#Gulf

Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. So why did Donald Trump threaten the sultanate with a military strike?

Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd’s, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.

Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states.

Saudi Arabia has floated a non-aggression pact with Iran as Gulf states fear a new escalation after the end of the US-Israeli war with Tehran, the Financial Times reports

New Delhi is proud of its carefully balanced ties with rival nations in the Middle East. But this diplomatic strategy might be reaching its breaking point.

From Gulfnews RSS Feed: 'Floating armoury' seized by Iranian military in Gulf of Oman

India condemned an attack on one of its vessels in the Gulf of Oman, which sunk after it was set ablaze, calling the incident “unacceptable.”

Today's Iran war update: The contest over control of the Strait of Hormuz continues as Congresscritters and the press tally war costs.

Explore how Gulf universities are evolving from importing global prestige to building locally rooted, resilient higher education systems in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Two India-bound vessels laden with cooking fuel from the Persian Gulf appear to have transited the Strait of Hormuz, making them the latest to exit despite continued restrictions from the US and Iran.

From Japantimes RSS Feed: Japanese crude tanker emerges outside Hormuz in rare transit

A Japanese supertanker has emerged in the Gulf of Oman after last signaling that it was inside the Persian Gulf, indicating a rare, undercover transit through the Strait of Hormuz by a vessel from the Asian country.

Indian expats in UAE to save more as India hikes gold import duty to 15%, making Dubai jewellery up to 12% cheaper ahead of wedding and travel season.

From Independent RSS Feed: Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war

Inside Iran’s ‘dark fleet’: how shadow tankers, covert transfers and legal grey zones keep oil exports flowing despite US sanctions and a naval blockade.

A Chinese-owned supertanker hauling Iraqi crude through the Persian Gulf is set to test the US blockade over the next 24 hours as it attempts to exit the largely shuttered Strait of Hormuz.…

Saudi Arabia reported to OPEC that its crude oil production collapsed further last month to the lowest since 1990, as the Iran war choked off exports from the Persian Gulf.

From Independent RSS Feed: Chinese supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil attempts to pass Strait of Hormuz

Leroy Fer leads Gulf United into a new era at Dubai’s JA Stadium, highlighting youth development, fan growth and the club’s rising ambitions in UAE football.