Israel-Palestine: Qatar working to ‘de-escalate situation’ Qatari official says Gulf country in touch with both sides ‘in the context of its role as a mediator’. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2023
Study says warming may push more hurricanes toward US coasts A new study says changes in air patterns as the world warms will likely push more and nastier hurricanes up against the United States’ east and Gulf coasts The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023
Rare April Subtropical Storm May Brew In Gulf Of Mexico Next Week Next week, an approaching tropical or subtropical system may hit the southern United States. Zenger · Apr 6, 2023
Families mourn ‘devastating’ suicide rates among Nepal’s migrant workers Almost 12% of Nepali migrant workers who die abroad, mainly in the Gulf and Malaysia, take their own lives The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023
Kuwait Speaker Slams PM, Appeals to Leadership for Intervention The political crisis in Kuwait intensified on Tuesday after National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim launched an unprecedented attack on the Gulf state’s prime minister, accusing him of obstructing progress and causing the current predicament. Al-Ghanim urged political leaders to intervene immediately to stop what he called “mischief” by the premier.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023
Flooded Gulf of Carpentaria communities shocked by generosity as truckloads of donations arrive Much-needed supplies have arrived in flood-hit towns thanks to the work of two men and a handful of businesses, who say the government and media must do more to help. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
Al Marzouqi Appointed General Coordinator for Negotiations and Head of GCC Negotiating Team Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Albudaiwi held talks on Wednesday with Dr. Raja bin Manahi Al Marzouqi, newly-appointed General Coordinator for Negotiations and Head of the Negotiating Team of the GCC, on the occasion of his appointment. The GCC Ministerial Council had on March 22 issued… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023
Asian Cup Confirmed for Jan-Feb Slot in Qatar Next Year The next edition of the Asian Cup will be held in Qatar from Jan. 12 to Feb. 10 in 2024, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Wednesday. The quadrennial continental championship was awarded to China in 2019 but the world's most populous country relinquished the rights this year as… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023
UAE president, Israeli PM discuss strengthening ties in phone call - UAE state media United Arab Emirates' president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed the Gulf state's commitment to relations with Israel in a call with prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu that discussed strengthening ties, UAE state media said on Tuesday. Reuters · Apr 4, 2023
GCC Says Conditions Suitable to Hold Peace Talks in Yemen Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Albudaiwi stressed on Tuesday that conditions are “suitable” to launch peace talks aimed at resolving the conflict in Yemen. In a statement marking one year since the adoption of a nationwide ceasefire in the country, he called for prioritizing Yemen’s higher national… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2023
Hurricane Ian hit Cat 5 in Gulf, was officially Florida’s most expensive storm MIAMI — Hurricane Ian is officially the most expensive storm in Florida’s history, with a price tag of $109 billion in damage. Miami Herald · Apr 3, 2023
Leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia meet after months of tension The leaders of Egypt and Saudi Arabia have met in the kingdom amid months of tension between the two regional powers The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023
Oil prices surge as Saudi Arabia leads shock production cuts Analysts say move will help fill Russian president Vladimir Putin’s war coffers The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023
The Biden administration sells oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico Energy companies secured access to 1.6 million acres of waters offered at auction. It's the second time this month that the administration has opened federal territory for new fossil fuel drilling. WEKU · Mar 29, 2023
The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2023 US puts Italy-sized chunk of Gulf of Mexico up for auction for oil drilling In latest blow to Joe Biden’s reputation as the ‘climate president’, 73.3m acres of the gulf will be offered for fossil fuel extraction
Autosport · Mar 28, 2023 Equal-gender racing team plots F1 entry in 2026 Named Formula Equal, the proposed team is expecting to operate with 50/50 percent split between men and women working at the outfit, and is planning to work out of an unspecified "Gulf area country" - with Saudi Arabia believed to be among the key underwriters of the project.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023 ''Jellabiya''…Annual Top Fashion Trend in Ramadan Fashion designers compete every year to come out with designs that keep up with the trends. Known as “jellabiya” - this traditional garment has always been the top fashion choice in the Gulf and Islamic countries during the holy month of Ramadan, which caught the attention of most international fashion…
The Conversation · Mar 27, 2023 As longterm partnership with US fades, Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its diplomacy – and recent deals with China, Iran and Russia fit this strategy The fact that Saudi Arabia entered a rapprochement deal with Iran and chose China to broker it came as a surprise to many international observers.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2023 Iran Welcomes Gulf Ministerial Statement on Resumption of Relations with Saudi Arabia Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed the statement issued at the 155th GCC Ministerial Council on the resumption of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Spokesman Nasser Kanaani expressed his country's aspirations for the agreement to be influential in promoting peace and stability in the region. Saudi Arabia and Iran announced earlier…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2023 GCC Foreign Ministers: Saudi-Iranian Agreement Helps Resolve Region’s Differences through Dialogue Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers have welcomed the Saudi-Iran agreement sponsored by China.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2023 Saudi FM Holds Talks with Kuwaiti Counterpart in Riyadh Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, reported the Saudi Press Agency, They tackled the strong solid relations between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and ways to support and develop them in various fields.…
AAP · Mar 22, 2023 Flood-ravaged outback town leaders meet with PM The leaders of two outback Queensland towns will meet with the prime minister over help to repair their flood-ravaged far north communities.
Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023 When cricket ‘legends’ brought cheer to a Qatar neighbourhood Pakistani-dominated Asia Lions beat World Giants in the Legends League Cricket tournament hosted by the Gulf state.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023 Qatar: 4,000 World Cup Huts Sent to Quake-Hit Türkiye, Syria Qatar has sent 4,000 cabins built to house fans at last year's World Cup to earthquake survivors in Türkiye and Syria, authorities said Monday. The Associated Press watched as the latest batch of pre-fabricated cabins was loaded onto a cargo ship in the Arabian Gulf. The Qatar Development Fund began…
Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023 Analysis: Iran’s influence prevents Iraq’s Arab reintegration Ties between Iraq and the Gulf Arab monarchies have warmed in recent years, but Iran ultimately has more influence.