HSBC CEO says alternative oil pipelines reduces Gulf reliance on key waterway Dubai: Gulf countries could reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz within five years by investing in pipelines and logistics networks that carry exports around the strategic waterway, according to HSBC Group Chie»»»

The US dollar exchange rate against the Egyptian pound rose by approximately 60 piasters during Monday’s trading sessions in banks operating within the local market, reaching levels between LE 54.26-54.45 for buying, according to the announced exchange rates: During evening trading, the US dollar w»»»

The US dollar exchange rate against the Egyptian pound rose by approximately 60 piasters during Monday’s trading sessions in banks operating within the local market, reaching levels between LE 54.26-54.45 for buying, according to the announced exchange rates: During evening trading, the US dollar w»»»

Rescue teams recover body after suspected suicide attempt, identity remain unclear Dubai: Firefighters and marine rescue teams in Kuwait recovered a body after receiving a report that a person had allegedly jumped from Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Causeway in a suspected suicide attempt, authorit»»»

Travel advisories issued for Saudi routes; cancellations and delays persist. Flights from the UAE continue to face disruption on Wednesday, October 21, as airlines adjust services amid escalating regional security tensions. Several flights to Saudi Arabia have been cancelled, while delays have been»»»

DUBAI: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted on Monday evening President Emmanuel Macron at Lusail Palance for official talks, in a historic first state visit by a leader of the French republic to the Gulf state. Sheikh Tamim expressed his aspiration to further strengthen the country’»»»

Diplomatic standoff intensifies as Iran sets conditions for peace Daily life in the UAE continues, though the Iran war’s ripple effects continue to be felt across the region, in certain sectors. Etihad has extended cancellations to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam through Oct. 24, while Riyadh’s main airp»»»

Expanded from six dimensions to nine, and updated to 2026, the second edition of the Doha-based author’s book gives leaders a framework for reading a world in turmoil When Ahmad Javaid published the first edition of The Power Game: Winners and Losers in the Global Arena, he made a simple promise to»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nearly half of active-duty US service members oppose the US military’s involvement in the war against Iran, according to a poll conducted by Change Research for the veteran-led advocacy group Common Defense and published by Responsible Statecraft. The survey, conducted between Se»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi and Kuwaiti foreign ministers condemned the Houthis’ ongoing attacks and threats against neighboring countries in a call on Tuesday. Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah affirmed solidarity between the Kingdom and Kuwait as they faced attacks from the»»»

MANAMA — French President Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, the French presidency said on Tuesday.He obtained commitments for around 100,000 tonnes per month from the Emir»»»

DUSHANBE (Sputnik) - Countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) need to simplify trade and investment procedures and prevent the erection of trade barriers in order to ensure stable and uninterrupted supply chains, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday. "It is important to step up »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has obtained commitments to deliver an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, his office said Tuesday as the French government scrambles to address a cost-of-living crisis that has fuelled u»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is making a three-day visit to the Gulf states focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties. The French leader will first visit Kuwait before heading to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. The Elysée Palace said Macron would seek commitments for ad»»»

LONDON: The Gulf Cooperation Council remains an attractive destination for international investment despite regional uncertainty, with improved legal frameworks and demand for UK expertise offering opportunities to strengthen commercial ties, business leaders said on Oct. 20. Sheikh Mohammed bin Ha»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tons of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, the French presidency said on Tuesday. He obtained commitments for around 100,000 tons per month from the Emirates, while »»»

LONDON: The UK and Gulf states should do more to connect investment capital with business opportunities in each other’s markets, with financial leaders calling for closer cooperation on project financing, procurement and access to international investors. Speaking at the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue a»»»

Doha: Doha has been fully primed to host an incredible edition of the FIP World Cup Qatar 2026, scheduled for Nov. 2-7 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, the Qatar Padel Federation has revealed. The contest will feature 32 national teams, bringing together some of the world's p»»»

LONDON: Fragmented payment systems and divergent regulations are preventing the UK and GCC from unlocking the full potential of cross-border trade, business leaders said at the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue. Calling for closer cooperation between regulators to develop common standards and make payments»»»

LONDON: Investment agencies from Sharjah, Oman and Kuwait are seeking to attract more UK business by promoting regional connectivity, economic reforms and opportunities in technology, logistics and advanced manufacturing. Speaking at the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue at London’s Guildhall, the agencies»»»

Abu Dhabi, Oct. 20 (SANA) Emirati and French companies signed agreements on Tuesday to expand cooperation in energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technology. The agreements were signed during the UAE-France Business Dialogue at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, attended by French President Emmanu»»»

Saudi flight disruptions continued, with 45.49% of departures affected since October 8. Flight disruptions continued to affect UAE travellers on Tuesday, October 20, with Saudi Arabia cancellations and delays at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. DXB reported cancellations to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, wh»»»

