The Latest Breaking News from Gulf

Reeves to lead trade mission to Saudi Arabia amid human rights concerns

Ministers hope to secure a deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council that could add £1.6bn to the UK economy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025

Rachel Reeves heads to Saudi Arabia in search of economic growth

The Chancellor will attend the Future Investment Initiative event and push for progress on a trade deal with the Gulf bloc.

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025

Saudi Arabia Reportedly In Talks With US For Defense Deal

Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration for a defense agreement that mirrors last month’s U.S.-Qatar pact, which commits Washington to view any attack on the Gulf nation as a threat to “American peace and security.”

Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025

Nvidia's Middle East Play: How Gulf AI Ambitions Could Reshape US Semiconductor ETFs

The U.S. government's recent approval of Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) chip exports to the United Arab Emirates marks a significant milestone in global AI geopolitics, and a potential tailwind for investors in semiconductor and tech-focused ETFs. Under a bilateral AI agreement from May, the UAE will receive advanced Nvidia chips while…

Benzinga · Oct 9, 2025

What to make of Qatar's diet Article 5 protections

Trump "may well have intended it one way, and the region could interpret it in another," said one expert.

Axios · Oct 8, 2025

Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration

The white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Protected areas in the Hauraki Gulf nearly triple under a new law – but it comes with a catch

A new law that almost triples the protected area in the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana – New Zealand’s largest marine park at more than 1.2 million hectares, surrounding Auckland and the Coromandel peninsula – is something to be celebrated.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2025

Gulf Countries Reportedly Intend To Implement Trump's Gaza Plan Even If Hamas Rejects It

Gulf countries intend to move forward with Donald Trump's plan for Gaza even if Hamas rejects it, according to a new report

Latin Times · Oct 3, 2025

Trump Offers Security Guarantees To Qatar After Israel Strikes

US President Donald Trump has signed an order vowing to defend key ally Qatar against attacks, the White House said Wednesday, in an extraordinary move following Israeli strikes on the Gulf state last month.

International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025

Celestyal Cruises is offering a surprising alternative to the Mediterranean

Celestyal’s chief commercial officer speaks to Marc Shoffman about voyages in the Gulf

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025