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Saturday, 22 January, 2022

Ukraine conflict
US in talks with Qatar over gas supplies to Europe in event of Ukraine invasion
Washington discusses contingency measures with Gulf state and others in case Russian incursion were to lead to shortfalls
Friday, 21 January, 2022

Yemen
Dozens of people killed in Yemen air strike
Aid agencies say attack by Saudi-led coalition hit detention facility run by Houthi rebels
Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

United Arab Emirates
UAE official reveals extent of threat from Houthi attacks
Use of cruise and ballistic missiles make clear the scale of assault on trade and tourism hub
Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

News in-depthMiddle Eastern politics & society
Houthi attack tests UAE effort to ease tensions with Iran
Strikes by Tehran-backed group come as Abu Dhabi seeks closer diplomatic and trade ties with Islamic republic
Sunday, 16 January, 2022

United Arab Emirates
UAE steps up anti-dirty money measures to avoid global watchlist
Middle East’s main financial hub, long seen as a magnet for illicit finance, is battling to keep itself off the FATF’s grey list
Wednesday, 12 January, 2022

News in-depthUnited Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi wealth fund bucks the trend to bet on Turkey
ADQ says weak lira makes this a ‘great time’ to buy as it focuses on finance, logistics and food
Sunday, 9 January, 2022

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia turns to Gulf states to replenish depleted air defences
Missile and drone strikes against kingdom by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen increase as relations with US falter
Tuesday, 28 December, 2021

The Big Read
Iran-US: faltering nuclear talks enter dangerous phase
Intransigence in Tehran and anxiety in Washington are raising fears that efforts to revive the accord could be derailed
Tuesday, 14 December, 2021

United Arab Emirates
UAE suspends talks with US over purchase of F-35 fighter jets
Abu Dhabi halts $23bn deal after concerns about restrictions from Washington on use of warplanes
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Thursday, 9 December, 2021

Iran nuclear deal
US commander warns ‘robust range of military options’ exist to deter Iran
General Frank McKenzie’s comments come as nuclear talks resume amid mounting western frustration with Tehran
Friday, 3 December, 2021

Iran nuclear deal
European nations warn time is running out to save Iran nuclear deal
Diplomats accuse hardline administration in Tehran of reneging on agreements already reached
Friday, 3 December, 2021

Aerospace & Defence
France’s €17bn warplane sale with UAE cements Gulf alliance
Interests of Paris and Abu Dhabi aligned in Libya and sub-Saharan Africa
Thursday, 2 December, 2021

Opec
Opec+ sticks with oil supply increase after US overture to Saudis
Delivery of another 400,000 b/d is ‘win for the White House’ fighting petrol price rise
Monday, 29 November, 2021

Iran nuclear deal
Iranian hardliners head for nuclear deal talks in Vienna
Negotiator who called the agreement ‘a complete loss’ to lead new round of negotiations
Thursday, 25 November, 2021

Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi barred from Libya’s presidential poll
Dictator’s son can appeal ruling as UN and west pin hopes on December 24 election to unify oil-rich state
Wednesday, 24 November, 2021

Turkish politics
Turkey buoyed by first visit from UAE ruler in a decade
Influential Arab leader’s meeting with Erdogan boosts lira amid promise of $10bn Emirati investment
Tuesday, 23 November, 2021

News in-depthSaudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia boosts defence sector in drive for self-reliance
Push to increase local output is in line with plans to transform oil-dependent Gulf state
Wednesday, 10 November, 2021

Global InsightSaudi Arabia
Oil price rise another reminder of Saudi Arabia’s lever over Biden
Kingdom’s refusal to pump more oil blamed on US president’s coolness towards crown prince
Friday, 5 November, 2021

Energy crisis
UK asks Qatar to become gas ‘supplier of last resort’
Gulf state diverts four LNG tankers to Britain as shortage in Europe exposes threat to country’s energy security
Sunday, 31 October, 2021

Aerospace & Defence
Rolls-Royce joins with Qatar to pump billions into green start-ups in UK
Gas-rich Gulf state in tie-up with aero-engine group to build science and engineering campus
Wednesday, 27 October, 2021

Iran nuclear deal
Iran says talks on nuclear deal will be revived next month
New president Raisi has prioritised domestic issues and regional relations since election
Wednesday, 27 October, 2021

UK inward investment
Saudi chemicals group to invest £150m in Teesside plant
Sabic reopening of Olefins 6 ‘cracker’ comes as UK tries to strengthen trade links with Gulf states
Monday, 25 October, 2021

BlackRock Inc
BlackRock partners with Saudi infrastructure fund
Fund has investment target of $53bn over next decade across sectors including power, water and transport
Sunday, 24 October, 2021

Oil & Gas industry
Qatar calls for embrace of gas producers for energy transition
Energy minister sees ‘no way’ net zero push can succeed without adding more of the fuel to the mix
Sunday, 24 October, 2021

The Big Read
Gulf tensions: Saudi Arabia flexes its economic muscles
Border tariffs with the UAE and other GCC states viewed as part of efforts to woo companies to base themselves in kingdom