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German economy minister urges Arab states not to benefit from Russia sanctions

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, visiting Gulf states to discuss long-term energy supplies, said on Monday they should not profit from global sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

German economy minister to discuss recent visit of Syria's Assad to UAE

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Monday, during a trip to the United Arab Emirates, that he would discuss Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's recent visit to the Gulf state.

Reuters

Mikati Hopes for Breakthrough in Efforts Aimed at Mending Lebanese-Gulf Ties

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati is hoping that a breakthrough can be reached in efforts aimed at mending relations between Beirut and Gulf countries. He held telephone talks with Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al Sabah.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Hajraf Briefs Gulf Ambassadors on Objectives of Yemeni Consultations

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Dr.

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Arab Coalition Destroys Hostile Aerial Target Aimed at Jeddah

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Sunday it had destroyed a hostile aerial target flown towards the Kingdom's western coastal city of Jeddah. The coalition added that it supported the Gulf and international positions to ensure the success of the upcoming Yemeni consultations set for Riyadh. It urged restraint so…

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Yemenis, Int’l Parties Welcome GCC Initiative for Intra-Yemeni Talks

The Gulf Cooperation Council’s invitation for holding intra-Yemeni consultations was welcomed by international and Yemeni parties.

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Ukraine conflict opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has opened up diplomatic and commercial opportunities for gas exporter Qatar to expand energy sales to the West and bolster its alliance with Washington amid U.S. tensions with other Gulf Arab states.

Reuters

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Yemen Voices Optimism about GCC-sponsored Meeting Despite Boycott Threats

Yemeni analysts have expressed optimism about the announcement of the GCC general secretariat to host intra-Yemeni talks in Riyadh, hoping that the consultations would pave the way for ending the conflict. Despite the Houthis’ public threat to boycott the talks, observers noted that the meeting could constitute an important opportunity…

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Yemeni Presidency Welcomes GCC Initiative to Host Consultations in Riyadh

The Yemeni presidency welcomed on Friday the Gulf Cooperation Council’s announcement that it will host intra-Yemeni consultations at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh, from March 29 to April 7. It praised in a statement the GCC and Saudi-led Arab coalition’s sincere efforts to restore security and stability…

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Ex-Chelsea man Tel Ben Haim 'brokering deal' with billionaire ahead of takeover deadline

Tal Ben Haim is reportedly brokering a takeover deal for a Gulf-based billionaire to buy Chelsea, having submitted a £2billion offer with the promise of a further £500million in funds

Daily Mirror

UAE Cargo Ship Sinks in Gulf Waters, Iran Rescues Most Crew Members

An Emirati cargo ship sank in Gulf waters off Iran on Thursday, triggering a search and rescue operation in heavy seas, which recovered all but one of its 30 crew members. “All but one of the 30 crew members have been rescued,” the crisis management director for Bushehr province on…

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Yemen Houthis welcome talks with Saudi-led coalition but in a neutral country -statement

Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday it would welcome talks with the Saudi-led coalition but the venue should be a neutral country, including some Gulf states, and that lifting restrictions on Yemeni ports and Sanaa airport should be a priority.

Reuters

PM can boast no oil commitments during ‘dictator to dictator’ trip to Saudi

Boris Johnson was trying to convince Gulf States to up oil production as he tries to reduce dependence on Russian fuel.

The Independent UK

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.

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Wales Online

Why is Boris Johnson missing today's PMQs?

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab will be standing in

The Independent UK

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

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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…

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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

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The Independent UK

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.

Wales Online

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

Benzinga

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.

Reuters

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.

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