Gulf States

Oman’s new sultan quietly makes his mark as challenges loom
Middle East

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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