Iran promises to continue war and blockade of oil from the Gulf
On the 10th of March, Iran vowed that no oil would be exported from the Gulf whilst the war continues,...
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Libya strengthens food security as global supply chains falter
The reopening of a major flour mill in Sirte is being presented as a key step towards strengthening Libya’s food...
Gulf states prioritise air defence amid Bahrain summit
The Gulf states are intent on finalising a joint defensive air shield “in the near future”, as stated by GCC...
The Gulf’s China pivot isn’t a matter of “if,” but “when”
China’s grandiose military parade might have been about showing off its new weapons, but it was also about showing off...
China’s power puts the Gulf in a balancing act with the US
While China is gaining increasing prominence on the world stage, for Gulf states, Beijing complicates the states long-standing ties with...
UK says Gulf trade deal next after sealing EU pact
The UK government's dealmakers are turning their attention to the Gulf after a series of trade agreements with Europe, Chancellor...
Top MENA analyst evaluates regional reaction to Ukraine war
A MENA expert has claimed that the Gulf states, Saudi Arabia in particular, have been the biggest regional beneficiary of...
Hafed Al-Ghwell: Is Trump about to shake up the MENA region?
As we enter 2025, the Middle East and North Africa region - MENA - stands at a major turning point...
AlKetbi Explores Iran’s ‘Arabian Gulf’ Controversy
The “Arabian Gulf” is one of the most sensitive terms for the Iranian regime in relation to its Arab neighbors....
Haitham El-Zobaidi: GCC countries are winning Ukraine war
Maghreb countries who wish to stay neutral should note that their GCC neighbours are cleaning up in the war in...
