Gulf states

UAE's President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud within Jeddah Security and Development Summit in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
MENA
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From brothers to rivals: Key moments in Saudi-UAE relations​

Once the twin pillars of regional security, the two Gulf heavyweights have seen their interests diverge on everything

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 December, 2025
Cargo Ship arriving in Kuwait Sea Port
Kuwait
Economy
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Kuwait signs $4.1 billion deal with China to build port

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 December, 2025
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Gulf-Israel ties
Analysis
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Israel and the Gulf: From potential partner to a growing threat

Giorgio Cafiero
06 November, 2025
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Iran-Saudi relations
Analysis
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Iran and Saudi Arabia edge closer after Israel's strike on Qatar

Sabena Siddiqui
24 September, 2025
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Gulf states
Analysis
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Saudi-Pakistan defence pact: A turning point for Gulf security?

Hana Elshehaby 
23 September, 2025
Illustration - Analysis - Trump family business
US politics
In-depth
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The Trump family's lucrative Middle East business empire

Dario Sabaghi
05 June, 2025
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Post-Assad Syria
Analysis
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How Gulf support could shape post-Assad Syria

Giorgio Cafiero
22 April, 2025
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Post-Assad Syria
Analysis
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A united front: The challenges of building Syria's new army

Francesco Salesio Schiavi 
03 February, 2025
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Post-Assad Syria
Analysis
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What role will Gulf states play in post-Assad Syria?

Giorgio Cafiero
09 January, 2025
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Gaza War
Analysis
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The key trends set to shape the Middle East in 2025

Giorgio Cafiero
23 December, 2024
An areal photo shows crowds of Syrians raising a giant independence-era flag, as they celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad's rule earlier this week at the central Umayyad Square in Damascus on December 13, 2024. (OMAR HAJ KADOUR/AFP via Getty)
Syria
MENA
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Bahrain 'ready to work with new Syria govt' amid talks in Jordan

The New Arab Staff
13 December, 2024
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Post-Assad Syria
Analysis
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What the fall of Assad could mean for the Middle East

Giorgio Cafiero
11 December, 2024
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visiting Wales
United Kingdom
MENA
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UK's Starmer to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE for investment boost

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 November, 2024
Lebanese Army vehicles patrol the town of Marjaayoun in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel on October 25, 2024. (AFP via Getty Images)
Lebanon-Israel conflict
MENA
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French minister urges wealthy Gulf to support Lebanese army

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 November, 2024
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Lebanon-Israel conflict
Analysis
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Who will rebuild Lebanon after Israel's war?

Cian Ward
07 November, 2024
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Riyadh
Lebanon-Israel conflict
Analysis
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How Gulf states are responding to the Iran-Israel conflict

Giorgio Cafiero
16 October, 2024
UK Hosts International Investment Summit
United Kingdom
World
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Deals with Gulf a 'priority', says UK trade minister at summit

The New Arab Staff
15 October, 2024
Many rockets, fired from Iran, are seen over Jerusalem from Hebron, West Bank on October 01, 2024. The Israeli army announced that missiles were fired from Iran towards Israel and sirens were heard across the country, especially in Tel Aviv.
Iran
MENA
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Iran: Gulf states must not allow use of airspace against Iran

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 October, 2024
New Hezbollah Museum Highlights Drones And Captured Military Vehicles
Gaza War
Analysis
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The Arab League and Hezbollah: A shift in policy?

Giorgio Cafiero
16 July, 2024
Citizens without citenzhip: The Gulf women banned from giving their children citizenship
GCC
Society
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The Gulf women banned from giving their children citizenship

Nazeeha Saeed

Nazeeha Saeed

20 September, 2023
Gulf states
MENA
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Gulf oil states expand Pacific presence

The New Arab Staff
29 June, 2023