|
Samuel WendelAl Monitor |
A trickle of flights landed and departed from the Saudi capital on Monday as the Houthis continued to threaten aviation in the Gulf state.
The Gulf state agreed to buy up to 4 million tons of US liquefied natural gas annually through 2054.
The Iran-linked Yemeni militants struck at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s oil industry this week amid an expanding campaign against key infrastructure.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Iran has “lost complete control” of the waterway, pointing to the recovery in Gulf oil...
Major housing and tourism projects in Damascus and Latakia are set to advance following a new agreement with UAE real estate tycoon Mohamed Alabbar.
The flight carrying 174 passengers was en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv when an incident in the cockpit prompted an emergency landing.
Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All-Share Index fell 1.17% on Tuesday, dragged down by oil giant Aramco, as investors digested signs that Gulf oil exports...
The postponement arrives as attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militants are increasingly disrupting the kingdom’s economy and could also impact other...
Several prominent Turkish finance executives were swept up by authorities on Thursday amid efforts to contain a market rout that has exposed strains...
European crude importers are racing to secure new oil shipments as markets brace for the loss of up to 4% of global supplies into October following...
State-controlled VTB becomes one of the most prominent global names yet caught up in Washington’s ongoing effort to squeeze Iran's economy.
The Iran-linked militants are advancing on the Red Sea coast following the capture of the strategic port of Mokha, bringing the group closer to full...
The US State Department has offered up to $10 million for information on Amir Yaryab, who oversees a key part of Iran’s cyber operations.
The development signals that the kingdom continues deepening AI ties with China while simultaneously pursuing major US technology partnerships,...
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi on Tuesday, with the Italian energy giant revealing it could make a crucial...
Syrian Airlines currently flies to 14 destinations across eight countries, with four additional routes planned.
As Iran's parliament speaker holds talks in Baghdad, Iraq has asked Tehran for special consideration for its oil exports.
Brent crude climbed near $92 a barrel on Tuesday, reaching its highest level this month amid new escalatory developments.
The prominent Dubai businessman condemned the Israeli national security minister's call to kill of dozens Gazans nightly, putting a pointed criticism...
Iran’s Central Bank governor said the country will soon join the New Development Bank as he traveled to India this week for a meeting of the...
A drone strike destroyed a power substation in Zawiya as a US-backed peace push appears to be roiling domestic tensions.
An Emirati investor could soon strike a $2.7 billion deal to develop another tourism project on Egypt's North Coast, the latest in a string of...
Already a leading recipient of US aid, Jordan has secured fresh funds from the United States as the Iran war tests Amman and Washington's...
Iran has signaled that an agreement was reached with Oman establishing a Hormuz shipping route even as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea expand.
Damascus and Aleppo are adding a growing number of international flights in 2026, with activity in Syria's airspace already doubling so far this year...
The price of benchmark Brent crude climbed past $90 per barrel on Wednesday after a renewed round of US-Iran hostilities shattered a days-long lull in...
Roughly a dozen oil tankers were sailing in the vicinity of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as of Tuesday evening, following an uptick in traffic the day...
A landmark US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement is poised to deliver billion-dollar contracts and many question marks as the Trump...
The country welcomed 3.52 million visitors during the first half of 2026, more than double the figure recorded a year earlier, as the government...
Tehran briefly regained billions in oil revenue under June's truce, raising questions about how long the Islamic Republic can withstand a fresh...
During Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's visit to Morocco on Thursday, the two countries spotlighted plans to explore an electricity interconnection...
The shift comes barely 24 hours after Trump declared the United States would become the "guardian" of the strategic waterway and seek compensation for...
On Monday, Trump declared that the United States would become the "guardian" of the strategic waterway, reimpose a blockade on Iranian shipping and...
The two countries signed preliminary pacts spanning transport, healthcare, banking, infrastructure and development on Tuesday, even as twin explosions...
Several Gulf states are working to recover their images as global havens of stability in the wake of the Iran war.
Early cracks are beginning to show following last week’s US-Iran deal announcement even as both sides move ahead with steps toward ending the...
The deadly explosion marks an early test of Gulf efforts to revive oil and gas production following a historic energy supply shock caused by the...
The approval follows Riyadh Air’s first commercial flights as the carrier pushes to establish a foothold in lucrative global aviation markets...
The Gulf state announced a new 15-year year residency permit for investors on Monday, just a day after stripping citizenship from thousands.
The growth represents a sizable jump from recent years, when local AI companies captured just a sliver of dealmaking, and Magnitt now predicts funding...
For Uber, the $335 million deal marks a fresh bet on a populous growth market and comes at quite the discount — as recently as 2022, Getir was...
The United States and India struck a trade agreement on Monday that eases months of tension between the two countries and could influence Gulf oil...
Lebanon’s bid to lure Gulf investment into its crisis-stricken economy is facing turbulence as Dubai's Al Habtoor Group threatens legal action over...
The internet monitoring group NetBlocks reports that messaging apps and virtual private networks have become more widely available, but overall...
Any country trading with Iran now faces a 25% tariff, per the White House, but the move is unlikely to ratchet up pressure on Tehran in the short...
Beirut has approved a new exploration permit allowing international energy companies to begin work on an offshore block bordering Israel’s maritime...
Beirut has approved a new exploration permit allowing international energy companies to begin work on an offshore block bordering Israel’s...
Iranian security forces fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators at the Tehran bazaar on Tuesday, as an NGO said more than two dozen people had been...
Dubai is targeting 90% cashless transactions by the end of 2026, while Saudi Arabia is now set to enforce an e-payments rule for domestic...
Iraq's new parliament elected a senior figure from the Sunni Taqadom party as its speaker Monday, the first session since November elections that...