Gulf States
'This isn’t a token strike,' analysts say as US prepares for a major confrontation with Iran
US military buildup in the Middle East signals a possible strike on Iran’s regime, with analysts suggesting it could lead to regime collapse within weeks.
Qatar is a ‘problem-maker,’ not peace mediator, Doha opposition leader tells ‘Post’
Pentagon approves potential sale of F-15 support, equipment to Saudi Arabia
UAE urges diplomacy as US and Iran restart nuclear negotiations
Bahrain holds parliament polls as rights groups slam 'repressive' climate
Bahrain holds parliament elections on Saturday in an environment that rights groups describe as "political repression" after it has dissolved main opposition groups and cracked down on dissent.
Bahrain’s International Air Show returns as Israel participates for 1st time
At least 4 Israeli companies are exhibiting their products, a dividend of the Abraham Accords, in the Bahraini event held for the first time since 2018.
‘Riyadh Season’ is evidence of great change in Saudi Arabia
The month-long, government-sponsored festival includes a so-called horror weekend that takes place the weekend before Halloween in a formerly conservative and religious state.
US launched warplanes after Iran threatened Saudi Arabia - report
The scrambling of the jets comes after Riyadh warned the US that Iran was planning an attack against both Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Iran’s officials fear disturbances in Caucasus and Gulf - analysis
Iran feels pressure intensifying as countries they once felt they could lean on are formalizing diplomatic ties with Israel, as well as ties teetering with their closest neighbors.
Abraham Accords stronger than ever, two years later - editorial
The signing of the Abraham Accords two years ago marked the start of a positive relationship for the benefit of all; like all relationships, there must be an effort to maintain it.
Chinese cars invade the Gulf market
Low and medium-income customers find greater bang for their buck in imports from the Far Eastern superpower.
Rising ticket prices, crime against Arab tourists keep them out of Europe
Gulf travelers prefer domestic tourism; traditional destinations are no longer attractive.
Pressuring the Saudis for payback should not be hard - opinion
The president was right to travel to Saudi Arabia and I wish him success with future engagements, but the US should not have to ask twice.
Rising cost of living forces expats to leave Gulf countries
Lower-paid foreigners have been largely unaffected by the surging cost of living.
