Gulf

Reuters sees map of UAE plans for Gaza housing complex on Israeli side of Gaza's Yellow Line

The planning map shows where the "UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex" would be constructed near Rafah.

Gaza City, November 25, 2025.
Iranian Army drone fleet parades on the occasion of National Army Day on April 18, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.

'Still lethal': As Tehran tests US resolve, Iranian drones pose a deadly threat, experts say

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Pacific Ocean August 10, 2024.

US seeks to prevent further Iranian harrasment of ships in Gulf - analysis

Chief of Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, welcomes Saudi Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025.

US inaction would ‘embolden’ Iran after denial of airspace access, Saudi defense minister warns


Bahrain, Kuwait are investigating thousands of citizenship fraud cases

The countries’ generous benefits for their citizens, along with access to unrestricted movement, have inspired thousands to fraudulently obtain citizenship in Bahrain or Kuwait

A Special Force personnel guards an entrance to the crime scene where a blast killed one and seriously injured two police officers in the village of Diraz west of Manama, Bahrain, June 19, 2017.

UAE denounces Netanyahu statement on inviting it to participate in Gaza's civil administration

The UAE has frequently criticized Israel over the war and the high civilian death toll, though it has asserted that diplomatic ties have allowed it to get aid into the Gaza Strip.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, talk as they walk through an airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates January 30, 2022.

Biden on Israel: What’s good for Arab voters in Michigan, bad for Arab rulers in Gulf - analysis

What necessarily fits the Arab voters in the US isn't necessarily what is suitable for Arabian Gulf states.

 U.S. President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 7, 2024.

Red Sea ship hit by drone off coast of Yemen's Aden

The UKMTO said in an advisory note that a ship had been attacked 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden.

 Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023

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.

US: Houthis' maritime attacks put international shipping at risk - analysis

It is unclear if the Houthis intended to send a message while purposely missing their target or if the missiles were inaccurate.

 A Houthi terrorist stands on the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

Bahraini crown prince condemns Hamas, calls to release hostages

Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also said that security would not be realized without a two-state solution, in which he described the United States as "indispensable" in achieving.

 ON SUNDAY, President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal are welcomed to the Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

Iran adding cruise missiles to frigate in bid to strengthen navy

Iran doesn’t have very many large surface ships capable of performing blue-water naval operations far from base.

Two Iranian warships Khark (back) and Sabalan (front) are docked in Port Sudan Sepember 20, 2013

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

Abraham Accords opened Israel to the Middle East's 'most dynamic trading hub'

Dorian Barak discusses the third anniversary of the Accords and how trade has been normalized and blossomed with countries in the region and globally.

 Flags of United Arab Emirates and Israel flutter during Israel's National Day ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai, in Dubai