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          Arabian Gulf

          The latest news on the Arabian Gulf

          The zombie ship is using the ID of the Jamal, which was scrapped last year. Photo: Vesselfinder

          Zombie ship using fake ID to shuttle Iranian oil through Strait of Hormuz

          MENAMarch 24, 2026
          Islamic charity represents a renewable and predictable source of funding that dwarfs current humanitarian requirements. Andrew Parsons for The National

          How Islamic philanthropy is reshaping global giving

          CommentMarch 23, 2026
          A full moon rises over the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The UAE has defended itself against weeks of Iranian attacks. AFP

          The UAE is built to sustain success under pressure

          CommentMarch 23, 2026
          The National

          Shadi's take on disruption to shipping in the Arabian Gulf

          CartoonMarch 22, 2026
          Foreign ministers from the GCC states and beyond have unequivocally condemned Tehran’s aggression against its neighbours. Mohamad Ali Harisi / The National

          The Gulf must not be left holding the bag for this war

          CommentMarch 20, 2026
          An oil tanker in Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, is among the ships at anchor dotted around the Strait of Hormuz, as they wait for a break in hostilities. Reuters

          UAE hails UN maritime agency condemnation of Iran's attacks on Gulf shipping

          UKMarch 19, 2026
          A view of Burj Khalifa after an Iranian attack on Dubai earlier this month. Reuters

          Iran’s strikes on the UAE reflect a clash between two visions for the Middle East

          CommentMarch 18, 2026
          US naval forces in the Gulf of Oman in 2023. Owing to its geography, the Strait of Hormuz is a difficult waterway to secure. Photo: US Naval Forces Central Command

          Further militarising the Gulf is not the answer

          EditorialMarch 17, 2026
          A tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil lists after an attack near Basra on Thursday. The UN is warning of the war's potential to drive environmental damage. Reuters

          This war is an attack on the Gulf's environment

          EditorialMarch 16, 2026
          Iran has attacked at least 16 ships since its war with the US and Israel began two weeks ago. AFP
          Play

          France pushes for Gulf convoys to protect shipping

          MENAMarch 13, 2026
          Tankers sail near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah on Wednesday. Most observers would rightly regard mining the Gulf's main entry and exit point as a reckless escalation. Reuters

          Iran will be the loser if it shuts the Strait of Hormuz

          EditorialMarch 12, 2026
          The National

          Shadi's take on threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

          CartoonMarch 08, 2026
          Getty / The National

          How the UAE will outlast the Middle East's latest war

          CommentMarch 06, 2026
          General view of the Burj Khalifa at Dubai Mall as tourists visit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Iran's lashing out at the Gulf is a fundamental mistake

          EditorialMarch 04, 2026
          The UAE authorities have urged people to get their information from trusted, reliable and official sources. Getty

          How the UAE shares information to keep people safe

          EditorialMarch 03, 2026
          Reporters are seen in the briefing room near a television monitor displaying an illustration reading 'Trump at War' alongside a photo of US President Donald Trump at the White House. AFP

          Can a Venezuela scenario develop in Iran with Khamenei eliminated?

          MENAMarch 02, 2026
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