The Latest Breaking News from Gulf

Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations

Tourism is a pillar of Saudi Vision 2030, and China ranks very high globally as a source of tourists.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2023

Why thousands of dead fish have been washing ashore along Texas Gulf Coast

Cleanup efforts at Quintana Beach have been under way since the event began on Friday.

Axios · Jun 12, 2023

£19.3bn of fossil fuels imported by UK from authoritarian states in year since Ukraine war

As Russian oil and gas imports fell petrostates including UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia increased exports to UK

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023

Iran reopens its embassy in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf rivals restore ties

The reopened embassy could ease travel between the two countries as they work to resume direct flights, increase trade and restore business ties.

WEKU · Jun 6, 2023

What does Erdogan’s re-election mean for Turkey-Gulf relations?

Economic and defence deals, along with the Turkish president’s personal ties with regional leaders, to boost relations.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023

N’Golo Kante targeted for Saudi Arabia transfer as Chelsea uncertainty grows

French midfielder could follow Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to the Gulf state, with Lionel Messi also in talks

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2023

State initiates talks on chartered flights for peak season

The State government has started initial parleys to operate chartered flights or additional flights in the Gulf sector in the coming peak season.

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023

Iran says to form naval alliance with Gulf states to ensure regional stability

Iran's navy commander said his country and Saudi Arabia, as well as three other Gulf states, plan to form a naval alliance that will also include India and Pakistan, Iranian media reported on Saturday.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

Emirati hosts want UN climate talks to deliver 'game-changing results,' with big oil at the table

A senior United Arab Emirates official says the Gulf nation wants a U.N. climate summit it’s hosting later this year to deliver “game-changing results” for international efforts to curb global warming

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

Kerala govt. to discuss exorbitant fares with airlines ferrying expats from Gulf countries, mulls use of charter flights

Kerala govt. to discuss exorbitant fares with airlines ferrying expats from Gulf countries, mulls use of charter flights

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023