Visitors from Qatar are no longer welcomed in Egypt

The Egyptian government on Wednesday barred Qataris from the country, including those who have valid residency, amid fears about the coronavirus. Qatar and Egypt are on opposite sides of...

Global economic crisis ahead of Coronavirus! IMF warns

Coronavirus epidemic could put an already fragile global economic recovery at risk, the IMF warned, as G20 financial chiefs voiced "real concern" over its...

Are tensions between Qatar and GCC countries likely to increase?

There are some reports which suggest that the ongoing tensions between Qatar and other GCC countries are likely to increase since the former is...

Another attack on Saudi Arabia?

Yemeni rebel missiles targeting cities in Saudi Arabia have been intercepted. The region's Riyadh-led military coalition said, in the latest cross-border attack by insurgents. The...

Has Efforts to End GCC Crisis been Suspended?

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's foreign minister, has said that efforts to resolve a years-long Gulf diplomatic crisis were not successful and...

Saudi Crown Prince: A Mastermind behind Covert Operations

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the mastermind behind covert operations against Saudis who are critical of his rule, according to a Saudi...

Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman implicated for hacking Amazon CEO’s phone

Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman, is accused of personally hacking the phone of Jeff Bezos- the world's richest man, Amazon CEO and owner...

Pakistani Taxi driver & Indian girl: Act of honesty that won everyone over

A Pakistani taxi driver's honesty in Dubai has made him a hero as he returned a purse full of cash and valuable documents to...

New Oman ruler chosen by agreement, or secret letter

Oman's Sultan Qaboos, who died Friday aged 79, had no children or brothers. His cousins were his closest relatives. According to the Omani constitution, the...

Death of Sultan Qaboos: Will Oman’s role change in the region?

Bordering the Arabian Sea, the sultanate of Oman, known for its crystal-clear waters, vast desert and mountain ranges, has positioned itself as the Gulf's...

1MDB: Corruption scandal with capacity to ruin Malaysian ties with Gulf

Opinion | Disclosures of taped phone calls between embattled former prime minister Najib Razak and a person believed to be United Arab Emirate crown prince Mohammed...

2019 saw defiance and protests: How would 2020 be any different?

Opinion | Like 2019, the new year and perhaps the new decade is likely to be pockmarked by popular protest, particularly in the Middle East...