A telecommunications tower in Qatar. Doha and Ankara have joined the integrated industrial partnership for sustainable economic development. Karim Jaffar / AFP

Qatar and Turkey join regional integrated industrial partnership

The now seven-member multilateral regional partnership was launched in Abu Dhabi in 2022

Gulf

UAE adventurer leads trek in Lawrence of Arabia’s footsteps

UAE

Kuwait’s Agility ‘bullish’ on Trump-led US economy as US-Gulf ties deepen

Economy

Ma’aden and Alba call off aluminium business merger plans

Business

British archaeologist honoured with OBE proud to unearth remarkable past of 'second home' Bahrain

Gulf

Saudi Arabia raises $12bn from bonds to meet future funding needs

Economy

Oman resumes copper exports after 30 years

Markets
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud meets Syria's newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, in Riyadh. Reuters

Syria's FM holds talks with Saudi officials in Riyadh

Preparations for Syria's National Dialogue Conference are continuing with date still to be finalised

MENA

UAE President meets Saudi Defence Minister in Abu Dhabi

UAE

Best photos of December 22: Vietnam's lotus-shaped skylight to Romania's 'The March of Heroes'

News

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit the UAE as part of first official Gulf visit

UK

Sultan of Oman ends two-day state visit to Belgium

Europe

France targets Saudi PIF's 'colossal' investment power

Economy

Britain 'best place to invest' says Starmer, seeking to seal Gulf trade deal

UK
King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrive with the Sultan Haitham of Oman for a gala dinner at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels. Getty Images

Sultan of Oman ends two-day state visit to Belgium

Gulf leader was invited to Brussels as both countries look to boost co-operation in security and clean energy

Europe

France targets Saudi PIF's 'colossal' investment power

Economy

Britain 'best place to invest' says Starmer, seeking to seal Gulf trade deal

UK

Saudi Arabia forecasts budget deficit of $27bn in 2025

Economy

UAE Aid Agency to build a mosque and cultural centre in Chad

UAE turn to Olaroiu to rescue 2026 World Cup qualifying bid

Total recalls: a brief history of Tesla's biggest roadblocks

Dubai Fountain to close for restoration after last show this weekend

US and Iran eye framework for negotiations in Rome talks

LatestHamas welcomes US envoy's call to end war through hostage deal

Emotional video shows Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' covered in flag

Diwali in Saudi Arabia: gold, lamps and sweets as Hindus celebrate

5,000-year-old rock carvings offer insight into Oman's history - in pictures

Saudi Arabia launches vast Rua Al Madinah project near Prophet's Mosque

Saudi Arabia reports more than 350,000 couples divorced in 2022

Ramadan 2022: stunning images show Makkah from above as Muslims observe holy month

New $800,000 flying car unveiled in UAE

New $800,000 flying car unveiled in UAE

Qatar's Emir blames Israel for Gaza ceasefire collapse

Qatar's Emir blames Israel for Gaza ceasefire collapse

TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens to the public

TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens to the public

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