The New Arab Staff

Osama Saad El-Din

Saad El-Din

Writer based in Doha. Writes for Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister publication.

Iran's $6 billion frozen in Qatar remains tied to US-Iran negotiations, highlighting the intersection of sanctions, diplomacy and regional mediation.

08 July, 2026

Qatar confronts falling export revenues, budget deficits and market pressures 100 days after attacks disrupted LNG production facilities.

08 June, 2026

While Doha has shown a clear capacity to withstand the shock due to its financial strength, the crisis is simultaneously raising broader questions about supply.

30 April, 2026

As US President Donald Trump begins his two-day visit to Qatar on Wednesday, many predict the two countries' strategic and economic ties are set to deepen.

14 May, 2025

In-depth: Some Western media have been escalating and amplifying criticism of Qatar in the run-up to the World Cup, which kicks off in a few days, but despite Qatari efforts to enact significant changes, this has not been acknowledged, Qataris say

18 November, 2022