Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Building Qatar’s future: Project Qatar turns 20 Lebanese stars, Michael Bublé live and a striking new look at Italian design. Qatar
Pentagon formally accepts Qatar’s luxury megajet for Trump: What to know Qatar's offer to provide the US president with $400 million aircraft is likely to reinforce Democratic opposition to recently announced major arms sales to the Gulf kingdom. United States
Qatar Airways reports highest-ever yearly profit of $1.7B The Gulf airline said in a statement it was the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history. Qatar
Analysis Trump’s Gulf trip lifts embattled Boeing with Qatar, UAE deals By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Defense, energy and AI deals await Trump during Gulf visit: What to know Trump will kick off his regional trip by participating in a Saudi-US Investment Forum meeting, while Qatar and the UAE may be eyeing more cooperation defense and technology. Saudi Arabia
In Gulf trip, Trump to prioritize blockbuster deals amid regional turmoil President Donald Trump is set to land in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the first stop in a Gulf tour focused on securing massive investments. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Will Trump's push for Gulf investment align with regional economic realities? During his May 13-16 trip, Trump aims to unveil trillions of dollars in Gulf investment and trade commitments in the United States. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
US eases foreign investment rules days before Trump Gulf visit: What to know Gulf states are estimated to manage 40% of the world’s sovereign wealth and are some of the biggest investors in the United States. Saudi Arabia
Mideast airlines suspend Pakistan flights following Indian strikes Pakistan closed its airspace for 48 hours starting early Wednesday following Indian airstrikes on several locations that left at least 15 people dead. United Arab Emirates
Interview Qatar’s digital future offers opportunities in AI, energy, says head of US-Qatar Business Council Talent, not just capital, is key to sustainable growth, says Sheikha Mayes Al Thani. Sheikha Mayes Al Thani Managing Director, US-Qatar Business Council
Venezuela’s VP meets emir in Qatar, looks to expand energy ties: What to know Qatar has demonstrated interest in Venezuela’s recovering oil industry as well as mediation between the US and the South American country. Qatar
Qatar, Saudi Arabia to pay off Syria’s $15B World Bank debt: What to know Both Gulf states have played a key role in the diplomatic outreach of Syria's new government. Syria
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar face uneven 2025 growth as trade tensions rise: IMF While Gulf economies face only the Trump administration’s baseline 10% tariffs, the levies have already impacted oil prices and revenue, especially for rentier states like Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia