Gulf States
Bahrain’s long-serving prime minister dies at age 84
Middle East
November 11, 2020
Bahrain’s long-serving prime minister dies at age 84
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain’s Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, one of the world’s longest-serving prime ministers…
Energy leaders leave door open to more cuts as virus spikes
Middle East
November 10, 2020
Energy leaders leave door open to more cuts as virus spikes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said Monday that global energy producers have the ability to…
Qatar’s emir promises Shura Council elections next year
Middle East
November 3, 2020
Qatar’s emir promises Shura Council elections next year
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar’s emir announced on Tuesday that the country will hold long-promised elections for its…
Australia protests Qatar airport’s exams of women passengers
Middle East
October 26, 2020
Australia protests Qatar airport’s exams of women passengers
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia on Monday condemned Qatar authorities’ treatment of female passengers on a flight to Sydney who…
In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant
Middle East
October 22, 2020
In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop…
Saudi Arabia presides over G-20 interfaith forum
Middle East
October 14, 2020
Saudi Arabia presides over G-20 interfaith forum
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia is presiding over a virtual global interfaith forum that began on Tuesday,…
Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout
Middle East
October 13, 2020
Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman issued a royal decree on Monday that sets the stage for the sultanate…
Saudi’s National Commercial Bank buys Samba in $14.8B deal
Middle East
October 12, 2020
Saudi’s National Commercial Bank buys Samba in $14.8B deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s National Commercial Bank said Sunday it will purchase rival lender Samba Financial…
Oman reinstates ambassador to Syria after years-long hiatus
Middle East
October 5, 2020
Oman reinstates ambassador to Syria after years-long hiatus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman has sent an ambassador to Syria after an eight-year hiatus, the state news…
Crown prince becomes oil-rich Kuwait’s new ruling emir
Middle East
September 30, 2020
Crown prince becomes oil-rich Kuwait’s new ruling emir
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah became the oil-rich nation’s new…