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Trump’s Gulf Arab allies race to avoid all-out war in Iran
Middle East
June 22, 2025
Trump’s Gulf Arab allies race to avoid all-out war in Iran
CNN — Fearing the repercussions of a total regime collapse in Iran, Gulf Arab states have intensified their outreach to…
Will ‘massive’ Gulf deals cement the US lead in the race for global AI dominance?
Middle East
May 27, 2025
Will ‘massive’ Gulf deals cement the US lead in the race for global AI dominance?
CNN — US President Donald Trump’s whirlwind visit last week to the Middle East saw a wave of AI dealmaking…
Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: The Trump family’s rapidly expanding Middle East business
Middle East
May 20, 2025
Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: The Trump family’s rapidly expanding Middle East business
CNN — The Trump family’s business ties to the Middle East have more than tripled since the president’s first term…
A home away from home: Why Trump wishes America was more like the Gulf
World
May 14, 2025
A home away from home: Why Trump wishes America was more like the Gulf
CNN — President Donald Trump would plainly like America to be more like the Gulf states he’s touring on the…
Trump is visiting three of the world’s richest nations. Here’s what’s on their wish list
Middle East
May 12, 2025
Trump is visiting three of the world’s richest nations. Here’s what’s on their wish list
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Three energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are racing to turn their influence over Donald Trump into…
Gulf airlines cancel flights to Pakistan as northern India airport closures disrupt routes
Middle East
May 7, 2025
Gulf airlines cancel flights to Pakistan as northern India airport closures disrupt routes
Several Gulf carriers have suspended flights to Pakistan, including Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways, with airport closures in northern India…
Washington’s Arab allies engage with Iran as US efforts to stem Middle East violence falter
Middle East
October 24, 2024
Washington’s Arab allies engage with Iran as US efforts to stem Middle East violence falter
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Growing unease over the United States’ inability to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East is…
Which tourists spend the most money in Egypt?
Egypt
September 28, 2024
Which tourists spend the most money in Egypt?
A member of the Egyptian Tourism Federation, Hossam Hazaa announced that the average daily spending of Gulf tourists reaches US$300,…
Why these Gulf states want to be AI superpowers
Middle East
September 16, 2024
Why these Gulf states want to be AI superpowers
CNN — In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been signalling its intent to become a major player…
Egypt mulls issuing bonds in UAE dirhams, Indian rupees, Hong Kong dollars for the first time
Business
February 2, 2024
Egypt mulls issuing bonds in UAE dirhams, Indian rupees, Hong Kong dollars for the first time
Finance Minister Mohamed Maait announced that Egypt is considering issuing bonds in various markets including the Gulf for the first…