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Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral

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Business

The UAE's OPEC exit puts Gulf oil unity to the test

The UAE's exit from OPEC signals a strategic shift, raising questions about Gulf coordination and the organisation's future.

Saudi Arabia

GCC summit shows unity, but highlights coordination gaps

Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist.

Egypt

El-Sisi warns of attempts to ‘redraw Middle East map’

The Egyptian president warned that the Middle East is entering a “critical phase”, with attempts to redraw its map, and called for state sovereignty to be respected.

Travel News

Foreign airlines to gradually resume flight operations in Qatar

Qatar Airways also ramps up its global routes for summer as the Gulf state’s aviation sector moves to restore normality following regional tensions.

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Egypt–Italy Ro-Ro link gains traction connecting Europe and Gulf trade

An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region.

Travel News

Saudi Arabia gears up for new motorsport hotel and horse racing venue

Saudi Arabia’s gigacity project has plans to shift to high-gear, creating a hub for international motorsports, equestrian racing and positioning itself as a year-round destination for residences, leisure and tourism.

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Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader

The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects.

Europe Today

Gulf chief calls for 'upgrade' in diplomatic relation with the EU

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council calls to upgrade partnership with Gulf and the European Union in aftermath of Iran war in Euronews interview.

Europe News

EU pursues 'deeper' Gulf partnerships, Costa tells Euronews in Doha

In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”.

Egypt

Egypt deepens diplomacy amid Iran war tensions

Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict.

Business

Five European nations and Japan to 'contribute' to Hormuz security

The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout.

Business

Strikes on Gulf energy hubs threaten global LNG supply for months

Strikes on key Gulf energy sites are becoming more frequent and more damaging, beginning to unsettle supply and expose vulnerabilities across the region.

Qatar

Iran war enters dangerous phase as regime shows resilience

Iran’s leadership is under pressure but the system is built to endure, says Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, warning the conflict could become a long and grinding war.

Economy

Global banks tighten security in Gulf hubs after new Iran threat

Precautionary moves by global lenders highlight growing concern that regional tensions could disrupt banking operations in the Gulf, as Iran is signalling that it may diversify its attacks.

Qatar

Qatari forces intercept Iranian missiles as Doha fire contained

On day two after US strikes on Iran, Tehran continued to launch missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, including Qatar, raising regional tensions and prompting authorities to advise residents to stay vigilant.

Europe News

EU courts the Gulf in push for free trade agreement

The EU's special envoy to the Gulf told Euronews it's high time to get a deal done as Brussels looks to bolster business ties with wealthy Arab nations. Free trade talks have stalled for two decades over political disagreements and conditions for market access.