Saudi-UAE rift complicates Israel's counter-Iran efforts, normalization Israel fears that the rivalry between the UAE and Saudi Arabia will further push Riyadh toward countries that espouse political Islam policies. Israel
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 By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Art Basel makes its Qatar debut in Doha By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s Fire Station gallery launches youth art workshops Kayaking at Purple Island, space films at Katara and more this week. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Saudi Arabia to invest $6B in Syria in boost to Sharaa: What to know The kingdom has been at the forefront of diplomatic and economic efforts to support Syria's recovery. Syria
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Nostalgia takes the stage at Doha's Fire Station gallery Plus: Ice cream at Msheireb, Rasha Rizk live, and a new book on Qatar’s gas boom. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Netanyahu ends US visit with no Gaza deal but progress on reconstruction Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has departed Washington with little to show for his meetings with President Donald Trump. Israel
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s maritime marvel: A new lens on the sea Discover AI-powered art tours, Filipino ballads, samurai mashups and summer mangoes across the city. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Analysis Gulf bets on LNG boom power ahead amid regional energy shifts, war risks Gulf oil powers are emerging as key LNG players, leveraging rising consumer demand to justify strategic global gas investments and to scale up their own LNG production at home. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Ancient photo art gets a modern twist in Doha Supercars, satire and live music energize the city’s creative scene. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Cautious optimism around Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal but hurdles remain The latest Qatari outline is based on a previous US proposal and has Israel somewhat hopeful for a deal with Hamas. Palestine
Analysis A new era? Why Israel-Iran war didn't spook global markets as expected Past Middle East wars sent markets tumbling, but today's investors have grown accustomed to such shocks, perhaps setting the stage for future market miscalculations. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Latin America lands at the National Museum of Qatar Theatre, markets, rare mangoes and a refugee story worth walking through. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire as IRGC targets Qatar's Al-Udeid The US president announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israe would start Tuesday 6:02 p.m. EST (1:02 a.m. Tel Aviv; 1:32 a.m. Tehran Wednesday) after 11 days of fighting. Iran
No initial US casualties in Iran’s strike on US base in Qatar: Pentagon Limited Iranian retaliation at the partially evacuated air base could leave off-ramp for political leaders on both sides. Qatar
