Dubai: Bahrain said it was targeted by several Iranian drones early on Saturday, with the kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemning the attack “in the strongest terms” and describing it as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the m»»»

People enjoy the beach at the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman, in May. President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the cease-fire Friday. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has attacked ships in th»»»

The United States is considering moving some of its Gulf bases to the Zionist entity, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, noting that damage at some bases is far more extensive than Washington has publicly acknowledged. The report said the US is considering refurnishing the base in Bahrai»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has reaffirmed the Authority's commitment to increasing reliance on Emirati talent within the tax system. He said the FTA is implementing an integrated strategy to expand the pool of qualified national tax »»»

LexisNexis, a global leader in legal intelligence and AI solutions, today announced a significant expansion of its commitment to the Middle East and wider GCC. The move reinforces the company’s position as the region's most trusted partner for legal professionals navigating an increasingly complex »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, organised yesterday a scientific and awareness seminar to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The seminar was attended by a number of prosecutors along with specialists from var»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell again on Friday morning, giving jewellery buyers a lower entry point after a volatile month that saw rates swing from record highs to their lowest levels in weeks. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and I»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Shuraim on Thursday. Both sides discussed aspects of cooperation in environment and climate. (QNA)»»»

QNA Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, on Thursday organiseda scientific and awareness seminar to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The seminar was attended by a number of prosecutors along with specialists from variou»»»

A time capsule layout ceremony was held in Maydan rural area of Kadamdzhai district to mark the commencement of construction of a new social town. The press service of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region reported. The event was attended by Mam»»»

SINGAPORE: China’s state-owned refiners are considering resuming Iranian oil ​purchases, but competing alternative supplies and falling domestic fuel demand will temper their interest, said several industry sources.Any purchases would be the first since 2019 when Sinopec and PetroChina bought Irani»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Bahrain to attend a meeting of ministers from the GCC and US. The gathering will focus on strategic cooperation and common priorities, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting comes less than a week after the US and»»»

MANAMA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday warned that Iranian tolls on ships passing the Strait of Hormuz would spread to other waterways, risking “total chaos.” “International waterways do not belong to any nation state. This is a foundational principle in the world today, without whic»»»

Dubai: The GCC is set for another weekend of contrasting summer weather, with the UAE expecting showers and slightly cooler conditions, while Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar brace for scorching temperatures, blowing dust and rough seas, according to national meteorological authorities. The UAE will »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell again on Thursday morning, extending a steep June decline that has taken 24-karat gold to its lowest level of the month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

MANAMA: Top US diplomat Marco Rubio was in Bahrain on Thursday after promising Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement to end the war with Iran. With diplomacy in full swing, Brent crude fell to its lowest price since the start of the w»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday assured Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it pursues a final settlement with Iran. President Donald Trump said talks were progressing well, while requesting nearly $88 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon after Congr»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump faced pointed criticism over the Iran war on Wednesday in a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, shortly ​before his administration asked Congress for tens of billions of dollars to pay for the conflict.Several Republicans in the closed-door meeting sai»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has announced the launch of the new version of CONNECTED, an integrated international shipping service that enables customers in Qatar to enjoy a seamless global shopping experience from leading online retailers worldwide using international shipp»»»

Emir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah received on Wednesday visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holding talks over current developments around the Middle East region and bilateral relations. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said the bilateral talks centred around Kuwa»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Rubio was on a regional tour to reassure the Gulf states, which were targeted by Tehran's miss»»»

Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has closed 17 travel and air cargo agencies for failing to comply with aviation regulations, as authorities intensify oversight of the country's air transport sector. The QCAA said on Wednesday that the closures were carried out as part of ongoing inspection »»»

Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted. Speaking to Fyodor Lukyanov for Russ»»»

Kuwait City: The United States embassy ⁠in Kuwait has resumed operations that were suspended following attacks by Iran in March, ‌a US Department ‌of State spokesperson says. The embassy will immediately resume emergency services for US citizens while other services will be phased in, the spokesper»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met here on Wednesday with Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. The two sides discussed ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.»»»

