Starmer to visit Gulf states as he strives to deepen trade ties The PM will meet UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Saudi Arabian crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday. Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2024
King and Queen say farewell to Emir of Qatar as state visit ends The Gulf state leader’s official visit lasted for two days Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024
King Charles III To Host Emir Of Qatar On UK State Visit Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday begins a two-day state visit to Britain hosted by King Charles III as the UK aims to seal a trade deal with the oil-rich Gulf states. International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024
Starmer deploys royals to charm Gulf leaders in hopes of new trade deal As King Charles and Prince William roll out the red carpet, human rights campaigners say they must press for reforms The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024
US says a drug cartel is behind the longstanding problem of illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico For years, U.S. authorities and fishermen have complained about illegal fishing for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, and now it's clear who is behind the lucrative trade: a Mexican drug cartel The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
France's defence minister calls on Gulf states to aid Lebanese forces France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu is urging Gulf states to find ways to bolster Lebanon's armed forces, saying they will be crucial for securing border areas after Israel's war with Hezbollah. Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2024
The best time of year to visit Dubai – and top things to do in spring Spring has sprung in Dubai – here are the best things to do and top picks for eating and drinking in 2025 The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
Iran cites 19th century British maps in row over ownership of islands Tehran cites 1888 charts in effort to prove ownership of islands near strait of Hormuz that are also claimed by UAE The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024
Qatar pulls out as broker of key Gaza ceasefire talks The Gulf state said it had pulled out until Hamas and Israel showed a ‘sincere willingness’ to negotiate The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024
Qatar halts Israel-Gaza ceasefire mediation over lack of ‘good faith’ Gulf state’s government is stopping mediation efforts until warring parties show a ‘sincere willingness’ to reach a deal The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024
Hurricane Rafael swirls over Gulf of Mexico after ripping through Cuba Hurricane Rafael is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico where it’s expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba, knocking out the country’s power grid and collapsing hundreds of homes The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
Mapped: Charting Hurricane Rafael’s path through the Gulf of Mexico The Category 2 storm is forecast to weaken over the next few days as it churns westward in the Gulf of Mexico The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024
Trump's Impact On Middle East Dynamics President-elect Donald Trump's Middle East policies and relationships with Israel, Gulf states, and Iran face scrutiny amid regional shifts. Top News · Nov 6, 2024
Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact Australian pacts with a Gulf state are set to open up investment from its massive sovereign wealth fund and opportunities in critical minerals and education. AAP · Nov 6, 2024
The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2024 Tropical Storm Rafael gains intensity in Caribbean as it nears Cuba Storm expected to reach hurricane status but should weaken before it hits the US Gulf coast
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024 Migrant workers exposed to deadly 45C temperatures in Gulf – report Research and undercover interviews reveal reality of extreme heat exacerbated by abusive working conditions
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2024 Tropical Storm Rafael triggers hurricane warning for Cayman Islands Storm expected to bring heavy rain to US Gulf coast later this week
International Business Times · Oct 29, 2024 Saudi 'Davos In The Desert' Opens With Region On War Footing Global business leaders meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a glitzy investor forum as conflict shakes the region and scepticism mounts over the Gulf kingdom's most ambitious development projects.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024 ‘If I had the power I’d destroy the whole thing’: what went wrong with the ghost town of Disney-style castles? It was meant to be a dream development but, 13 years on, it remains unfinished – a microcosm of Turkey’s scandal-hit construction sector under Erdoğan
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024 EU and Gulf leaders meet for first summit against background of Mideast turmoil The leaders of the European Union and six Gulf nations are meeting in an inaugural summit against a backdrop of turmoil in the Middle East and struggles to find a unified position on the war in Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024 Human rights groups condemn EU summit with Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman attends Brussels meeting six years after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Radio France Internationale · Oct 16, 2024 EU, Gulf leaders hold first-ever summit to tackle Middle East crisis Iran, Ukraine and energy security are dominating talks at the first-ever European Union-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, which opened in Brussels on Wednesday.
International Business Times · Oct 16, 2024 Saudi Crown Prince In Brussels For First EU-Gulf Summit Gulf leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gather with EU heads of state and government in Brussels Wednesday for a summit aimed at averting a "general conflagration" in the Middle East.
Top News · Oct 11, 2024 Iran Seeks Diplomatic Efforts To Reduce Israel's Response Iran engages in diplomatic efforts with Middle Eastern countries amid tensions with Israel. US urges restraint and Gulf allies express concerns.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024 Iran general’s whereabouts in question after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah Conflicting reports include house arrest of Esmail Ghaani, who was in Beirut at time of Hassan Nasrallah’s killing