The Arabian Gulf

Coverage of the most prominent events in the Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait.

Does the Doha Summit Open the Doors to Confrontation? Qatar in the Crosshairs of Israel and Arabs Threaten to Respond
about 2 hours ago
Politics
Mahmoud Khalaf

Does the Doha Summit Open the Doors to Confrontation? Qatar in the Crosshairs of Israel and Arabs Threaten to Respond

Amid rising regional tensions, this article discusses the dimensions of the emergency Doha Summit that came in response to the Israeli aggression against the Qatari capital, raising a fundamental question about the effectiveness of the Arab and Islamic response, and the possibility of the political confrontation turning into a direct conflict.

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Netanyahu Attacks Qatar Amid Doha Summit: Accusations of Blockade and Firm Qatari Response
about 2 hours ago
Politics
Mahmoud Khalaf

Netanyahu Attacks Qatar Amid Doha Summit: Accusations of Blockade and Firm Qatari Response

In a new political escalation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the State of Qatar, accusing it of leading international efforts aimed at imposing a blockade on Israel, in statements made to the "Jerusalem Post" coinciding with the holding of the emergency Arab Islamic summit in the Qatari capital, Doha, today, Monday.

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Qatari Foreign Ministry: The Israeli Aggression on Doha is a Message of Disdain for Peace and a Violation of the International Order
about 2 hours ago
World News
Mahmoud Khalaf

Qatari Foreign Ministry: The Israeli Aggression on Doha is a Message of Disdain for Peace and a Violation of the International Order

In a statement reflecting the extent of Qatari discontent with the Israeli escalation, the spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed today, Monday, that the attack on Doha is a clear message that Israel does not care about mediation efforts or peace initiatives, noting that targeting the mediator at this time shows a deliberate disdain for all diplomatic initiatives.

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Gulf Cooperation Council: The Israeli Aggression Against Qatar is a Flagrant Violation and a Serious Escalation
about 3 hours ago
World News
Mahmoud Khalaf

Gulf Cooperation Council: The Israeli Aggression Against Qatar is a Flagrant Violation and a Serious Escalation

The Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council issued a strongly worded statement today, Monday, condemning the recent Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar, describing it as a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a serious escalation that contradicts international law and the United Nations Charter.

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In its final statement.. The Doha Summit condemns the "cowardly Israeli aggression" and calls for activating collective defense
about 4 hours ago
World News
Diana Barkat

In its final statement.. The Doha Summit condemns the "cowardly Israeli aggression" and calls for activating collective defense

Today, the Qatari capital Doha witnessed an emergency Gulf summit followed by an Arab Islamic summit, attended by leaders and dignitaries from the Arab and Islamic worlds, to coordinate common positions and discuss the serious repercussions of the Israeli attack.

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The Saudi Crown Prince departs for Doha to attend the emergency Arab Islamic summit
about 7 hours ago
Politics
Nagham Bilal

The Saudi Crown Prince departs for Doha to attend the emergency Arab Islamic summit

The Saudi Crown Prince departs for Doha to attend an emergency Arab Islamic summit discussing the response to the recent Israeli attack.

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Emergency Meeting of the Human Rights Council to Discuss the Israeli Aggression Against Qatar
about 10 hours ago
Politics
Nagham Bilal

Emergency Meeting of the Human Rights Council to Discuss the Israeli Aggression Against Qatar

The Human Rights Council holds an emergency meeting following the Israeli airstrike on Doha, amid rising Arab and Islamic anger.

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Draft Statement of the Doha Summit: Comprehensive Rejection of Israeli Aggression and Affirmation of Arab and Islamic Unity
1 day ago
Politics
Mahmoud Khalaf

Draft Statement of the Doha Summit: Comprehensive Rejection of Israeli Aggression and Affirmation of Arab and Islamic Unity

In the draft final statement of the Arab Islamic summit held in the Qatari capital, Doha, today Sunday, the participating countries expressed a unified and firm stance towards the recent Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar, affirming their absolute rejection of any attempts to justify this aggression under any pretext, considering it a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law.

