Qatar locks in US LNG through 2054 as it looks beyond Hormuz The Gulf state agreed to buy up to 4 million tons of US liquefied natural gas annually through 2054. Qatar
Turkey says Qatar Eurofighter jet deal still on track despite Iran war Ankara expects Doha to submit a draft sales contract for the fighter jets, as Turkey seeks to acquire aircraft that can be delivered sooner than its newly ordered Eurofighters. Turkey
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha A world of jewels in Doha Also this week: Silk Road treasures, George Wassouf and world-class padel By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Qatar PM in Beirut as Lebanon seeks economic relief: What to know Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani’s visit to Beirut coincides with the Lebanese authorities’ ongoing efforts to curb Hezbollah’s influence in the country. Lebanon
Analysis Gulf oil exports are back, but how durable is recovery? By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Hamas faces red line in Trump's take-it-or-leave-it Gaza plan The clock is ticking for Hamas to respond to a deal that would require its disarmament in exchange for an end to the war. Palestine
Analysis Trump offers Netanyahu cover as Israel's far right recoils at Gaza peace plan The latest peace plan for Gaza offers something previous ones lacked: a way for the Israeli prime minister to save face. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Trump family further expands Gulf business with $1B Jeddah plaza project It will be the second Trump-branded development in the kingdom after the launch of Trump Tower Jeddah last December. Saudi Arabia
Interview Qatar says 'ambitious' Gaza plan hinges on Trump applying Israel leverage Qatari spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said security assurances are needed following the Israeli strike on Qatari soil, adding that Israel’s “unhinged” prime minister must “be put on a leash.” Majed al-Ansari Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledge $89M for Syrian public sector: What to know The new Syrian government has struggled to pay public workers sufficiently and is implementing a plan aimed at rooting out “ghost employees" who do not show up to work. Syria
Pentagon had no warning Israel planned to strike Qatar, US general says The top US Air Force commander for the Middle East said early warning systems did not determine that Israeli warplanes had launched ballistic missiles towards Qatar, a US ally, until it was too late, following fresh concerns about the Pentagon's ambitions to build an air defense umbrella for the region. United States
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha puts mental well-being centrestage Also this week: Phoenix Games, Zinatha Fashion and Coldplay by Candlelight. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Middle East debt issuance near $200B record amid September borrowing surge A borrowing boom driven by Saudi Arabia and Turkey arrives amid a broader wave of issuances in 2025, underlining the Middle East’s status as one of the busiest and most resilient players in international debt markets. Saudi Arabia
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s couture meets 12th-century tales From couture to comedy: Doha welcomes Sahar Alanaqa fashion showcase, John Achkar stand-up and more. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Hamas leader gives first TV interview since Israel’s Doha attack: What to know Ghazi Hamad is the first member of the Palestinian group who was present when Israel bombed their compound to appear in public. Qatar
Rubio pushes mediation in Qatar as Israel launches Gaza City assault The top US diplomat arrived in Doha to meet with Qatari leaders as the country reels from the recent Israeli strike on its soil. Qatar
Arab, Islamic leaders urge 'review' of Israel ties at emergency summit after Doha strikes The meeting comes less than a week after Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hamas’ leadership in Doha, a move Gulf states say poses a serious threat to regional security. Qatar
