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Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly backs political reforms in KazakhstanEuropean parliamentarians have lauded Kazakhstan's recent constitutional referendum, deeming it a significant step in the nation's reform j...
USS Juneau's final mission: After serving in Vietnam, the Gulf War and disaster relief, a Japanese torpedo sends this piece of history to the Pacific seabedThe USS Juneau, a veteran amphibious transport dock with a distinguished 40-year career, has been deliberately sunk in the Pacific Ocean du...
Abu Dhabi proposes new oil-pricing system to mirror wider marketAbu Dhabi National Oil Co. is proposing a shift in how it prices crude for term customers, aligning with regional trading norms. The compan...
NRI women investing nearly 70% higher in western markets than gulf countries: ReportFemale participation in cross-border investing among NRIs rose nearly 70% over the past year, according to Belong’s analysis of investors a...
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
Oil finds its way: Supertankers return to Persian GulfSupertankers are once again navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil route, following a period of disruption due to recent Iran confl...
Gaming founders appeal to GST Council for personal liability relief after Supreme Court rulingReal money gaming founders are urging the GST Council to shield them from personal tax liabilities and offer amnesty on past dues following...
Oman clarifies existing rules on foreign property ownershipOman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property own...
Iran war latest ground report: Interim deal imperilled further as both sides go ballistic againIran war: Escalating tensions saw the U.S. launch airstrikes against Iran following attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. President Trump warned o...
Sea route near Oman is expanding to facilitate more traffic through Strait of Hormuz, US Navy saysA crucial shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman's coast, is being expanded for both directions of traffic, according to a U...
US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of HormuzUS forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising a recent interim...
"Interventionist, irresponsible, provocative": Iran slams US-GCC statement curbing Tehran's nuclear programmeIn a statement released by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Tehr...
US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP VanceUS Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CE...
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's persistent concerns about Iran agreementUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab partners of unwavering support amidst ongoing negotiations to end the war with Iran. De...
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would 'spread like contagion' to other waterwaysUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to "total chaos," a stance reitera...
Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf alliesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would prioritize their security interests. Concluding ...
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would 'spread like contagion' to other waterwaysUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday warned that Iranian tolls on ships passing the Strait of Hormuz would spread to other waterwa...
UAE to launch first passenger train on June 30The UAE is set to launch its inaugural passenger train service this month, connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah initially. This ambitious proj...
Shipping data reveals see-saw situation in Strait of HormuzShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted on Sunday after Iran declared it closed again, citing alleged violations of a peace...