Analysis From oil to data centers, US-Iran war takes key Mideast infrastructure offline Although disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have long been expected as a by-product of a regional war with Iran, Tehran is expanding the list of targets — with other key energy assets potentially in the crosshairs. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Darb Al Saai lights up Ramadan evenings Also this week: immersive iftars and neighborhood Ramadan villages By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
In Qatar, Pakistan’s Sharif seeks to bolster trade ties, woo foreign capital The South Asian country is seeking to attract international investment as it recovers from a severe economic crisis. Qatar
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Ramadan comes alive in Doha's Msheireb By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s MIA showcases Afghanistan beyond headlines Also this week: smart farming showcases, Arab-classical fusion and Ramadan markets By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Iran’s Larijani in Qatar, meets Hamas leadership: What to know Qatar and Oman have played a vital role in mediating between Iran and the United States to avoid military confrontation that would spill over to the rest of the region. Iran
Merz courts Gulf as Germany seeks energy alternatives to US, China Berlin is seeking to capitalize on ties with Gulf energy giants as relations with the United States have cooled amid strains over transatlantic defense commitments, Washington’s pursuit of Greenland and tariffs. Qatar
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Inside Doha’s Gulf futurism moment Also this week: African textile art, desert endurance races and rally action. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Syria to develop first offshore oil, gas field with US’s Chevron, Qatar’s UCC In 2013, Russian firm Soyuzneftegaz signed a deal to explore for oil and gas in Syrian waters, but the project was dropped two years later due to the civil war. Syria
Gulf markets recover after gold rout, buoyed by Iran de-escalation hopes Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index, TASI, rose 1.4%, a day after falling the most in nearly 10 months amid a broad sell-off in the commodities market. United Arab Emirates
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Art Basel makes its Qatar debut in Doha Also this week: Sport for good, electronic beats and desert traditions By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha FuelFest lands in Qatar Also this week: Contemporary sound art, live orchestral performance and sporting heritage By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Qatari, Swiss firms to invest $2.7B in Libya's Misrata port: What to know Libya is seeking to increase its non-oil shipping capacity amid rising oil production and signs of both economic progress and turmoil. Qatar
Somalia, Qatar sign defense pact after Mogadishu scraps UAE deals: What to know Somalia and Qatar signed a defense cooperation agreement in Doha on Monday to strengthen bilateral military ties and security collaboration, days after Mogadishu ended all its contracts with the United Arab Emirates. Somalia
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s biggest food playground returns Also this week: Ceramic art, waterfront races and custom builds By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
US evacuates some personnel from Qatar air base amid Trump threat to strike Iran Iran's Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh warned Tuesday that Tehran will retaliate for any attacks on the country. United States
