The New Arab Staff

Shaimaa Al Youssef

Shaimaa Al Youssef

Shaimaa Al Youssef is a journalist specialising in Middle East affairs

Beyond Ukraine's diplomatic drive, long-term defence agreements highlight the Gulf's ongoing shift towards a diversified security infrastructure

09 April, 2026

Fertiliser prices are surging in Egypt amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, as war-driven energy shocks raise farming costs and fuel fears of a looming food crisis

08 April, 2026

Whether in Aleppo, Tehran, or Istanbul, bazaars operate as parallel centres of power, able to negotiate with rulers - or bring governments down

03 February, 2026

The attack on Doha represents a dramatic escalation in Israel's military doctrine, signalling open disregard for diplomacy, sovereignty, and international law

11 September, 2025