Analysis

Syrian rebel offensive worries Gulf states as they rally around Assad

Most Arab Gulf states have quickly expressed solidarity with Damascus, but the ongoing rebel offensive has caught many by surprise and adds a layer of uncertainty over Arab normalization with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

By Giorgio Cafiero

Dubai property market prices to rise further next year, Knight Frank says

Dubai’s real estate market, which has been booming for the last five years, is predicted to soar even higher.

United Arab Emirates

Heineken to draft in Gulf’s first large-scale brewery in Dubai

The Dubai-based brewery will begin construction in late 2025 and has secured all necessary permits, Heineken said in a statement.

United Arab Emirates

ADNOC launches $80B low carbon energy company XRG: What we know

XRG, which will operate separately to ADNOC, is expected to double its asset value over the next decade.

United Arab Emirates

Emirates Airline 'frustrated' at aircraft shortage due to manufacturer delays

Executives at the Middle East’s largest airline have frequently expressed their dismay over delays and uncertainty around the delivery of the Boeing 777-9X jets.

United Arab Emirates

UAE’s Jewish community in shock as arrests made in Israeli rabbi’s killing

The Israeli-Jewish community in the United Arab Emirates is horrified after the killing of prominent Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

Israel

Congress bill seeks to block US arms sales to UAE over Sudan war

The resolution and legislation introduced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Sara Jacobs comes amid international frustration with the escalating Sudanese civil war, as well as the UAE's denial of involvement in the conflict.

United Arab Emirates

After UAE visit, Qatari PM holds talks in Iran as Hamas officials depart Doha

A Gulf political official told Al-Monitor on Wednesday that the Qatari prime minister's visit to the UAE is designed to communicate Doha's new policy toward Hamas, where it seeks to be more in alignment with them regarding the group.

Qatar

Culture

After Ronaldo, Neymar scores $54 million penthouse in Dubai

The Brazilian soccer player is the latest athlete to acquire property in the UAE’s largest city.

United Arab Emirates

Interview

EU escorted over 200 ships in Red Sea amid Gulf maritime threats, envoy says

The Gulf states are supporting the EU's Operation Aspides to counter the Houthi threat in the Red Sea region, as both seek greater cooperation on maritime security, said Luigi di Maio.

Luigi di Maio

EU Special Representative for the Gulf

Even with MBS absent, Saudi Arabia and UAE poised to make deals at G20

Gulf states will look for agreements and trade deals with partners from South America and elsewhere ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January.

United States

BlackRock gets nod to establish Abu Dhabi office after Saudi HQ plans set

BlackRock, which manages around $11.5 trillion in assets, announced last month that it had obtained a license from the Saudi authorities to open a regional headquarters in Riyadh.

United Arab Emirates