Gulf Tensions

A digital war reveals full scale of UAE-Saudi rift

Two Gulf states that once enjoyed close ties are now locked in a battle of narratives, signalling a regional realignment from the Red Sea to the Horn of Africa

Turkey hunts for new security alliances as regional tensions rise

Egypt says it has 'identical' positions with Saudi Arabia on Yemen and Sudan

How Saudi-UAE tensions could reshape regional alignments in 2026

UAE announces withdrawal of its forces from Yemen following Saudi strikes

Iran says it seized Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in Gulf

Israel attacks Iran

Gulf states must act to avoid Israel's war on Iran spiralling into chaos

Hadi Kahalzadeh

Israel attacks Iran

Israel attacks Iran: Will Gulf states lead or be left behind?

Andreas Krieg

Qatar blockade ends: Cairo to normalise relations with Doha

Qatar minister calls on Gulf states to hold talks with Iran

Qatar blockade ends: Egypt to resume flights to Doha, opening economic doors

Bahraini authorities say Qatar ‘holding bodybuilding champion’

Saudi-Qatar flights resume after three-year dispute

Turkey welcomes UAE's positive statement on relations, but not yet fully convinced

Qataris celebrate end of Saudi-led siege

Qatar blockade ends: How Gulf detente could impact global football

Hotel diplomacy: Qatari hotel opens in Cairo as economic ties take centre stage

Qatar says it will not alter relations with Iran or Turkey after Gulf breakthrough

UAE to resume trade and travel with Qatar within a week

The dark motives behind Saudi Arabia's push for Gulf unity

David Hearst