After major arms sales, Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar: What to know The president is urging Gulf countries to increase their investment in the US after a series of bilateral economic and defense deals in recent months. Saudi Arabia
UAE, Qatar investments fuel Jared Kushner's firm assets to $4.8 billion Commitments from Abu Dhabi–based asset manager Lunate and the Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund, increased Affinity’s assets by $1.5 billion over a year. United Arab Emirates
US plans to sell $1.96 billion of MQ-9 drones to Qatar Qatar could become the first Gulf state to receive the drones, the sale of which the Pentagon has supported for years despite concerns within the State Department during the Biden administration. Qatar
Analysis Emboldened by Trump, Netanyahu is driving Israel into judicial crisis By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
AL-Monitor Doha: Witness racing legends at Qatar 1812 KM Elite racing comes to the Qatari capital this week with the 1812 KM – FIA World Endurance Championship 2025. Qatar
In Qatar, Russia's Lavrov rejects European force in Ukraine, pushes for Syria access During the visit, Russia and Qatar agreed to step up cooperation via a gas forum and their sovereign wealth funds and discussed the political transitions in Syria and Lebanon. Qatar
JPMorgan to reclassify Qatar, Kuwait as developed markets: What it means JPMorgan’s Global Index Research team said that Qatar and Kuwait will be removed from the Emerging Markets Bond Index starting from March 31. Qatar
Why is Iran urging Qatar to release $6B in frozen oil payments? The payments, by South Korea for Iranian oil, were initially frozen in Seoul bank accounts in 2019, after the Trump administration increased sanctions on Iran, before transfer to Qatar. Qatar
Analysis Qatar to invest $10 billion in India as trade ties expand beyond energy The announcement came as Qatar's emir wrapped up a two-day state visit to India. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
AL-Monitor Doha: Qatar International Food Festival brings 100 kiosks, 20+ chefs The Qatar International Food Festival takes center stage this week in Doha, bringing flavors from all around the world to the city. Qatar
AL-Monitor Doha: Qatar National Sports Day This week in Doha a series of exciting events awaits, from National Sports Day festivities to AgriteQ 2025’s sustainable agriculture showcase. Qatar
CNN launches new operation in Qatar amid regional rivalry: What we know CNN's move will fuel Qatar’s growing role as a media hub in the region. Qatar
Interview Qatar banks on Trump's help to sustain Gaza ceasefire Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari discusses the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal, the Trump administration's role in implementing it and the future of Hamas' political office in Doha. Majed al-Ansari Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson