Gulf cautiously welcomes US-Iran deal as Hezbollah congratulates Tehran Arab and regional countries welcomed the deal to end the war between Iran and the United States. Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Region welcomes US-Iran deal Gulf states, Turkey and Lebanon cautiously praise the framework while urging full implementation and protection of maritime trade routes. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Gulf aluminum pursues global deals as Hormuz crisis accelerates shift Gulf aluminum exporters are targeting global deals amid fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war, which has pushed prices to multiyear highs in early June. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran says no final decision yet on deal Tehran says a deal is not yet finalized as Washington drops a major case against Turkey and Riyadh restores trade ties with Lebanon. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: FutureVerse Gulf logistics startups ride Hormuz trade shift By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Turkey pushes Iraq, Syria trade routes as Hormuz crisis disrupts Gulf shipping By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis UAE's Sky News Arabia split from Sky raises issue of media, power in Gulf By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Palestinian folklore, memory and resistance in Dubai By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
UAE's AMEA Power commissions Egypt's largest solar plant Egypt's Aswan governorate is set to host the country’s largest solar project in a deal with the Emirati energy firm. Egypt
Gulf states reach out to new Syrian leaders ahead of Jordan talks: What we know Bahrain's King Hamad sent a letter to HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, while the UAE has held direct contact with opposition groups. Qatar is set to reopen embassy in Damascus soon. Syria
UAE to host world's largest production plant for certain bioplastics The world's largest bioplastic plant will soon become an industry player in Abu Dhabi's free trade zones. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Syrian rebel offensive worries Gulf states as they rally around Assad Most Arab Gulf states have quickly expressed solidarity with Damascus, but the ongoing rebel offensive has caught many by surprise and adds a layer of uncertainty over Arab normalization with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. By Giorgio Cafiero
Dubai property market prices to rise further next year, Knight Frank says Dubai’s real estate market, which has been booming for the last five years, is predicted to soar even higher. United Arab Emirates
Heineken to draft in Gulf’s first large-scale brewery in Dubai The Dubai-based brewery will begin construction in late 2025 and has secured all necessary permits, Heineken said in a statement. United Arab Emirates
ADNOC launches $80B low carbon energy company XRG: What we know XRG, which will operate separately to ADNOC, is expected to double its asset value over the next decade. United Arab Emirates
Emirates Airline 'frustrated' at aircraft shortage due to manufacturer delays Executives at the Middle East’s largest airline have frequently expressed their dismay over delays and uncertainty around the delivery of the Boeing 777-9X jets. United Arab Emirates
UAE’s Jewish community in shock as arrests made in Israeli rabbi’s killing The Israeli-Jewish community in the United Arab Emirates is horrified after the killing of prominent Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan. Israel
Congress bill seeks to block US arms sales to UAE over Sudan war The resolution and legislation introduced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Sara Jacobs comes amid international frustration with the escalating Sudanese civil war, as well as the UAE's denial of involvement in the conflict. United Arab Emirates
After UAE visit, Qatari PM holds talks in Iran as Hamas officials depart Doha A Gulf political official told Al-Monitor on Wednesday that the Qatari prime minister's visit to the UAE is designed to communicate Doha's new policy toward Hamas, where it seeks to be more in alignment with them regarding the group. Qatar
Culture After Ronaldo, Neymar scores $54 million penthouse in Dubai The Brazilian soccer player is the latest athlete to acquire property in the UAE’s largest city. United Arab Emirates