Gulf States

Yemen’s fractured power struggle deepens its humanitarian, political crisis - opinion

As Yemen fractures between competing power centers, millions face poverty and hunger.

Yemeni children play soccer at a displaced persons camp in Marib, Yemen, October 29, 2024.
 Damaged military vehicles, reportedly sent by the United Arab Emirates to support Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatist forces, following an air strike carried out by the Saudi-led coalition in the port of Mukalla, southern Yemen, on December 30, 2025.

Gulf alliance tested as Saudi Arabia pushes back against UAE role in Yemen - analysis

 Smoke rises from an explosion after a projectile hit a group of buildings at an undisclosed location, after US President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, in this screengrab obtained from a ha

Red Sea conflict boosts Israel‑Gulf‑India defense innovation - opinion

 Representatives of the UAE, US, Israel, Bahrain Morocco and Egypt at the Steering Committee of the Negev Forum, June 27, 2022.

Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards - opinion


Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor

Under Kuwait's constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir but assumes power only after taking an oath in parliament.

 Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah meets Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured) at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, August 29, 2023.

Qatar to host foreign ministers from Gulf on Sunday

The meeting, reported in Arab News, is expected to take place ahead of the 44th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.

A Qatar Airways flight.

The Gulf, Gaza, and normalization - opinion

The main concerns in the Gulf states and Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Leaders and representatives of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) attend a meeting during their annual summit in Kuwait City, Kuwait, December 5, 2017.

Houthi drone strike kills two in Bahrain, ceasefire violations continue

The incident represented a major escalation after more than a year of relative calm in Yemen as peace efforts gained momentum.

 A view of ballistic missiles during a military parade held by the Houthis to mark the anniversary of their takeover in Sanaa, Yemen September 21, 2023

Rising temperatures raise demand for solutions in Gulf nations

With temperatures soaring around the Persian Gulf, steps are being taken to cool things down, including introducing environmentally friendly laws and planting millions of trees.

Italian tourists walk in the Mesquite Dunes during heat wave in Death Valley National Park, California

Israel to build hydrogen pipeline to Gulf countries, Europe - energy minister

National Infrastructure, Energy, and Water Minister Israel Katz also announced an increase in the budget for the Tamar reservoir.

 Smokestacks at an Israel Electric Corp power station are seen from the Mediterranean, some 10 kilometers from the coastal Israeli city of Hadera January 22, 2014.

Japan holds important talks with Gulf, Arab states - analysis

The trend is part of a larger shift by the Middle East to focus efforts on trade and diplomacy with China, Japan, South Korea, and other powerful Asian states.

 Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi attends a press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry (not pictured) in Cairo, Egypt September 5, 2023.

Israel wants free trade agreement with Bahrain, FM tells Arab media

Eli Cohen to Bahraini Al-Ayyam: "No one in the world is more interested in ending the issue with the Palestinians than Israel."

The flags of the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Bahrain flutter along a road in Netanya, Israel September 14, 2020

Qatar's tourism industry thrives post-World Cup: 347% increase in arrivals expected

Doha is increasingly competitive with more traditional tourist centers such as Dubai and Manama.

  Fans arriving in Qatar - Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar - November 19, 2022

Iran, Russia spar over ‘non-negotiable’ Gulf islands

Russia issued a joint statement with the Gulf Cooperation Council in support of the UAE's initiative to reach a peaceful agreement on the three Gulf islands.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin sits next to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022.