Iran | May 4, 2022 Iran engages neighbors as nuclear talks falter As Iran and Saudi Arabia work to resolve disputes, Iran's president spoke with the Kuwait emir and expressed his desire for a return to "previous friendly relations.”
Gulf | Apr 29, 2022 US committed to UN truce and ‘better future’ for Yemen, says US envoy In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Tim Lenderking, US special envoy for Yemen, says the United States can be counted on to continue its strong diplomatic effort in Yemen, but the core responsibilities for peace lie with the parties themselves.
Egypt | Apr 11, 2022 Gulf states give Egypt $22 billion to mitigate fallout from Ukraine war Cairo has secured $22 billion from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to cover Egypt's current account deficit.
Gulf | Apr 6, 2022 Qatar’s move to take control of its airspace comes amid warming regional ties As the United States is gradually retreating from the Middle East to refocus on Russia and China, a new level of cooperation has been witnessed among countries of the region.
Israel | Mar 22, 2022 The Takeaway: Israel looks to mediate Saudi, Emirati anger over Iran deal Zelenskyy’s Holocaust comparison unsettles Israelis; Islamic State takes advantage of Russian distraction in Ukraine; Egypt, Sudan deepen military ties; Lebanon embraces cryptocurrency amidst crisis; Jenin becomes model of resistance to Israeli occupation — all in less than 1,100 words!
Egypt | Mar 21, 2022 Sudan’s military leader turns to UAE to shore up authority Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan made his first official visit to Abu Dhabi mainly a search for economic assistance, but the dubious outcome of his trip has sparked controversy at home.
Qatar | Jan 31, 2022 Iran on the agenda as Qatar emir meets Biden There is potential Doha could play a role in brokering a US-Iran prisoner exchanging following press reports of Iran-Qatar talks on the topic.
Lebanon | Jan 26, 2022 The Takeaway: Kuwait takes lead in Gulf effort to solve Lebanon crisis Egypt, Iran, Iraq water crises; China and the Horn of Africa; Turkish pop queen under fire; Egypt’s Temple of Millions; and more … in less than 1,300 words.
Saudi Arabia | Jan 10, 2022 Gulf foreign ministers, GCC chief visit China for talks GCC Secretary General Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf said the five days of meetings will "contribute to enhancing GCC-Chinese relations."
Egypt | Dec 23, 2021 Egypt celebrates Qatar’s National Day amid improving ties Egypt’s iconic Cairo Tower lit up with Qatar’s flag colors, in the latest sign of warming relations between the two countries after years of political rift.
First commercial flight in 6 years leaves Yemen's rebel-held capital by Abdulkarim al-Marani and Mohammed Huwais | AFP | May 16, 2022
