'Futuristic' Dubai Expo to open one year late Delayed by the pandemic, Dubai is ready to take its turn on the world stage with its $6.8 billion showcase expo. Todd Reisz | Gulf | Sep 30, 2021 A Dubai Expo 2020 logo is projected during the opening ceremony, on Sept. 30, 2021. Dubai opened its extravagant Expo 2020 with a flashy ceremony of fireworks and lights as it attempts to woo the world despite the pandemic.
Dubai Expo hopes to mark post-COVID transition for UAE Dubai Expo 2020 is expected to be the most attended international event since the coronavirus pandemic. Hussein Nagah | Gulf | Sep 28, 2021
Qatari artist takes creative stand against plastic binge Pictures of an abaya covered with plastic wastes invite Qataris to reflect on their plastic consumption as pollution from disposable products surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Sep 23, 2021
UAE spends big to boost private sector workforce The United Arab Emirates will spend $6.5 billion in incentives for its citizens to take work in the private sector and stop waiting for public jobs. Hussein Nagah | Gulf | Sep 21, 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
Qatar to provide coronavirus vaccines for Afghan evacuees COVID-19 tests and vaccines will be administered to Afghan evacuees who don't immediately depart for other flights, the Qatari Foreign Ministry has said. Al-Monitor Staff | Qatar | Aug 26, 2021
Yemen's Houthis hope Afghan turmoil will speed up agreement to end war Yemen's Houthi rebels are drawing comparisons between the Taliban takeover of Kabul, which caused President Ashraf Ghani to flee Afghanistan, to their own takeover of Sanaa and Aden in 2014 and 2015. Naseh Shaker | Gulf Pulse | Aug 20, 2021
Controversy in Qatar over electoral law’s exclusion of tribe Seven people have been referred to prosecutors for “publishing fake news” regarding the Al Murrah tribe’s discontent with the regulations for Qatar’s upcoming election. Adam Lucente | Qatar | Aug 10, 2021
UAE sets new climate standard for Gulf with goal of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions The UAE could become the first Gulf state to set a net-zero goal, raising questions over emissions of fossil fuels produced to power the global economy. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Aug 9, 2021
Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021
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A Dubai Expo 2020 logo is projected during the opening ceremony, on Sept. 30, 2021. Dubai opened its extravagant Expo 2020 with a flashy ceremony of fireworks and lights as it attempts to woo the world despite the pandemic.
