The Gulf is under pressure on several fronts at once.Oil exports have recovered significantly from the disruption earlier this year, but the rebound has not brought the region back to normal. Tanke...
The United States has moved two additional Patriot missile batteries into Saudi Arabia and Qatar as Washington steps up efforts to protect critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf, according to U...
The disruption is being felt across a region that plays a crucial role in global aviation.The Gulf's major airports connect Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, meaning changes to flights in t...
Washington is tightening the Gulf's air-defence network as concerns grow over the possibility of renewed attacks on critical energy infrastructure.The United States has reportedly deployed two addi...
The moves underline the caution gripping regional investors as they wait to see whether diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran can lead to a broader easing of tensions.US and Iranian offi...
The Gulf's LNG trade is showing signs of life again.Kpler recorded 21 LNG cargoes leaving the Strait of Hormuz in September, the highest monthly total since the US-Israeli war on Iran began.S&P...
WHAT HAPPENED?The final Group A matches produced a finish few would have expected.Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq, while Oman came from behind to beat Kuwait 3-1. The results left Oman and Iraq tied on ...
The UAE's aviation sector is facing another difficult stretch.Airlines had started rebuilding their networks after months of disruption linked to the Iran war. Now, renewed regional tensions are fo...
The conversation comes as Gulf states navigate a volatile regional environment shaped by tensions involving Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, energy security and wider military risks.According to ...
Abu Dhabi’s financial sector has welcomed another major international investment firm. Eurazeo, the Paris-listed European asset manager, opened its first Middle East office at Abu Dhabi Global Mark...
Fujairah's fuel market is beginning to move again.After months of disruption linked to the Iran war and interruptions across Gulf supply routes, fuel-oil imports into the UAE's eastern port have pi...
The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor is coming back into focus as disruptions to established trade and energy routes highlight the strategic importance of reliable connections across the ...
Fujairah is rebuilding.After months of disruption linked to the Iran war and the pressure on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE’s major fuel and bunkering hub is beginning to find its f...
The global economy is facing another energy test.Brent crude moved back above $100 a barrel on Thursday, rising past $102 as fresh attacks on shipping around the Gulf and growing risks around the S...
King Salman has invited Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the summit, which is scheduled for 24 October 2026 in Saudi Arabia.The ...
Several regions are becoming increasingly important to India's emerging trade strategy:Europe.The Gulf.Southeast Asia.The United States.Africa.And neighbouring South Asian markets.The goal is relat...
The East-West Pipeline, also known as the Petroline, connects Saudi Arabia’s oil-producing areas in the east with Yanbu on the Red Sea.That connection is strategically important because it gives Ri...
The visit is notable because Saudi Arabia and the UAE, once among the region's closest strategic partners, have seen their relationship become increasingly complicated in recent years.Sheikh Mansou...
Qatar is taking a more active role as a diplomatic go-between as the confrontation involving Iran, the United States and the Strait of Hormuz enters a critical phase.Qatari mediators have been carr...
Dubai is looking to deepen its business relationship with Italy through a new partnership designed to help companies in both markets find partners, explore investment opportunities and expand into ...
The flow of liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, despite the security risks that continue to surround the strategic waterway.September saw the highest mo...
The warning adds another layer of pressure to already fragile diplomatic efforts.Iran has said it received a US response to proposals aimed at breaking the current deadlock, while regional mediator...
Saudi Arabia has spent years developing alternative ways to export crude in case the Strait of Hormuz becomes difficult or dangerous to use.One of the most important is the East-West Pipeline, whic...
Tensions between Washington and Tehran are entering another dangerous phase.President Donald Trump is warning Iran that the choice ahead may come down to a negotiated settlement or a far harsher ou...
