Analysis UAE diplomacy guides response to Syrian, Palestinian crises UAE steps up on Syria in wake of earthquake; Netanyahu settlement threat is déjà vu for Abu Dhabi. By Week in Review
Blinken heads to earthquake-hit Turkey in first visit The US secretary of state will view earthquake relief efforts at Incirlik Air Base and meet with his Turkish counterpart in Ankara. Turkey
US Military: Iranian drone hit Israeli-owned tanker in Arabian Sea The drone attack on the Campo Square tanker is at least the fourth suspected Iranian attack targeting a commercial vessel linked to Israeli businessmen in just two years. Iran
Qatar, Saudi investors bidding to buy Manchester United Investment in sports is a major part of Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification strategy, and Qatar has soccer ambitions of its own after hosting the World Cup. Gulf
With few job openings, Iraqi youth find work in creative ways As Iraq’s economy struggles, Al-Monitor spoke to young Iraqis who are making money via video games, social media and other means. Iraq
Four US troops, working dog wounded in Syria raid against Islamic State A senior IS official was killed in a raid in northeast Syria that injured US troops and a working dog, who were transported to Iraq for medical treatment. Syria In Crisis
Analysis Ukraine war at year 1: Has Gulf's neutrality on Russia invasion paid off? Gulf countries — mainly the United Arab Emirates, then Qatar — as well as Turkey have been major recipients of Russian real estate investment in addition to direct financial injections. By Salim A. Essaid
Three Lebanese soldiers killed in Bekaa drug raid Lebanon plays a big role in the Captagon trade, though authorities are trying to crack down on drugs. Lebanon
