Gulf States
Qatar expands national service for non-residents born in the country, children of Qatari mothers
Those who enlist in the national service program will also receive financial incentives and have the opportunity to pursue permanent residency.
UAE, Iranian senior officials meet for first time since start of war - report
Saudi, Qatari mediation message signal ‘Iran still has pathways to avoid isolation’ - interview
From Tehran to Tel Aviv: How press in Middle East is framing Iran war, ceasefire negotiations?
The moment for a Saudi peace initiative has arrived, but on new terms - opinion
As the region’s most influential Arab and Muslim state, Saudi Arabia's choices will shape the trajectory of normalization far beyond its own borders.
Kuwait declares two Iran diplomats persona non grata after Islamic Republic strikes airport
This comes after Iran attacked Kuwait's airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning and damaged "vital facilities, including diplomatic missions."
As Israel inches closer to elections, will the region see a silver lining, or concern? - analysis
Countries across the region will closely watch which parties are on the rise in Jerusalem over the next few months.
Iran war means larger Israeli influence among Arab states, top defense sources say
Future wars with Iran are likely to be longer in duration, while Israel's defense sales record breaks its record again, reaching USD 19 billion.
Iranian attacks awaken Bahrain’s demons - opinion
Could Israel’s Gulf partner ignite?
Beyond embassies: Israel can deepen regional cooperation without recognition - opinion
Between normalization and isolation, Israel could pursue structured economic ties that build real partnerships without formal embassies.
South Africa courts Gulf money while its Iran ties unsettle investors - feature
Pretoria is courting Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari money to revive a stalling economy, even as its alignment with Iran, Russia, and China rattles investors and trade partners it cannot afford to lose.
Trump's refusal to return to war with Iran will 'cost him dearly', Saudi expert claims
Saudi analyst Mubarak al-Ati said that the US's decline on the international stage has prevented Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States from taking Trump's demands to join the Abraham Accords seriously.
Trump heads to situation room to 'make final Iran decision,' as Netanyahu says IDF crossed Litani
Bessent: US has seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets • Iran's Ghalibaf says Tehran has no trust in words, will judge by actions • EU adopts further sanctions against Hamas and PIJ
Could Trump’s push for Abraham Accords undermine long-term peace? - analysis
Trump is increasing pressure on Gulf countries to join the Abraham Accords, but experts warn that forcing states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar could backfire.
