Gulf States
Qatar is a ‘problem-maker,’ not peace mediator, Doha opposition leader tells ‘Post’
Khalid al-Hail told the ‘Post’ that Qatar’s National Democratic Party would see Doha join the Abraham Accords.
Pentagon approves potential sale of F-15 support, equipment to Saudi Arabia
UAE urges diplomacy as US and Iran restart nuclear negotiations
The Gulf’s Cold War: How Saudi-UAE rivalry is tearing the region apart - opinion
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.
Iran, Russia spar over ‘non-negotiable’ Gulf islands
Russia issued a joint statement with the Gulf Cooperation Council in support of the UAE's initiative to reach a peaceful agreement on the three Gulf islands.
As Turkey's leader tours the Gulf, the region is showcasing its global influence - analysis
While the countries in question may have issues between each other, the overall sense of these visits with the GCC and Turkey, is how united the region is.
Did Iran achieve its goals in the Gulf? - opinion
Iranian diplomacy is swiftly moving towards building closer relations with its neighboring countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Russia and Gulf countries seek to increase cooperation - analysis
The Gulf is increasingly a center of world affairs, with Russia's meeting with the GCC coming amid the war in Ukraine as well as other high-profile international delegations.
Hezbollah’s drills convey a deadly message - opinion
Military drills by Hezbollah are Iran’s warning to Israel, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
Iran pushes for naval alliance in Indian ocean, claims Gulf countries may participate
Iran has previously worked with China and Russia but its new initiative may try to capitalize on reports of the UAE leaving the US-led Combined Maritime Forces.
