UAE builds first railway over water The Emirates is working on a national railway system as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Gulf
Analysis Biden visit to Israel a ‘mixed bag’ because of differences on Iran Meeting between US and Palestinian presidents described as ‘warm’; UAE opts out of anti-Iran alliance; Biden agenda may include Saudi-American families banned from traveling. By Week in Review
Biden, Abbas look to reset US-Palestinian ties to pre-Trump era The meeting between the US and Palestinian presidents was described as "warm," exceeding low expectations. Palestine
Indian company among buyers of Israel's Haifa Port India is pursuing better economic relations with the UAE and Iran as well. Israel
Analysis Families of Americans held in Saudi Arabia pin hopes on Biden visit US families separated by punitive travel bans hope President Joe Biden will use his visit to secure the release of their loved ones. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Israel hails Saudi agreement to open skies to all airlines Riyadh has decided to allow flights from Israel to cross Saudi airspace, significantly cutting flight times to the Far East. Israel