New law requires couples to complete premarital training before marriage approval Dubai: Kuwait has introduced penalties of up to one year in prison and a KD1,000 fine for notaries and marriage officials who authenticate marriage contracts without verifying that both parties have completed a mandat»»»

The Peninsula DOHA: Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) will host Fresh Global Media Players: Disrupting the Digital Ecosystem? on October 29, 2026, bringing together international scholars and media industry leaders to examine how emerging platforms, business models, and regional industries ar»»»

Tunis, Oct. 19 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Slah Zouari discussed on Monday with a delegation from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) prospects for cooperation...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Monday called for stronger coordination among Gulf nations to contain escalating regional tensions amid continuing Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. It came as the Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zay»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer coordination to safeguard maritime security and global energy supplies amid escalating tensions and attacks on shipping routes across the Middle East. The two leaders discuss»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait and France on Monday signed a series of cooperation pacts covering defense, aviation, investment, technology and artificial intelligence, as well as academic and scientific cooperation. The pacts, signed in the presence of HH Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia should not expect political negotiations with Yemen’s Houthi militia to deliver a solution, as previous attempts at dialogue have failed to change the group’s behavior, according to Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, chairman of the Gulf Research Center. Appearing on the Arab News program “A»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday began a Gulf tour aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies in an effort to bring down prices, after a weekend of violent protests sparked by soaring living costs. Macron, just hours after slamming France's "unbridled" violence in an address late on Sunday»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to arrive in Tehran on Monday for talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, as Moscow steps up diplomatic efforts to ease tensions surrounding Iran. According to Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency, the two foreign ministers wi»»»

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Kuwait: The Amir of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received French President Emmanuel Macron upon his arrival in Kuwait on Monday for an official visit. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between Ku»»»

Macron's Kuwait trip focuses on bilateral relations French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kuwait on Monday for an official visit, accompanied by a delegation of senior French officials, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. Kuwaiti Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and Cro»»»

Saudi Arabia travel warnings impact UAE flight schedules and operations UAE travellers faced flight cancellations and delays on Monday, October 19, as regional security concerns continued to affect air travel. Several services between the UAE and Saudi Arabia were disrupted, while cancellations wer»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's announcement on Saturday that his country would take any measures necessary to protect and defend its Saudi brothers, "in accordance with the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman," has gained considerable momentum wit»»»

Health Minister orders closures over unlicensed procedures and safety breaches Dubai: Kuwait' has ordered the closure of five private healthcare facilities and the suspension of laboratory operations at a sixth facility following inspections that uncovered violations potentially endangering patient»»»

Security officers among those detained after police respond to disturbance at luxury hotel Dubai: Kuwait's Criminal Investigation Department has arrested five fugitives within 24 hours of their escape during a police raid on a gathering at a five-star hotel in the Capital Governorate, bringing the »»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE), with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has continued to monitor the implementation of its Regulatory Framework and Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures, issued in 2025.The IFC also is monitoring ASE's Climate-Related Disclosure Guidan»»»

Tthe two sides discussed deep-rooted fraternal relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Sunday met with Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defen»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) highly value Russia's calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said on Sunday. "The countries of the Cooperation Council highly value Russia's calls for de-escalation,»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Kuwait consider it necessary to find ways to de-escalate situation in the Persian Gulf region, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Bahrain's capit»»»

MANAMA (Sputnik) - Russia's total trade with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states showed significant growth last year, increasing by 45%, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday. Lavrov is participating in the ninth round of the Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Strate»»»

MANAMA (Bahrain) (Sputnik) - Russia supports the peacekeeping efforts of Arab countries aimed at preventing the return of a full-scale war to the Middle East region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday. The Russian foreign minister is in Bahrain's capital, Manama, participating in»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Manama, the Bahraini capital, on the sidelines of the ninth round of the Russia–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strategic dialogue, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "T»»»

The 9th round of the Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council Strategic Dialogue is taking place in Manama, Bahrain. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Manama, Bahrain, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is participating in the strategic dialogue between Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Counc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have qualified for the 2026 Tent Pegging World Cup in Jordan after finishing first in the qualifying play-off tournament hosted by Oman over three days. Qatar topped the standings with 414.50 points, finishing 1.50 points ahead of runners-up Iraq, while Kuwait placed third. Nasse»»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt opened their campaign in the U17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at Hamad Al Kabeer Stadium yesterday. After a goalless first half, Mohamed Gamal broke the deadlock in the 54th minute before substitute Ziad Saudi doubled Egypt’s lead in the 80th minute. A»»»

DAMASCUS: Israeli forces carried out fresh incursions into southern Syria on Saturday, detaining four people in Quneitra province and advancing into the western countryside of Daraa, in the latest incidents in a series of Israeli violations of Syrian territory and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. »»»

Bangkok, Oct. 17 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh held Saturday a series of high-level meetings with international financial institutions and banks on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, advancing Syria’s reintegration into the global financial system, secur»»»