EU condemns Houthi execution of 9 Yemenis by firing squad The European Union joined the United States and United Nations in condemning the trial and execution of nine Yemenis accused of involvement in the killing of a senior Houthi official. Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Sep 20, 2021 Yemeni men and children watch the execution of nine men convicted of involvement in the assassination of Houthi political leader Saleh al-Sammad three years ag at a public square in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, on Sept. 18, 2021.
Ex-US intelligence operatives admit to hacking for UAE The Justice Department said Tuesday three former intelligence and military operatives had admitted to helping the UAE government surveil targets worldwide, including US citizens. Al-Monitor Staff | United Arab Emirates | Sep 15, 2021
Saudi Arabia seeks low key influence in Afghanistan Riyadh is looking to expand its relationship with the Taliban, to expand and protect its interests in the region, and counter Iranian influence. Sabena Siddiqui | Gulf | Sep 14, 2021
Bahrain's Gulf Air to start flights to Israel The airline previously said it would begin flights to Tel Aviv in June. Bahrain's new ambassador to Israel wants Israeli tourists to visit. Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf | Sep 10, 2021
Houthis under fire for arresting wedding singer in Yemeni capital There are calls in Sanaa to form a union to defend the rights of singers, amid ongoing abuses and arrests targeting them by the Houthi rebel authorities. Naseh Shaker | Gulf | Sep 10, 2021
After Afghanistan pullout, US pursues long-distance diplomacy from Qatar Without a diplomatic presence on the ground in Kabul, the United States will engage with the Taliban from a remote mission in Doha. Elizabeth Hagedorn | Qatar | Sep 8, 2021
UAE sends aid to Taliban’s Afghanistan The delivery is the first from the United Arab Emirates since the Taliban seized control of the country during the US military withdrawal. Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf | Sep 3, 2021
Qatar in talks with Taliban, Turkey to reopen Kabul airport Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said there is “no clear indication” of when flights will resume at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Al-Monitor Staff | Qatar | Sep 2, 2021
Qatar calls on Taliban to respect women's rights Qatar said that the gains women made under the previous Afghan government should not be undone by the Taliban, which is notorious for its treatment of women. Adam Lucente | Qatar | Sep 2, 2021
Iran, Saudi Arabia set to resume new round of talks in Iraq Iranian officials say talks with Riyadh counterparts will resume in Baghdad soon. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Aug 31, 2021
UK willing to strike IS-K in Afghanistan after withdrawal The United Kingdom can strike Afghanistan if the opportunity is presented, the Royal Air Force chief has said. Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf | Aug 31, 2021
Drone attack on Saudi airport injures 8 The second attack on the Abha airport in 24 hours injured several people, state-run media outlets reported. Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Aug 31, 2021
Dubai to host region's first snow volleyball tournament With the four-day tournament, Dubai is hoping to bolster its reputation as a destination for snow sports enthusiasts. Al-Monitor Staff | United Arab Emirates | Aug 30, 2021
Yemen's new school year kicks off as 6 million children at risk The new school year started in Yemen's government-held areas on Aug. 15 and in areas held by Houthi rebels Aug. 14, as the UN is saying children's education has become one of the greatest casualties of conflict in the war-torn country. Naseh Shaker | Yemen | Aug 30, 2021
Will Riyadh's efforts to Saudize workforce reduce unemployment? Saudi Arabia’s quest for regional economic leadership sheds light on the largest reserve of citizens in the Gulf Cooperation Council, reigniting debate over localization policies. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Aug 27, 2021
Yemeni men and children watch the execution of nine men convicted of involvement in the assassination of Houthi political leader Saleh al-Sammad three years ag at a public square in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, on Sept. 18, 2021.
