Qatari-led consortium signs $7B deal with Syria for 5,000 MW of electricity Syria’s electricity grid needs extensive expansion after 14 years of civil war. Syria
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Art of exile: Must-see film exhibit at Mathaf Don’t miss: Google Cloud Summit, showjumping thrills and Eid shopping. Qatar
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal joins growing list of airlines flying to Syria Several regional airlines have resumed or plan to resume flights to Syria. Saudi Arabia
Gulf states court China, ASEAN at landmark Malaysia summit: What to know The Gulf Cooperation Council’s summit with the Southeast Asia bloc was expanded to include China, bringing the emir of Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat to Malaysia. Qatar
Analysis What’s next for US-Gulf tech ties after Trump’s trillion-dollar tour? By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Trump’s Gulf trip lifts embattled Boeing with Qatar, UAE deals By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
AI chips, drones, jets: A look at Trump's $3.2 trillion megadeals during Gulf trip Amid photo ops and lavish receptions, President Donald Trump’s Gulf trip yielded $3.2 trillion in announced deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE — though some details remain vague. United States
Trump floats plan for Gaza 'freedom zone' The US president once more suggested that the United States could take ownership of the Palestinian territory. Palestine
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Power players come to Doha for Qatar Economic Forum Art at Mathaf, Travis Scott live and Table tennis world finals. Qatar
US, Qatar's $243.5B deal includes sale of up to 210 Boeing jets: What to know The United States and Qatar inked economic deals worth more than $243.5 billion, laying the groundwork for a bigger $1.2 trillion package of expanded investment and trade, the White House said. Qatar
Defense, energy and AI deals await Trump during Gulf visit: What to know Trump will kick off his regional trip by participating in a Saudi-US Investment Forum meeting, while Qatar and the UAE may be eyeing more cooperation defense and technology. Saudi Arabia
In Gulf trip, Trump to prioritize blockbuster deals amid regional turmoil President Donald Trump is set to land in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the first stop in a Gulf tour focused on securing massive investments. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Will Trump's push for Gulf investment align with regional economic realities? During his May 13-16 trip, Trump aims to unveil trillions of dollars in Gulf investment and trade commitments in the United States. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
US eases foreign investment rules days before Trump Gulf visit: What to know Gulf states are estimated to manage 40% of the world’s sovereign wealth and are some of the biggest investors in the United States. Saudi Arabia
Mideast airlines suspend Pakistan flights following Indian strikes Pakistan closed its airspace for 48 hours starting early Wednesday following Indian airstrikes on several locations that left at least 15 people dead. United Arab Emirates
Interview Qatar’s digital future offers opportunities in AI, energy, says head of US-Qatar Business Council Talent, not just capital, is key to sustainable growth, says Sheikha Mayes Al Thani. Sheikha Mayes Al Thani Managing Director, US-Qatar Business Council