Qatari royal expands Africa push with $12B in Botswana after $39B in DRC, Zambia A Qatari delegation began a tour of 10 African countries on Aug. 13 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, to explore investment opportunities. Qatar
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Knots, circles and tension at Sharjah Art From Aegean bites to expansive views on identity. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Sudan restricts gold trade as currency falls: What to know The UAE, historically the largest importer of Sudanese gold, could be affected by the move, and Khartoum is seeking to reduce exports of the commodity to the Gulf state over a dispute related to the civil war. Sudan
Newsletter: China-Middle East UAE rivals China in Africa A UAE-based resource investment firm on Monday broke ground on a major solar plant in the Central African Republic that aims to power over 300,000 households once operational By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Analysis What UAE interest in South Korea’s KF-21 jets signals for Gulf defense strategy By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Diverging Gulf bets: PIF exits US tech stocks as Mubadala reshuffles portfolio During a quarter in which US stocks began surging toward record highs, two of the Gulf's most influential investors took different approaches to the market. United Arab Emirates
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Global art masterpieces arrive at Louvre Abu Dhabi Also this week: Mamluk art, light installations, desert dining and live Qawwali. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Jordan, UAE military chiefs vow stronger defense ties in Amman meeting Jordan has moved to increase military cooperation with the UAE in recent years, including via joint exercises as the Hashemite Kingdom works to bolster its defenses. Jordan
Dubai Police to host expanded esports event amid UAE gaming push: What to know The UAE wants to grow its esports sector as part of its economic diversification plans, mirroring a similar endeavor in neighboring Saudi Arabia. United Arab Emirates
Landmark $18.7B Santos-ADNOC takeover delayed: What to know Santos said in a statement that the due diligence period, initially set for six weeks, has been extended until Aug. 22. United Arab Emirates
How an Arabic translation firm from Jordan became a Gulf AI player Tarjama, now based in Dubai, recently raised $15 million to accelerate the rollout of an Arabic-language AI platform for businesses in the Middle East. Jordan
UAE looks to boost Russia trade to $23B despite Trump tariff threats The two countries signed a trade agreement focusing on several key sectors, including fintech, health care, logistics, transportation and services. United Arab Emirates
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai From the UAE to Japan, artists converge for Louvre Abu Dhabi's Art Here 2025 Shadow play at the Louvre, luxe towers and a glimpse into the past By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
UAE president heads to Russia to meet Putin as ties grow: What to know UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan is heading to Moscow on Thursday for an official visit, his second in less than a year as Russian-Emirati relations continue to develop rapidly. United Arab Emirates
UAE’s ADNOC inks 10-year gas deal with India: What to know The UAE is seeking to export more gas to India as domestic consumption is projected to rise in the South Asian country. United Arab Emirates
Despite travel warning, Israel says diplomatic missions in UAE remain open: What to know The developments come as Israeli Ambassador Yossi Shelley faces growing scrutiny over his behavior in the UAE, with media reports suggesting diplomatic tensions and possible internal discussions about his future in the role. Israel
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Bubble Land in Dubai: Naeemeh Kazemi’s surreal new show A surrealist show at Alserkal, a Nordic-Japanese feast, and the UAE’s cultural reach in Osaka. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture