Saudi Arabia
Greenland holds large untapped deposits of critical minerals used in electric vehicles, defense systems and advanced technology. AFP

US rare earth ambitions take big step forward in Greenland

Tanbreez project, which may include Saudi refining role, contains one of world's largest rare earth deposits

Energy

Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation after US and Iran trade fire

Gulf

Syrian consulate opens in Jeddah after 14-year closure

Gulf

Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign visa exemption agreement

Gulf
Qatar
British Airways is planning to operate flights to Dubai and Doha from July 1. Reuters

Middle East flights: International airlines extend suspensions to the region

Some operators are gradually adding flights, but rerouting, reduced schedules and restrictions persist

Travel

Qatari LNG tanker sailing to Pakistan transits Strait of Hormuz

Energy

Abu Dhabi's and Qatar's credit ratings remain high-grade on robust fiscal buffers

Economy

Qatar rejects 'false reports' that it backed ICC prosecutor against Israeli officials

MENA
Bahrain
The Central Market in Manama. Bahrain is cracking down on Iran-linked networks after regional missile and drone attacks. Anadolu

Bahrain sentences three to life in prison over links to Iran’s IRGC

Convictions come as Bahrain intensifies security crackdown following Iranian missile and drone attacks

Gulf

Middle East flights: International airlines extend suspensions to the region

Travel

Dozens detained in Bahrain over alleged links to IRGC

Gulf

Bahrain sentences 14 people for crimes connected to Iran attacks

Gulf
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