Qatar PM meets Pezeshkian, Rezaee as Doha seeks US-Iran mediation Iran has recently signaled a desire to re-engage with the US but is hampered by internal divisions, said one expert. Qatar
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Qatari PM heads for Tehran amid flurry of regional diplomacy US designates UK-based Palestine Action, two others as terror outfits; Iraq summons Iran envoy over 'Persian Gulf' post; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Qatari artists reimagine Uzbekistan Also this week: Falcons meet AI, John Legend live and tales from the sea By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Qatar PM heads to Tehran amid flurry of regional diplomacy The visit by Sheikh Mohammed al-Thani to Tehran follows Pakistan and Oman sending senior officials to the Islamic Republic. Iran
Analysis Netanyahu yields to Trump on Gaza, betting Hamas won’t disarm By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha A day at Qatar's national museum By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Hunt for hidden treasures at Doha's sports museum By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Qatari oil, gas exports up 100% in 2022 Qatar is working to export more gas to Europe in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Qatar
Iran to join Shanghai Cooperation Organization Iran took a step toward joining in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at a summit in Uzbekistan this week. Iran
Qatar to build new plant to produce blue ammonia Several Gulf states are experimenting with blue ammonia and carbon capture technology, which has energy-related potential but a mixed impact on the environment. Legacy: Gulf
Qatar issues first digital payment licenses to fintech providers Qatar as well as Saudi Arabia and the UAE are seeking to bolster their fintech sectors. Legacy: Gulf
Long-term transport growth bodes well for Middle East airlines, airports as competition intensifies Afshin Molavi
Explainer: Oman may follow as most Gulf central banks raise rates Inflation in the Gulf has not been as severe as in other parts of the region. Saudi Arabia
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, Dubai's Vy Capital help Elon Musk buy Twitter Musk's takeover of Twitter has several implications for the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Qatar
Taliban releases Afghan-American Naval reservist held in Afghanistan US citizen Safi Rauf and his brother Anees Khalil were released to Qatar before traveling home to the United States. Qatar
How Russia demanding gas payment in rubles will affect the Middle East Germany is considering buying gas from Qatar amid the war in Ukraine and the United States has been pushing the Gulf state to send more gas to Europe. Qatar
Saudi Arabia, Qatar raise repo rates while Turkey stays put Central Banks in the Middle East are responding to the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates due to rising inflation. Saudi Arabia
Demand for natural gas up more than 20% in past decade The Gas Exporting Countries Forum is convening in Qatar amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which could have a major effect on Europe’s energy supply. Qatar
Qatar agrees with Taliban on resuming Afghanistan evacuations Qatar was bestowed the status of major non-NATO US ally by President Joe Biden yesterday. Qatar
