Interview Resumption in Yemen's oil exports 'possible' with security measures: VP Deputy chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Sultan Ali al-Aradah expressed confidence in US President Donald Trump's approach to the Houthis and Iran, though a military campaign against the group may face limitations.
Analysis Can Kuwait secure a Saudi-style defense pact with Pakistan? Kuwait and other GCC states are looking to Pakistan, among other countries, for alternate security arrangements and multilayered deterrence. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Analysis Saudi nuclear deal adds new wrinkle if Iran talks resume Should the United States and Iran return to the negotiating table, the newly reached US-Saudi nuclear deal could give Tehran fresh leverage. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Kuwait hands citizen life sentence for spying for Iran, Hezbollah: What to know A Kuwaiti court has convicted a citizen of of spying for Iran and sentenced him to life in prison. Kuwait
Is Egypt ready to turn page on Gulf crisis with Qatar? Egypt has welcomed the recent Kuwaiti efforts to end the Gulf crisis pitting a Saudi-led bloc of nations, including Egypt, against Qatar. Qatar
'Seeds of progress' in ending Gulf row with Qatar, UAE envoy says UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef al-Otaiba signaled the Gulf parties are getting closer to an agreement. United Arab Emirates
Trump's national security adviser says ending Gulf rift 'priority' Qatar has been under a land, sea and air blockade by four regional states since 2017. Qatar
Economic uncertainty looms after Kuwaiti emir's death Kuwait faces a wave of bankruptcies as the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc on the emirate’s economy, which is in desperate need of reform. Kuwait
Qatar, UAE battle at the Hague over UN anti-discrimination resolution At the International Court of Justice, Qatar and the UAE are arguing over whether the latter violated the UN resolution when it took various actions against Qatar during the 2017 crisis. Originals
GCC Railway: a train across a fractured Gulf? The repeatedly delayed rail network could boost regional trade and ease mobility. Originals
Qatar Airways sues Saudi Arabia, UAE, others over airspace closure Qatar's flagship airline is seeking billions in damages from the 2017 diplomatic crisis. Originals
UN high court sides with Qatar in aviation dispute The aviation row centers on a years-long air boycott imposed by Qatar's regional rivals. Qatar
Has China gained an edge on the US in the Gulf? China has upped the ante, but the United States holds the winning hand; Oman weighs risks and benefits of Gulf bailout; will migrant workers return to GCC? Legacy: Gulf
Oman weighs costs of bailout from Gulf neighbors Gulf countries might step up to keep Oman’s public finances afloat, but experts warn strings may be attached. Saudi Arabia
Have taxes killed GCC economic integration? Saudi Arabia's recent decision to increase its value-added tax by 200% could spell the end of chances for regional economic integration and policy coordination. Saudi Arabia
Qatar coup rumors leave trail to regional rivals An apparently doctored video made the rounds on Twitter Monday suggesting a coup was under way in Qatar. Saudi Arabia
