Biden eyes Qatar as major non-NATO ally The upgrade in ties comes as the United States is seeking Doha's help in supplying natural gas to Europe. Qatar
Sultan Sooud al-Qassemi discute avec Gilles Kepel de Building Sharjah, l'histoire de l'évolution de l'architecture moderne dans la troisième plus grande ville des Émirats arabes unis
Next phase of China-Iran ties depends on nuclear talks Iran and China's long-term strategic partnership awaits any new outcome of the JCPOA. Iran
Iran on the agenda as Qatar emir meets Biden There is potential Doha could play a role in brokering a US-Iran prisoner exchanging following press reports of Iran-Qatar talks on the topic. Qatar
Learning Arabic becomes political act in Israel All the initiatives and events presented on Arabic language Day in the Knesset cannot hide the fact that the Nationality Law has stripped it from its status as an official language in Israel. Israel
UAE introduces first-ever tax on business profits The tax, which was spurred by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, will not apply to profits below a certain threshold in an effort to support small businesses. Gulf
UAE intercepts Houthi ballistic missile as Israeli president visits The Houthis are warning of additional attacks after the third attempted strike on Dubai and Abu Dhabi this month. United Arab Emirates
Gulf Air adds more London flights for Bahrain Grand Prix A record number of people attended Bahrain’s premier Formula One motor racing event in 2019, but attendance dropped dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic amid restrictions. News Brief
Iran’s gas cut exposes Turkey’s vulnerability to energy risks Ankara’s energy preparedness for the winter and its capacity to secure alternative supplies have come under question after a halt in the gas flow from Iran sparked an unprecedented energy crunch in the country. Turkey
Sadr committed to forming Iraq's first majority government The Coordination Framework, comprised of several Shiite parties is seeking a national unity coalition modeled on previous governments, while Sadr whose bloc won the majority of seats seeks majority government. Iraq
Khamenei says max pressure led to US 'humiliation' Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that despite hardships brought about by Washington's maximum pressure strategy, Iran’s economy is enduring. Iran
Erdogan tightens grip on media with circular on family values A midnight circular from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls on media outlets and regulatory groups to take decisive steps to protect youth and children from Western-inspired programs and certain symbols. Turkey
Bennett, in interview blitz, reacts to Netanyahu criticisms PLaying to his right flank, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says 'I oppose a Palestinian state, and I am making it impossible to conduct diplomatic negotiations that might lead to a Palestinian state.' Israel
Israeli president continues UAE visit despite Houthi missile fire Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is continuing to meet with senior Emirati officials in Abu Dhabi and Dubai despite the missile fire from Yemen. Israel
Recycling rubble to rebuild Gaza homes a risky necessity While the widely available and cheap material is needed in Gaza's resource-poor construction sector, rebuilding with the rubble of Gaza's destroyed buildings poses challenges. Palestine
Egypt moves to redress teacher shortages in public schools President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi instructed the appointment of 30,000 new teachers annually for a period of five years, but some warn that the shortfall is so large that even this figure won’t do. Egypt
