Johnson meets Saudi, UAE leaders as Ukraine war roils oil prices British PM Boris Johnson visits Gulf for talks aimed at moving away from reliance on Russian oil and gas supplies. Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2022
Why is Boris Johnson missing today's PMQs? Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab will be standing in Wales Online · Mar 16, 2022
UK prime minister in UAE, Saudi Arabia to press for more oil British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in the Gulf for meetings in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia aimed at easing skyrocketing gasoline prices as the West grapples with economic headwinds from Russia’s war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Editorial: After US sacrifices for Gulf Arab states, they're throwing support to Russia Back in 1990, when Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was blasting his way through Kuwait and threatening to continue his rampage southward down the Arabian Peninsula, Gulf Arab oil leaders were apoplectic with fear and outrage over the violation of a sovereign state’s territory by a tyrant. They jetted to the… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 16, 2022
Anoosheh Ashoori and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe land back in UK – as it happened Husband of British-Iranian woman detained in Iran thanks supporters for ‘kindness and care’ as she embarks on the final leg of her journey home to UK The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022
PM to ‘stick to principles’ amid claims he is going from ‘dictator to dictator’ Boris Johnson played down the chances of securing increased Gulf oil production during a trip to the region. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Why is Boris Johnson's trip to Saudi Arabia controversial? The Prime Minister will also visit the United Arab Emirates while trying to reduce reliance on Russia fuel after the invasion of Ukraine Wales Online · Mar 16, 2022
Boris Johnson to meet Saudi leader as he seeks to wean West off Putin’s oil The Prime Minister will also visit the UAE after declaring the Gulf states ‘key international partners’ for ending ‘addiction’ to Russian oil Wales Online · Mar 15, 2022
Boris Johnson to call on Gulf states to step up oil production in response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine Visit to Saudi Arabia risks being overshadowed by row over human rights The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
Why is Boris Johnson’s trip to Saudi Arabia controversial? The Prime Minister will also visit the United Arab Emirates while trying to reduce reliance on Russia fuel after the invasion of Ukraine. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
China And Saudi Arabia In Talks To Price Oil Sales In Yuan: Report Saudi and Chinese officials have been holding ongoing discussions about pricing of some of the Gulf nation’s oil sales in yuan rather than dollars or euros. Benzinga · Mar 15, 2022
Houthi official says Saudi Arabia cannot be a mediator in the Yemen war A Houthi official said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia cannot be a mediator in the Yemen war, remarking on a Reuters report of a Gulf Arab initiative to hold consultations among Yemeni parties in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Reuters · Mar 15, 2022
GCC Considering Inviting Yemen War Parties for Talks in Saudi Arabia The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is considering inviting Yemen war parties, including the Iran-backed Houthi militias, for talks in Riyadh this month as part of an initiative aimed at backing UN-led peace efforts, two Gulf officials told Reuters. Formal invitations would be sent within days for the talks on military,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2022
GCC officials consider inviting Yemen Houthis to consultations in Riyadh The Saudi-based Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is considering inviting the Houthi movement and other Yemeni parties for consultations in Riyadh this month as part of an initiative aimed at backing U.N.-led peace efforts, two Gulf officials told Reuters. Reuters · Mar 15, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022 Johnson faces uphill task to convince Saudis and UAE to boost oil production Analysis: PM will try and succeed where Biden failed but is unlikely to get a sympathetic hearing
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2022 Britain to raise human rights issues with Saudi Arabia’s authorities after 81 executions in a day Britain is to raise human rights issues with Saudi Arabia’s authorities after the Gulf state executed 81 people in one day, Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said on Monday.
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022 Javid defends PM’s trip to Saudi Arabia in bid to abate cost of living crisis The Health Secretary said the UK could challenge the Gulf state over human rights abuses and still have an economic relationship.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022 Up to 10,000 Asian migrant workers die in the Gulf every year, claims report Campaigners say not enough is being done to prevent loss of life and the causes of death are not being properly investigated
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022 Gulf-US Vision to Confront Iranian Threats A Gulf-US meeting reached a common vision to deter Iranian threats in the region, especially air, missile, and naval threats.
Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2022 England fans face hour-long trek through desert to watch Qatar World Cup games Supporters on a trip to the Gulf state had to walk a '45 minutes to 1hr' from the Metro system to some of the newly-built stadiums. When the World Cup takes place, temperatures in Qatar hit 22/25°C
The Guardian - US · Mar 9, 2022 Saudi Arabia and UAE leaders ‘decline calls with Biden’ amid fears of oil price spike The Gulf nations have capacity to pump more oil to ease supply fears but relations with the US have chilled during Biden administration
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 World Cup survival kit: Everything you need to know about Qatar 2022 No one is quite sure what will happen about alcohol sales – Simon Calder reports on what we know so far
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022 Real Estate Deals Grow 52% in the Gulf Real estate deals in the Gulf countries grew by nearly 52 percent year-on-year in 2021 to $137.4 billion compared to $90.5 billion in 2020, according to an analysis by KAMCO Invest. Kuwait-based KAMCO, said Saudi Arabia contributed to more than 41 percent of the total value of deals, while the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022 GPCA Calls on Gulf Chemical Industry to Adopt Circular Economy The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) called on the GCC chemical industry to direct business and operating models towards achieving the objectives of the circular economy, decarbonization, and overcoming fundamental structural challenges. Speaking at the second edition of the GPCA leaders’ forum, Chairman GPCA and Sabic CEO Yousef al-Benyan,…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022 UAE Officials Reaffirm Serious Commitment to Combat Financial Crime UAE senior officials reaffirmed the Gulf country's strong commitment to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The UAE continues to implement an array of sophisticated and significant actions to combat financial crime and strengthen the effectiveness of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorist financing (CFT). The officials underscored UAE's efforts…