Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Museum honoring M.F. Husain opens in Doha Also this week: Lantern magic fills Al Bidda, Amr Diab takes the stage and Lusail celebrates the Arab Cup By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Analysis Trump’s Muslim Brotherhood move reignites Israel’s battle over Raam Israeli officials hailed the decision by President Donald Trump to start the designation process of Muslim Brotherhood chapters, though the move risks generating havoc within Israeli politics. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Culture and adventure converge at Ras Abrouq Also this week: F1 fever hits Lusail, Najwa Karam takes the stage and dhows glide into Katara By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Saudi Arabia deploys region’s first industrial quantum computer: What to know The announcement significantly boosts Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy away from oil by the end of the decade. Saudi Arabia
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha The National Museum of Qatar marks 50 years of legacy By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Darb Al Saai bursts to life with the Fereej Arts & Design Festival By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Meet the Silicon Valley-linked AI startup targeting Gulf’s costly inefficiencies United Arab Emirates
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Qatar Museums revives the spirit of MF Husain By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Qatar 'reevaluating' Hamas-Israel mediation role amid mounting criticism Qatar, alongside the US and Egypt, has mediated talks between Israel and Hamas on a cease-fire in exchange for the release of hostages taken in the militant group’s Oct. 7 attack. Qatar
Israel’s Netanyahu vows to shut Al Jazeera after Knesset law The prime minister's pledge drew statements of concern and condemnation from the White House and the Committee to Protect Journalists. Israel
Middle East sees 23% drop in VC funding: Qatar, Bahrain, UAE hardest hit Qatar saw VC investments tumble by 57% to 43 million QR ($11.81 million), eclipsed only by Bahrain with an 82% drop. Qatar
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt among world's top arms importers: SIPRI Concerns about Iran drove Gulf states’ weapons imports, while imports by Morocco and Algeria fell in the past four years, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Saudi Arabia
Iran showcases Shahed drones, missiles at Qatar's defense exhibition This year’s Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference features Iranian drones, Russian warships and delegations from across Asia and Africa. Legacy: Gulf
Gaza truce talks loom large as Qatar's PM visits US Strategic talks on the US-Qatari relationship are underway as Doha and Washington race to get a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Qatar
Qatar to pump nearly $11B into French start-ups, funds until 2030 The new investments will target key areas, including the aerospace, energy, semiconductor, artificial intelligence, digital, health, hospitality and cultural sectors. Qatar
Qatari emir in France to discuss Gaza war, economic deals — and talk Mbappe Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has a wide-ranging agenda on his first state visit to Paris. Qatar
Qatar’s first VC fund of $1B expected to 'fuel startup ecosystem in region' The program has two objectives: to generate market-level commercial returns for Qataris and to develop a “vibrant VC and startup ecosystem” in line with the country's national development strategy. Qatar
Qatar places major bet on gas as Saudi Aramco scores new find in Jafurah Asian liquefied natural gas prices have fallen to a nearly three-year low as warmer winter temperatures have dampened demand. Qatar
Why did Qatar release former Indian officers accused of spying for Israel? The former India navy officers were originally sentenced to death, spiking tensions between the two countries. Legacy: Gulf
