Analysis Trump’s Gulf trip lifts embattled Boeing with Qatar, UAE deals By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
AI chips, drones, jets: A look at Trump's $3.2 trillion megadeals during Gulf trip Amid photo ops and lavish receptions, President Donald Trump’s Gulf trip yielded $3.2 trillion in announced deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE — though some details remain vague. United States
Analysis Gulf wealth funds weather US stock dip, target Amazon, Bitcoin in Q1 We take a look at the region’s exposure to American equities as the US president departs the Gulf. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Cuban artist blooms in Dubai: Campos-Pons at Efie Gallery United Arab Emirates
Analysis As Trump lands in UAE, tech and trade to dominate agenda, not defense By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis Trump’s Gulf tour alarms Iran as it fears isolation, shifting alliances By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
US signs $142B deal to upgrade Saudi military Announcement says the US will help modernize Riyadh’s air force and space capabilities, air and missile defenses, maritime and coastal fleet and border security forces, White House says. Saudi Arabia
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
From Nixon to Trump: A look at US presidential visits to the Gulf As Trump prepares for his visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Al-Monitor looks back at the history of US presidential trips to the Gulf. United States
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
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Sharjah Triennale unveils curators for its 2026 edition Maitha Abdalla’s metamorphosis & a Palestinian embroidery show United Arab Emirates
Mubadala investments soar by 33% as UAE deepens AI ties with US Mubadala made 119 billion Emirati dirhams ($32.4 billion) worth of investments in 2024, up 33.7% from the previous year, according to a Thursday statement from the UAE fund. United Arab Emirates
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
Sudan cuts ties with UAE, dubs it 'aggressor state': What to know The move by Sudan comes as the RSF allegedly conducts their third day of drone attacks on Port Sudan, marking a sharp escalation in the country’s conflict. Sudan
Goldman Sachs lowers oil forecast after OPEC+ boosts production: What to know Saudi Arabia, Russia and other members of OPEC+ announced another major production increase, sending oil prices below $60 a barrel. Saudi Arabia
Turkey's Fidan visits UAE for talks on Syria, Gaza: What to know The top Turkish diplomat’s visit to the UAE comes amid heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel over Syria. Turkey