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Resilient but finite: Gulf food security faces Iran war shock

The National examines region's strategic reserves and import routes amid threats of prolonged conflict

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From left, suspects Ahmed Ahmed Hussain Madan, 24, Muntadhar Abdulmohsen Ali Madan, 29, and Hassan Abdulameer Ashoor, 22. Photo: BNA

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan seek 'joint Arab action' on economic troubles

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Kuwait's electricity and water network remains stable, despite the latest Iranian strike. Andrew Henderson / The National

Kuwaiti power and desalination plant hit in Iranian strike

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Business InsightsGulf states must invest in alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz

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Pakistan hosts Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian diplomats for talks on Iran war

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Tankers are seen off the coast of Fujairah. Reuters

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Iran accuses US of using Gulf states’ airspace to launch strikes

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Golden Pass LNG is a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil. Photo: QatarEnergy

LNG start by US-Qatari JV to boost gas market amid war disruption

Delayed Golden Pass project will produce 18.1 million tonnes a year at full capacity

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Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

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UK sends its most modern air defence system to Saudi Arabia

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President Sheikh Mohamed meets Emir of Qatar on UAE visit

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Bahrain
Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air is operating limited flights from Dammam in Saudi Arabia. AFP

Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

Qatar Airways gradually increasing number of flights to and from Doha, and plans to reach more than 120 destinations by mid-May

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Iran strikes critical infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain

MENA

Bahrain arrests three people for 'forming Hezbollah-linked terrorist cell'

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UAE and Bahrain's main aluminium producers say plants damaged by Iranian attacks

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