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Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman with ferocious winds, killing four
Middle East
October 4, 2021
Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman with ferocious winds, killing four
DUBAI, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Tropical Cyclone Shaheen killed four people as it slammed into Oman on Sunday with ferocious…
Saudi Aramco Q2 profit soars on higher prices, demand recovery
Middle East
August 9, 2021
Saudi Aramco Q2 profit soars on higher prices, demand recovery
DUBAI, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian state oil producer Aramco (2222.SE) reported a near four-fold rise in second-quarter net…
MIDEAST STOCKS Abu Dhabi hits record high, boosted by telco Etisalat
Middle East
August 1, 2021
MIDEAST STOCKS Abu Dhabi hits record high, boosted by telco Etisalat
Aug 1 (Reuters) – Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Sunday, with Abu Dhabi…
Italy eases curbs on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
Middle East
July 7, 2021
Italy eases curbs on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
ROME (Reuters) – Italy has loosened restrictions on arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, government sources…
Saudi Arabia amends import rules from Gulf in challenge to UAE
Middle East
July 6, 2021
Saudi Arabia amends import rules from Gulf in challenge to UAE
DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has amended its rules on imports from other Gulf Cooperation Council countries to…
As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact
Middle East
June 20, 2021
As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact
DUBAI, June 19 (Reuters) – Gulf Arab states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve ties with Iran…
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
Middle East
June 10, 2021
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian destroyer and support vessel are now sailing in the Atlantic Ocean in…
Hundreds hold rare protest in Bahrain after prisoner’s death
Middle East
June 10, 2021
Hundreds hold rare protest in Bahrain after prisoner’s death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hundreds have held a rare protest in Bahrain over the death of a prisoner…
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Middle East
June 9, 2021
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, resigned to the revival of a nuclear pact with Iran they always opposed,…
Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait
Middle East
May 29, 2021
Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Where is Sheikh Jaber? Kuwait was abuzz with the question as citizens on social…