Gulf investment to turn inward to rebuild postwar infrastructure: QNB

Charles-Emmanuel de Beauregard, Qatar National Bank’s head of corporate and institutional banking, said that the Gulf countries will need to rebuild their logistics capabilities after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatar

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The World Cup glow lives on in Doha

Also this week: Olympic art at 3-2-1 Museum, Lusail Stadium tours and mango season returns.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

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Iran says US deal requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon

Tehran says the US-Iran agreement must include Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, while Gulf states cautiously back the framework to end months of war and disruption.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

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Region welcomes US-Iran deal

Gulf states, Turkey and Lebanon cautiously praise the framework while urging full implementation and protection of maritime trade routes.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Analysis

Gulf aluminum pursues global deals as Hormuz crisis accelerates shift

Gulf aluminum exporters are targeting global deals amid fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war, which has pushed prices to multiyear highs in early June.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

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Iran says no final decision yet on deal

Tehran says a deal is not yet finalized as Washington drops a major case against Turkey and Riyadh restores trade ties with Lebanon.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Analysis

Turkey pushes Iraq, Syria trade routes as Hormuz crisis disrupts Gulf shipping

Turkey is using the Hormuz crisis to promote Iraq- and Syria-based Gulf-Europe corridors, but experts say the routes remain too costly, underbuilt and politically fragile to rival maritime shipping.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

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A journey through the astrolabe

Also this week: Tamer Ashour live, bowling nights and outlet shopping

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Container rates climb as logistic firms scale up Hormuz alternatives

The Drewry World Container Index measuring container shipping prices has soared by more than 40% since the start of the US-Israel-Iran war.

United Arab Emirates

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US strikes Iran as ceasefire in limbo

Iranian officials are in Doha for talks, despite fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Analysis

As Gulf crisis reshapes energy markets, experts warn of new normal

With the US-Israel-Iran war producing a historic supply shock, Al-Monitor hosted a panel of experts to explore how the conflict has ushered in a new era for global energy markets.

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Solar sounds at sunset by Haroon Mirza

Also this week: Canal-side markets, Lucky Ali live and Eid festivities at The Pearl

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture