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

Arabic press review: Regional media reacts to end of Qatar blockade

Saudi Arabia and allies restore full diplomatic relations with Qatar

Saudi Arabia ends years-long blockade on Qatar

Qatar blockade: Saudi deal raises questions about prisoners, flight paths and bots

Qatar blockade: What caused it and why did it come to an end?

Qatar blockade: Gulf states sign 'solidarity and stability' deal

Qatar blockade: Saudi crown prince embraces Qatari emir as GCC summit begins

Qatar reports repeated Bahraini violations of its territory to UN

Qatar sees no political obstacles to resolving Gulf crisis, foreign minister says

Egypt, UAE welcome Kuwaiti efforts to settle Gulf diplomatic crisis with Qatar

Saudi foreign minister says deal 'close' to end Qatar blockade

Qatar blockade: Kuwait says progress made towards deal to end isolation