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          Arabian Gulf

          The latest news on the Arabian Gulf

          Etihad Rail's Al Faya Depot in Abu Dhabi. Rail connectivity will deepen links between the six GCC countries. Victor Besa / The National

          Underlying Gulf's continued prosperity is its connectivity

          CommentDecember 22, 2025
          Many communities in the Arab world continue to face humanitarian demands that require stable access to essential services, including education, health care and livelihoods. Getty

          Arab philanthropy is moving well beyond the idea of charity

          CommentDecember 16, 2025
          Bisht is an outer garment worn by men for important occasions. Satish Kumar / The National

          Koshary, bisht and kohl among Arab additions to Unesco cultural heritage list

          CultureDecember 11, 2025
          In the long run, the India-Gulf corridor could become the organising locus for the Global South. Getty Images

          The forthcoming 'Fourth Pole': How an emerging Gulf-India axis could lead the developing world

          CommentDecember 04, 2025
          Participants arrive at the venue of Cop28 in Dubai in November 2023. AFP

          What Gulf countries can borrow from the Venice playbook

          CommentNovember 26, 2025
          Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump see an alignment in their visions for the Middle East. Reuters

          US-Saudi relations are about to become more consequential for the world

          CommentNovember 23, 2025
          Mock missiles displayed with Arabic words on the wall reading 'We will not leave the weapon' displayed in a village in southern Lebanon on Monday. EPA

          External powers need to do more to insulate Lebanon from regional tensions

          CommentNovember 19, 2025
          Portable digital X-rays combined with AI mean lives can be saved in the toughest conditions. Getty

          The Gulf’s investment in global health is a contribution to regional stability

          CommentOctober 22, 2025
          Palestinians carry bags, wooden pallets and empty cardboard boxes as they leave a food distribution point run by the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation group, near the Netsarim corridor in the central Gaza Strip on October 5. A senior Hamas official on October 5 said the Palestinian militant group is eager to reach an agreement to end the war and implement a prisoner swap with Israel, as negotiators converge in Egypt for talks. AFP

          The rejection of Hamas may have consigned armed resistance to history

          CommentOctober 05, 2025
          Emirati pilot Aisha Al Mansoori. Gender diversity is not simply a matter of equity – it directly expands the available talent pool. Etihad Airways

          Turbulence in the Asia-Pacific region's aviation sector has lessons for the Gulf

          CommentOctober 01, 2025
          A dhow with tourists returns from a tour in front of the skyline of West Bay Doha to the jetty on the Corniche promenade at sunset. DPA

          How the Gulf became a trusted trade partner

          CommentSeptember 25, 2025
          Panels at a solar power plant in Karbala, Iraq. As the world’s climate heats up, the Middle East is on the front line of global warming. AP

          The Middle East has an electricity problem. The Gulf can help

          EditorialSeptember 19, 2025
          Eid Al Fitr morning prayers in Dubai. Much of an observant Muslim’s daily routine is structured around acts of worship and reciting the Quran. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Are big tech's attention algorithms undermining focus during prayer?

          CommentAugust 29, 2025
          King Abdullah Financial District Station Metro Station. Courtesy RDA

          How the Mena region is setting a gold standard for infrastructure developing

          CommentAugust 20, 2025
          Iranians gather outside a building targeted in the Israeli strikes to mourn and show solidarity with the families of the victims on July 14, 2025 in Tehran. Getty

          With Iran in retreat, who is going to fill the vacuum in the Middle East?

          CommentAugust 12, 2025
          Boats are anchored in the Dubai Creek. Cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are among the most popular in the world for affluent individuals. AFP

          Why the future of private wealth is being shaped in the Gulf

          CommentJuly 28, 2025
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