Saudi-led airstrikes kill more than 70 in Yemen, rescue workers say Women and children died in a series of coalition airstrikes on Friday that targeted a migrant holding center in Sadaa and a telecom hub in Hodeidah, aid agencies said. Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Jan 21, 2022 Vehicles and fighters of UAE-trained troops of the Giants Brigade patrol at the Harib junction of the Bayhan district in Yemen's Shabwa governorate, on Jan. 19, 2022.
Aid agencies sound alarm as US considers relisting Houthis as terror group The US State Department says it would have to "fully consider the humanitarian implications" of the Houthis' redesignation as a terrorist group. Elizabeth Hagedorn | Yemen | Jan 20, 2022
UAE seeks Pentagon’s support following drone attack on Abu Dhabi The UAE has asked the Biden administration to reinstate a prior terrorist designation for Yemen's Houthi rebels. Jared Szuba | Yemen | Jan 19, 2022
Biden's Yemen envoy to visit Gulf after Houthi-claimed UAE attack In the wake of aerial attacks on United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the US special envoy for Yemen will travel to the Gulf this week. Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Jan 19, 2022
Israel offers UAE support after Houthi drone attack Israel and the United States were swift to back Abu Dhabi amid an unprecedented drone attack by Iran-backed rebels. Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Jan 18, 2022
Gulf stock markets add listings, but foreign investors still skeptical A flurry of stock listings in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai raise hopes of broadening the investor base. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Dec 20, 2021
5 killed by stray bullets from soccer celebration in war-ravaged Yemen Yemen's winning West Asian Junior Cup 2021 has brought rare joy to all Yemenis, but the joy is mixed with sorrow at civilian casualties from celebratory stray bullets. Naseh Shaker | Gulf | Dec 19, 2021
Qatar’s presence in eastern Mediterranean benefits Egypt, Turkey Qatar is enhancing its presence in the eastern Mediterranean that is rich in oil and gas reserves at a time when tensions are ripping through the region over the maritime borders and excavation rights. Mohamed Saied | Egypt | Dec 15, 2021
Gulf rethinks climate diplomacy Calls to build a "strong economic case for climate action" are gaining ground among oil-rich Gulf states. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Dec 13, 2021
Will other Gulf states follow UAE decision to shift workweek? The Emirates' push to better align its economy with global markets elicited mixed reactions across the Gulf. Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Dec 9, 2021
Yemen measure stripped from US defense bill as Saudis up bombing Rep. Ro Khanna's amendment would have barred US maintenance support and weapons sales that contribute to Saudi-led offensive strikes in Yemen. Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf | Dec 8, 2021
Saudi Arabia seeks support as Yemen war heats up again The kingdom is asking allies to resupply its Patriot missile munitions as Riyadh and Yemen's Houthis trade bombardments. Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Dec 7, 2021
UAE says French fighter jets no substitute for US F-35 The head of the UAE's air force sought to clarify comments by France's President Emmanuel Macron last week. Al-Monitor Staff | United Arab Emirates | Dec 6, 2021
Sweeping legal reforms aim to maintain UAE's competitive edge The new amendments will add more flexibility to a wide range of economic sectors and industries, reaffirming the UAE’s standing as a leading business hub. Hussein Nagah | Gulf | Dec 4, 2021
UAE signs $19 billion fighter jet deal with France The sale of Dassault Rafale jets and Caracal helicopters marks Paris' largest foreign military sale to date. Al-Monitor Staff | United Arab Emirates | Dec 4, 2021
Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history Mohamed Saied | Culture | Jan 8, 2022
Sultan Qaboos’ environmental legacy hits economic roadblock in Oman Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jan 7, 2022
Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Jan 7, 2022
Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood Ali Hashem (Iran Pulse) | Iraq | Jan 6, 2022
Vehicles and fighters of UAE-trained troops of the Giants Brigade patrol at the Harib junction of the Bayhan district in Yemen's Shabwa governorate, on Jan. 19, 2022.
