Gulf
Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE.
IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing
Gulf states on edge as US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without deal - analysis
Israel's Bank Leumi interested in Saudi investments
The presence of Bank Leumi at the kingdom's flagship investment event suggested this marked another gesture by Riyadh towards warmer ties with Israel
Iran’s officials fear disturbances in Caucasus and Gulf - analysis
Iran feels pressure intensifying as countries they once felt they could lean on are formalizing diplomatic ties with Israel, as well as ties teetering with their closest neighbors.
Abraham Accords stronger than ever, two years later - editorial
The signing of the Abraham Accords two years ago marked the start of a positive relationship for the benefit of all; like all relationships, there must be an effort to maintain it.
UAE-based ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ credit provider Cashew eyes Gulf, Egypt markets
‘A lot of the market value of BNPL companies is based on a belief that they can predict consumer patterns more accurately than banks,’ fintech pioneer says.
Saudi-Iran talks to resume when conditions right in Iraq, says Iranian envoy
Riyadh and Tehran, the leading Sunni Muslim and Shi'ite powers in the region respectively, have been locked in a decades long rivalry.
Israel Navy, US 5th Fleet hold joint drill in Red Sea
The drill comes as Israel warns of Iran’s growing presence in the Red Sea.
The Gulf is getting the air defense it needs - analysis
The news comes the same day that reports said the US Army had recently tested Iron Dome at White Sands.
Rising cost of living forces expats to leave Gulf countries
Lower-paid foreigners have been largely unaffected by the surging cost of living.
Bethlehem's Palestinians expect nothing from Biden, say it's humiliating
In Bethlehem, two shopkeepers, a member of the Palestinian National Security Forces, a local Fatah activist and a cab driver express a range of hope, cynicism and disappointment in Biden's visit.
Israel Independence Day observed in Bahrain for first time
Event marks the first public observance of Israel Independence Day in the Persian Gulf.
