAE charities'

WikiLeaks: Financial support estimated at $100 million a year was making its way from Gulf Arab states to fund "holy war"; children recruited.

By REUTERS

Dubai: Guy Barnea scores new Israeli swimming record

Barnea ranked 11th in qualifier, will move on to semi-finals as Israeli swim team competes amid heavy security in Gulf state.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS AND JPOST.COM STAFF

UAE readies for Queen's first visit in 30 years

Gulf state prepares lavish welcome for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II; plans to visit Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

US, UK, France, Germany ban air freight from Yemen

Al-Qaida in Yemen suspected of sending cargo bombs reportedly destined for two Chicago synagogues; two women arrested; UK: Plane may have been target.

By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER AND AP

Al-Qaida in Yemen suspected of sending cargo bombs

Mail bombs posted to two Chicago synagogues are a ‘credible threat against our country,’ Obama says; UK: Plane may have been target.

By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER AND AP

Arab Gulf states press Iran on atomic reactor safety

Qatar, UAE express concern of radiation escaping from Bushehr facility that is located on earthquake-prone coastal area.

By REUTERS

Panetta: US can defeat Iran effort to block oil shipping

US defense secretary says US "invested in capabilities to ensure that Iranian attempt to close down shipping" can be stopped.

By REUTERS

Iran banks face cut-off from SWIFT network

Netanyahu welcomes move, US official says it’s like being kicked out of "the financial equivalent of the UN."

By HERB KEINON AND HILARY LEILA KRIEGER

Payments system SWIFT to cut off Iranian banks

Belgium-based system will comply with EU rules, US pressure on Iranian banks; UAE stops handling Iranian rials.

By REUTERS

Iran arrests 30 people it says spied for United States

Suspects said to have passed information to US officials at embassies; Tehran identifies 42 CIA officers apparently working with spies.

By REUTERS

Analysis: Speculation over Israel’s diplomatic liaisons with Gulf States

Significance of Israeli minister’s visit to UAE debated.

By ROBERT SWIFT/ THE MEDIA LINE

Dutch soccer team ditches Israeli player for Abu Dhabi match

Team facing criticism for agreeing to play matches despite United Arab Emirates' refusal to let Israeli defender Dan Mori into the country.

By JTA

Report: Arab states expected to impose more sanctions on Qatar

Diplomatic efforts led by Kuwait and involving the United States and Turkey have failed to end the row.

By REUTERS

Arab states to deliver verdict on Qatar as compromise looms

Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain will consider whether to escalate, or less likely abandon, the boycott imposed on Qatar last month.

By REUTERS

Arab states send Qatar 13 demands to end crisis

The countries give Doha 10 days to comply, failing which the list becomes 'void', the official said without elaborating.

By REUTERS

Qatar says it will not negotiate unless neighbors lift 'blockade'

On Monday Qatar held war games with Turkish troops, showing off one of its few remaining strong alliances after two weeks of unprecedented isolation.

By REUTERS

Australian airline bans Qataris from flights to Dubai

In contrast, an Israeli national would be allowed up to 24 hours to change planes in Dubai even though the United Arab Emirates lacks diplomatic relations with Israel.

By REUTERS

Oil prices slip amid worries Mideast rift could undermine OPEC cuts

Will the anti-Qatar measures have an effect on oil?

By REUTERS

Qatar seeks Kuwaiti mediation after powerful Arab nations shun it

What's next for Qatar after sudden diplomatic isolation by leading Arab nations?

By REUTERS

Why 8 Arab princesses are on trial in Belgium

The Belgian court proceedings center around UAE princess Sheikha Hamda al-Nahyan, 64, and her seven daughters.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

Trump in the Arab media: Jerusalem, Putin ties and strategic cooperation

Editorials and columns in the Arab world focus on the promised embassy move to Jerusalem, hopes for strategic cooperation and uncertainty over Trump's alliance with Putin.

By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA

Snake on a plane: Serpent stalls Dubai-bound flight

Baggage handlers found the potentially-venomous vagabond in the aircraft's cargo hold.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

Unraveling the Gulf states' reluctance to take in Syrian refugees

None of the six Gulf Cooperation Council states - Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar - has signed the UN convention on refugees which has governed international law.

By REUTERS

Formation of Palestinian unity government runs into obstacles

Sources say Fatah, Hamas have still not agreed on 3 major issues concerning implementation of reconciliation deal that was signed in Gaza last month.

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,TOVAH LAZAROFF

Mashaal on unity: Hamas made concessions to Fatah, won't compromise on Israel

"The reconciliation does not mean an end to our resistance against the invaders, resistance will continue as long as the occupation exists," Mashaal says.

By REUTERS

WATCH: Will UAE plan for mail delivery by drone make mail carriers redundant?

Local engineer and designer of drone says fingerprint, eye-recognition security systems would be used to protect drones and their cargo.