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The Qatari Prime Minister describes the Israeli aggression as "State Terrorism" and warns of its dangerous escalation
1 day ago
World News
Diana Barkat

The Qatari Prime Minister describes the Israeli aggression as "State Terrorism" and warns of its dangerous escalation

In his speech during the opening of the preparatory meeting for the emergency Arab Islamic summit in Doha, the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, accused Israel of "state terrorism"

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Doha Hosts a Preparatory Ministerial Meeting for an Emergency Arab Islamic Summit
1 day ago
World News
Diana Barkat

Doha Hosts a Preparatory Ministerial Meeting for an Emergency Arab Islamic Summit

The preparatory ministerial meeting for the emergency Arab Islamic summit was held in Doha on Sunday, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with the participation of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shibani

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Dubai Police Arrests Fraud Gang That Created Fake Companies for Money Laundering
1 day ago
Community
Nagham Bilal

Dubai Police Arrests Fraud Gang That Created Fake Companies for Money Laundering

Dubai Police Arrests a Gang That Created Fake Companies for Fraud and Money Laundering in a Precise Security Operation that Revealed an Organized Criminal Scheme.

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Rising Diplomatic Tension .. Netanyahu Threatens Hamas Leaders in Qatar: "Eliminating Them is a Condition for Ending the War"
2 days ago
World News
Lubna Nissani

Rising Diplomatic Tension .. Netanyahu Threatens Hamas Leaders in Qatar: "Eliminating Them is a Condition for Ending the War"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed his threat to the Hamas leaders residing in Qatar, considering them to be the "main obstacle" to reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

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Trump Meets Qatar's Foreign Minister in New York for Two Hours Amid Regional Tensions
3 days ago
Politics
Nagham Bilal

Trump Meets Qatar's Foreign Minister in New York for Two Hours Amid Regional Tensions

Trump meets Qatar's Foreign Minister in New York for a positive two-hour meeting amid rising regional tensions following an Israeli strike in Doha.

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The UAE issues a 'diplomatic reprimand' to an Israeli representative after the attack on Qatar and warns against annexation of the West Bank
3 days ago
Politics
Lubna Nissani

The UAE issues a 'diplomatic reprimand' to an Israeli representative after the attack on Qatar and warns against annexation of the West Bank

The UAE summoned Israeli Deputy Ambassador David Horsandi today, Friday, to a meeting described by the Hebrew media as a 'reprimand and clarification', following the recent Israeli attack on Qatar.

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Poll: 75% of Israelis Support Targeting Hamas Leaders in Qatar
3 days ago
World News
Mahmoud Khalaf

Poll: 75% of Israelis Support Targeting Hamas Leaders in Qatar

The Israeli newspaper "Maariv" revealed today, Friday, the results of a poll showing that 75% of Israelis support the attack launched by Israel on the Qatari capital, Doha, which targeted prominent leaders of the "Hamas" movement, in a military escalation that sparked a wave of international condemnation.

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Entry of Qatari-Jordanian Aid Convoy to Sweida via Nasib Crossing
3 days ago
Syria News
Mahmoud Khalaf

Entry of Qatari-Jordanian Aid Convoy to Sweida via Nasib Crossing

Today, Friday, a humanitarian aid convoy consisting of 36 trucks provided by the State of Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan entered through the Nasib border crossing, heading to the countryside of Sweida Governorate, as part of joint efforts to support the displaced and affected communities in southern Syria.

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Jordanian Foreign Minister: The Israeli attack on Qatar is a violation of international law and represents an unacceptable provocation
4 days ago
Politics
Lubna Nissani

Jordanian Foreign Minister: The Israeli attack on Qatar is a violation of international law and represents an unacceptable provocation

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated during an emergency session of the Security Council that the Israeli government is rogue and filled with hatred, seeing itself above the law.

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What comes after Doha.. Is Israel dragging the region into a catastrophic confrontation with Turkey?
4 days ago
Politics
Lubna Nissani

What comes after Doha.. Is Israel dragging the region into a catastrophic confrontation with Turkey?

The recent Israeli attack on the Qatari capital, Doha, and the subsequent widespread regional and international condemnations have sparked an escalating debate within Israeli circles regarding the next step that Benjamin Netanyahu's government may take.

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The UAE: Netanyahu's Statements Against Qatar Are a Threat to Gulf Security
4 days ago
Politics
Lubna Nissani

The UAE: Netanyahu's Statements Against Qatar Are a Threat to Gulf Security

The United Arab Emirates has firmly rejected the recent statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the State of Qatar, describing them as aggressive and a direct threat to regional stability.

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Russia's Representative to the Security Council: The Bombing of Doha Opens the Door to Targeting Any Capital in the World
4 days ago
World News
Lubna Nissani

Russia's Representative to the Security Council: The Bombing of Doha Opens the Door to Targeting Any Capital in the World

Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, warned of the seriousness of the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital, Doha, considering that what happened constitutes a dangerous precedent.

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