Gulf

Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan's visit

Erdogan arrived in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah on Monday for the first stop of a Gulf tour.

By REUTERS
18/07/2023

Turkey’s Erdogan in historic three-country Gulf trip - analysis

Ankara’s diplomatic offensive is part of a wider diplomatic era in the region in which the Syrian regime is returning to the Arab League and Iran is doing more outreach.

Iran tested suicide drone in Gulf, US official says

The one-way drone was launched on Wednesday from the Jask area of Iran against a practice barge, the official said.

By REUTERS
15/06/2023

Israel is well-positioned in the new Middle East - analysis

This week Israel announced a huge success in defense exports - in 2022 those exports were more than $12 billion.

Voices from the Arab press: Eliminating the supply chain of drugs

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By MEDIA LINE
09/06/2023

UAE says it withdrew from US-led maritime coalition two months ago

The Combined Maritime Forces is a 34-nation task force working on security, counter-terrorism and counter-piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf areas.

By REUTERS
31/05/2023

France, US, UK's show of naval strength against Iran in the Persian Gulf - analysis

Cooper said that “the Paul Hamilton team is doing remarkable work as we step up our patrols with regional allies and partners…This effort is about enhancing our collective vigilance and presence.” 

Indian businesses invest billions in GCC

Experts disagree on the extent to which the Indian investments benefit the local economies

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
14/05/2023

Middle East, Iranian media raise anger over Israeli 'crimes' on Temple Mount

A long list of condemnations and negative reports have emphasized the growing anger in the region at Israel over the Jerusalem tensions.

Will Gulf countries support the Syria-Turkey reconciliation? - analysis

Qatar, like Turkey, has backed the Syrian rebels and would not want to be seen to be selling them out. But it is also close to Iran as well as a strategic US partner.

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