KUWAIT CITY: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended a ceremonial flag-raising at the US Embassy in Kuwait on Wednesday as the facility resumed operations. The embassy suspended services in March amid attacks from Iran during the conflict with the US and Israel. The embassy will immediately resu»»»

Dubai: The US Embassy in Kuwait has announced the resumption of normal operations after a temporary months-long suspension prompted by security concerns linked to Iranian attacks in the region, the US State Department said on Wednesday. The embassy had halted some activities on February 28 amid hei»»»

Qatar's Ministry of Interior have arrested 25 people of various Arab nationalities following a fight at a restaurant in Doha's upscale Dafna district and referred them to the Public Prosecution for legal action. The ministry said the arrests were made after authorities investigated an altercation t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has announced the launch of the new version of CONNECTED, an integrated international shipping service which enables customers in Qatar to enjoy a seamless global shopping experience from leading online retailers worldwide using international »»»

Kuwait: The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) has expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar following an explosion incident at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City due to a technical malfunction during operation, which caused a number of casualties. Secretary-Gene»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell further on Wednesday morning, giving jewellery buyers a good price break after rates pulled back from the highs seen earlier this month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our d»»»

Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said that lasting peace and stability in West Asia cannot be achieved as long as Iranian-backed proxy groups continue launching attacks and engaging in militant activities across the region, while stressing that discussions over a»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Lieutenant General Khaled Darraj Al-Shuraian, Chief of the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, as part of ongoing military cooperation between the UAE and Kuwait. The meeting reviewed military cooperation and coordi»»»

Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a permanent agreement aimed at ending months of conflict an»»»

Iran said Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors would not be allowed to visit key nuclear sites damaged in last year's US-Israeli strikes, contradicting claims by senior US officials, as diplomatic efforts to secure a broader peace agreement and nuclear deal accelerated. Iran said Tuesday that the UN'»»»

LOS ANGELES, USA: England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw. A day after Argentina and France sailed into the last 32, England face Ghana in Gr»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain this week as the Trump administration has stepped up efforts to end the war with Iran while Gulf countries remain uneasy about a proposed deal. The State Department announced Monday that Rubio would visi»»»

Burgenstock: Tehran voiced Tuesday its intent to maintain control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial question in the Middle East war talks with Washington that just wrapped up in Switzerland. Vice President JD Vance called the negotiations a "very good foundation" for a final deal to end th»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell on Tuesday morning, giving jewellery buyers a sharper entry point after a volatile month that has seen local rates swing by more than Dh40 per gram. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up »»»

The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country, marking a significant step in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme and stabilising the Strait o»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers are still planning summer holidays, but rising airfares are changing how and when they book, with travel agents reporting ticket prices up by around 30 to 40 per cent compared to the summer of 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While summer is »»»

The United States suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow UN nuclear inspectors to return to the country. "We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance told reporters following talks at Switzerland's luxury Burgenstock r»»»

Starting Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slated to visit three Gulf allies that were attacked by Iran during the US and Israeli war: the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. Rubio appears to have his work cut out for him. The US’s Gulf allies were not warned in advance of “Operat»»»

The logo of state-owned petroleum company QatarEnergy is shown in front of its headquarters in Doha, Qatar. An explosion at a liquefied natural gas plant in Qatar killed 13 and injured dozens Sunday. Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- An explosion at Qatar's largest natural gas plant k»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countries a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Kuwait expressed its full solidarity with Qatar following the explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. In a statement Monday, Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its sincere condolences to the G»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates from June 23-25, amid negotiations with Iran, Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Monday. The talks between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan and Qatar as »»»

Azerbaijan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group used the lender's 51st annual meetings in Baku to sign a new five-year partnership strategy and a raft of financing deals, as Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said Baku wants to deepen ties with the Jeddah-based institution. The IsDB Group s»»»

Dubai: A person was killed and two others injured after a fire broke out in an apartment inside a residential building in Kuwait's Farwaniya district on Monday, according to the General Fire Force. Firefighting teams from the Farwaniya, Subhan and Search and Rescue centres were dispatched to the sc»»»

RIYADH: Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said the proposed railway linking Turkiye and Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing technical evaluation and is expected to strengthen the Kingdom's position as a regional distribution and logistics hub connecting major global trade routes. The »»»