Gulf States
Oman’s new sultan quietly makes his mark as challenges loom
Middle East
September 29, 2020
Oman’s new sultan quietly makes his mark as challenges loom
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When Oman’s ruler of a half century died without an heir apparent, brief fears…
Iran’s Rouhani says Gulf countries can protect region’s security
Middle East
August 14, 2019
Iran’s Rouhani says Gulf countries can protect region’s security
DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday Iran and other Gulf states could protect the region’s security and…
Qatar-Gulf reconciliation meeting to be held in Washington
Middle East
June 28, 2017
Qatar-Gulf reconciliation meeting to be held in Washington
Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Seyassah reported on Wednesday that an anticipated meeting is to take place in Washington DC on reconciliation between…
Qatar launches new shipping routes to Oman amid food shortage fears
Middle East
June 12, 2017
Qatar launches new shipping routes to Oman amid food shortage fears
Qatar has launched two new shipping services to Omani ports after a number of Gulf states severed ties with the…
International pressure mounting for Qatar to withdraw from 2022 World Cup
Middle East
June 7, 2017
International pressure mounting for Qatar to withdraw from 2022 World Cup
The pressure on the International Football Federation (FIFA) to make a decision about the future of the 2022 World Cup, due…
Gulf Arab dispute rattles Trump’s anti-Iran axis
Middle East
May 31, 2017
Gulf Arab dispute rattles Trump’s anti-Iran axis
Just 10 days after President Donald Trump called on Muslim countries to stand united against Iran, a public feud between…
Iranian president visits 2 Gulf states to improve ties
Middle East
February 16, 2017
Iranian president visits 2 Gulf states to improve ties
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with the leaders of Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday as part of a two-state visit…
Kuwait freedoms make austerity drive tricky for government
Business
May 2, 2016
Kuwait freedoms make austerity drive tricky for government
A three-day strike by oil workers in Kuwait last month over pay reforms shows the government faces considerable opposition as…
Bahrain says Gulf Arabs serious about standing up to Iran: Arabiya TV
Middle East
April 2, 2016
Bahrain says Gulf Arabs serious about standing up to Iran: Arabiya TV
Bahrain's foreign minister said on Friday that Gulf Arab states were prepared to confront Iran over its foreign policy and…
Gulf states, BRICs should do more for Syrian refugees: US
Middle East
November 7, 2015
Gulf states, BRICs should do more for Syrian refugees: US
Wealthy Gulf Arab states such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar as well as the so-called BRICs emerging market nations should…