Sunshine-rich Gulf slow to adapt solar, clean energy The share of renewables in Gulf states’ electricity generation is marginal, and the region still utilizes fossil-fuel driven power grids, but the potential for clean energy is substantial. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jul 27, 2021 This picture shows a view of electricity transmission towers, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 18, 2018.
UN body rules in favor of expanding Qatari airspace The judgment by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) comes six months after GCC summit ending three year embargo of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt. Sabena Siddiqui | Gulf | Jul 22, 2021
Saudi-Ethiopian relations strained by Nile dam dispute Saudia Arabia favors the downstream nations Egypt and Sudan in the yearslong Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis. Samuel Ramani | Gulf | Jul 15, 2021
Saudi Arabia’s race for Gulf economic leadership takes to the sky The kingdom diversification plan goes head-to-head with flag carriers Emirates and Qatar Airways, as intra-Gulf economic rivalries heat up on all fronts. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jul 13, 2021
Raisi to enter maze of regional factors in guiding diplomacy with Riyadh Iran’s incoming president, Ebrahim Raisi, says he will focus on regional ties, particularly Gulf Arab neighbors. Sabena Siddiqui | Iran | Jul 4, 2021
Will high oil prices setback Gulf reforms? Push harder or take a breath on economic reforms? The question can be tricky for Gulf rulers Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jul 2, 2021
Human Rights Watch speaks out for Yemeni model in Houthi custody Since her arrest in February, Entisar Al-Hammadi has been accused of committing an indecent act and drug possession. Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Jun 30, 2021
Several dead following Houthi missile attack on Yemen's Marib A Houthi statement on the strike contradicted a report by The Associated Press, which said a child was killed in the war-torn city. Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf | Jun 30, 2021
UAE orders Italy to withdraw forces from base in arms sale row The Emirates is kicking Italy's forces out of Al Minhad airbase Al-Monitor Staff | United Arab Emirates | Jun 29, 2021
Omani FM voices hope Israel's new leaders will advance Palestinian state Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi told his Israeli counterpart that the Gulf country is hopeful the new government in Israel can take "concrete steps" to establish a sovereign Palestinian state. Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Jun 24, 2021
Saudi agents who killed Khashoggi received training in the US: NYT The New York Times reports that four members of the Saudi team that killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi received training under a contract approved by the State Department. Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf | Jun 23, 2021
Gaza-Israel conflict puts spotlight on Qataris of Palestinian descent Qataris whose ancestors fled Palestine hastily decades ago speak up following the deadliest violence in years between Israelis and Palestinians. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jun 17, 2021
NATO looks to Qatar for base to train Afghan forces NATO is asking Qatar to host Afghan security forces for future training after withdrawal looms. Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf | Jun 15, 2021
Yemen’s Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi airport Saudi authorities also said the kingdom's air defenses intercepted an explosive-rigged drone targeting the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait. Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Jun 14, 2021
The reform challenge: What Oman (and others) might learn from Egypt Parallels in experience may offer guideposts for managing change. Week in Review | Oman | Jun 11, 2021
Saudi Arabia’s race for Gulf economic leadership takes to the sky Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jul 13, 2021
Ancient fossilized fish found in Egypt that survived in hot waters Alaa Omran | Culture | Jun 16, 2021
NSO officials comment on Pegasus spyware affair: We are self-regulated on right for privacy, transparency
This picture shows a view of electricity transmission towers, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 18, 2018.