By REUTERS

UAE preempts Muslim Brotherhood with trials

Human rights activists call for release of defendants, including 20 Egyptians.

By RYE DRUZIN//THE MEDIA LINE

'Israel to join Turkey, Arab states to stop Iran'

British newspaper reports Israel will agree to joint effort with regional powers to counter Iran, "fundamentalist crescent".

By JPOST.COM STAFF

UAE leads Gulf push to build up defense industries

Wary of non-Arab adversary Iran, Gulf Arab monarchies have some of the fastest growing military budgets in the world.

By REUTERS

Increase in traffic accidents in the UAE

Police say Ramadan and bad driving habits to blame.

By THE MEDIA LINE

'Gulf states plan to meet over UAE-Iran island row'

UAE withdrew its Iranian envoy after Ahmadinejad visited the disputed island; source calls upcoming meeting "extraordinary."

By REUTERS

UAE recalls envoy from Iran in row over Gulf island

Ahmadinejad visit to Abu Musa island, claimed by both countries, called a "flagrant violation" of UAE sovereignty by Gulf state's FM.

By REUTERS

UAE closes Dubai office of US pro-democracy group

State Department shows support for National Democratic Institute, group that was subject of crackdown in Egypt.

By REUTERS

Emirates act on window deaths

After spate of children plunging, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah issue new safety rules.

By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA LINE

UAE urges G8, IMF to fulfill Arab Spring pledges

Very little of $73 billion in financing promised to Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan has been handed over by int'l organizations.

By REUTERS

Gulf states recalling ambassadors in Syria

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announces that the GCC states have decided to withdraw all their ambassadors from Syria," the council says.

By REUTERS

Satellite TV news, serials widen Iranian-Arab gulf

Saudi, Bahrain: Iran's Al Alam channel instigates unrest; Iran sees Gulf channels' TV shows as cultural threat.

By REUTERS

Fatter checks promise little boost for UAE economy

Economists say civil servant pay hike will hurt drive to expand private sector employment.

By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA LINE

Profit drop at Emirates Airline won’t deter expansion

Gulf carriers pinched by high fuel costs, aircraft shopping sprees, growing competition; chairman says airline focused on long-term strategy.

By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA LINE

Emiratis to improve eating habits one bite at a time

Some 70% of UAE residents over the age 18 are classed as overweight or obese, according to a screening done in 2008 by Health Authority.

By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA LINE

Ramadan in Dubai: A month of soaring food waste?

Despite hours of preparation put into often vast displays of food, waiters at top hotels in Dubai say much of the food left over goes into the trash.

By REUTERS

Arabic becoming the language of Facebook

It’s expected that within a year, Arabic will overtake English to become the most popular Facebook language in the region.

By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN / THE MEDIA LINE

In Arab Spring chill, UAE tries bloggers

Rulers unnerved by regional turmoil aim to nip opposition in the bud by taking to trial bloggers who called for constitutional reforms.

By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA LINE

UAE and Qatar pack an Arab punch in Libya operation

Tiny countries dispatch jet fighters in Western-led coalition against Gaddafi, to demonstrate assertive new foreign policy.

By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN / THE MEDIA LINE

Sending troops into Bahrain, Saudis break new ground

But move seems to be aimed at reversing reform and democracy, risks raising sectarian tensions.

By DAVID E. MILLER / THE MEDIA LINE

Emirates' exiles in spotlight after Mubarak's fall

UAE has taken in leaders from Thailand, Pakistan, Chechnya, Uganda, Blackwater's founder; ex-Egyptian president rumored to be next.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clinton: Israel makes its own decisions on peace

"When Israel pulled out of Gaza, they got Hamas and 20,000 rockets," Secretary of State explains, encouraging political reforms in Mideast.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WikiLeaks: UAE asked US for help in Mabhouh probe

Cables give account of UAE officials requesting details on credit cards issued by US bank to suspects in Dubai assassination of Hamas leader.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

WikiLeaks: US documents highlight Saudi terror woes

US cables: "Donors in Saudi Arabia constitute the most significant source of funding to Sunni terrorist groups worldwide."

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dubai airport in overdrive; arbitrages between East, West

Success likely to draw new rivals even as the Emirates forges ahead with major expansion plan.

By MICHAEL GRUBB/THE MEDIA LINE

From Syria to the UAE

I call for international human rights organization to visit the prisons in the UAE and protect those inside them.

By MOHAMMED RUZGAR

Riding the ‘auto train’ from Florida to Washington DC

The Amtrak brochures claim that “on board the Auto Train, you’ll enjoy a stress-free journey by rail, skipping the traffic congestion of [Highway] I-95,” and in this they are correct.

By BEN G. FRANK

WATCH: UAE's first female pilot to fly F-16 fighter jet partakes in strikes on Islamic State

UAE ambassador to US confirms Major Mariam al-Mansouri led UAE's strikes against Islamic State.

By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF