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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.

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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.

Travel News

Why you should visit Doha in 2026

The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

Travel News

Six Gulf countries to launch Schengen-style tourist visa

The aim is to streamline travel in the region and make it easier to explore multiple countries in one trip.

Europe News

Trump mocks France's WWII victory celebrations in Qatar army speech

Trump lamented the US's lack of WWII victory celebrations, praised its role in the war, and asked Qatar for help with Iran during his Middle East visit.

Syria

Syria's road ahead: Is transport the key to acheiving stability?

Turkey has a major role in Syria's reconstruction, and transport investments like railway links are on the agenda although Gulf money may prove vital.

The Europe Conversation

Opportunities and challenges in EU's quest for closer ties with Gulf states

The EU has just had its first summit with the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council with the aim of developing a closer partnership with the powers in the region. It's a relationship built on opportunities but also multiple challenges, not least human rights issues.

Europe News

Brussels EU-Gulf summit discusses Middle East and Ukraine conflicts

The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell commended Gulf countries' efforts and stressed the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Europe

Can the EU-Gulf countries summit help bring peace to the Middle East?

The EU and Gulf countries will held today, 15 October, their first ever summit in Brussels.

Europe News

Saudi crown prince to attend EU-Gulf Cooperation Summit in Brussels

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and other Gulf leaders will be in Brussels for the first EU–Gulf Cooperation Summit, focusing on trade, security, and Middle East peace.

Sport

Deadly stampede breaks out outside Iraq stadium

A stampede outside a stadium in southern Iraq on Thursday killed at least two people and injured dozens, a health official said.

Culture news

Why are these Middle East countries censoring Netflix?

A statement from the Gulf Cooperation Council didn't go into specifics but there are some clues as to why they're upset.

Qatar

Qatar says Arab states' ultimatum 'made to be rejected'

Qatar says its sovereignty is at stake and that it won't shut down the Al Jazeera satellite channel.

USA

Donald Trump says it is time to call on Qatar to end its funding of terrorism

World News

Jailed for a Tweet: HRW slams attempts to silence online dissent in Gulf Arab States

Launching a new interactive website, which highlights 140 prominent activists, HRW calls on the countries to carry out reforms, rather than jail the peaceful critics.

Saudi Arabia

Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia amid US 'terror bill' debate

US President Barack Obama is in Riyadh to meet Saudi King Salman and attend a Gulf nations summit on stability, counter-terrorism and Iran.