Gulf States

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.

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."

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.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
06/08/2023

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.

21/07/2023

As Turkey's leader tours the Gulf, the region is showcasing its global influence - analysis

While the countries in question may have issues between each other, the overall sense of these visits with the GCC and Turkey, is how united the region is.  

Did Iran achieve its goals in the Gulf? - opinion

Iranian diplomacy is swiftly moving towards building closer relations with its neighboring countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Russia and Gulf countries seek to increase cooperation - analysis

The Gulf is increasingly a center of world affairs, with Russia's meeting with the GCC coming amid the war in Ukraine as well as other high-profile international delegations.

Hezbollah’s drills convey a deadly message - opinion

Military drills by Hezbollah are Iran’s warning to Israel, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.

By AVI MELAMED
22/06/2023

Iran pushes for naval alliance in Indian ocean, claims Gulf countries may participate

Iran has previously worked with China and Russia but its new initiative may try to capitalize on reports of the UAE leaving the US-led Combined Maritime Forces.  

UAE says it withdrew from US-led maritime coalition two months ago

The Combined Maritime Forces is a 34-nation task force working on security, counter-terrorism and counter-piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf areas.

By REUTERS
31/05/2023
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