When people speak of the "Gulf," they aren't just referring to a body of water, but to a powerhouse region that bridges the gap between the East and the West. Historically known for pearl diving and ...

World Governments Summit in Dubai sees record European turnout as the UAE positions itself as a neutral hub for global ...

A new Schengen-style visa for travelling around six Gulf nations is set to be launched this year, making it easier for tourists to explore the countries. The GCC Grand Tours Visa, also known as the ...

A majority Pakistani nationals were deported from various Gulf countries during 2025, according to a reports by 24News. Saudi Arabia accounted for the ...

Global growth is expected to remain steady but fragile next year, with economists warning that markets may be underpricing geopolitical, fiscal and financial risks ...

BEIRUT — Last month, President Trump stood in the palatial ballroom of the Ritz Carlton in Riyadh, and rebuked America’s misadventures in the Middle East. As Saudi officials and U.S. business leaders ...

Gulf countries on Friday unanimously condemned Israel's strikes on Iran, fearing an escalation that could threaten economic interests and security. "Gulf states are very much caught between a rock and ...

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have longstanding political and security interests in north and east Africa. But the late 2010s saw a “geoeconomic turn” in their foreign policy. This has led the three ...

An Israeli strike on a Hamas delegation in Qatar strained U.S. guarantees to Gulf allies. The recent attack raised questions about Washington’s reliability and prompted calls for strategic ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Additionally, the popular overthrow of the Assad government in Syria and Israel’s war ...

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — If the Arab Gulf states were to hold a popularity contest right now, President Donald Trump would be the prom king. The 45th and 47th president of the United States ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to relax military export restrictions to entice more business from Gulf countries like ...