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Ukraine trades drone-defense know-how for Gulf oil lifeline
world1 day ago

Ukraine trades drone-defense know-how for Gulf oil lifeline

Ukraine says it has struck ten-year defense pacts with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, agreeing to share its drone-countermeasures in exchange for oil, diesel and other fuel supplies, with similar deals in the works with Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. The arrangement, framed as a way to alleviate Kyiv’s fuel shortages caused by Russia’s attacks, complements Kyiv’s deployment of Ukrainian soldiers to assist Gulf partners against drone threats and follows Ukraine’s broader effort to secure energy support amid the war.

via politico.eu|
#oil#qatar#saudi-arabia
UAE calls for broad international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
world15 days ago

UAE calls for broad international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The UAE says it would participate in a broad multinational maritime force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially deploying its own navy, and is seeking a UN Security Council mandate with Bahrain. Russia and China could oppose the move, while Oman advocates safe passage arrangements. The goal is to protect shipping and oil flows amid Iran’s attacks that have slowed transit, signaling a tougher UAE stance toward Tehran rather than a direct war effort.

via Financial Times|
#international-coalition#middle-east-war#naval-security
Gulf States Demand Security Guarantees as Iran War Heads to End
world16 days ago

Gulf States Demand Security Guarantees as Iran War Heads to End

As the Iran war drags on, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, joined by Qatar, have pressed Washington to address Gulf security by degrading Iran’s missiles and drones and by reshaping the regional security order—including formalizing Tehran’s role around the Strait of Hormuz—before the conflict ends, warning that a quick exit could leave them weaker, while U.S. officials publicly pursue similar objectives and Riyadh emphasizes de-escalation.

via CNN|
#gulf-allies#iran-conflict#saudi-arabia
Gulf States Intercept Missiles and Drones as Iran Signals Wider War
world27 days ago

Gulf States Intercept Missiles and Drones as Iran Signals Wider War

Gulf states report intercepting a new wave of missiles and drones as Iran threatens to widen the conflict, accusing the UAE of harbouring launch sites and prompting U.S. airstrikes on Kharg Island; the incident comes as a Fujairah oil facility is set ablaze, Israel claims missile intercepts over Tel Aviv, and Iran’s defense official Ali Shamkhani is killed in a strike, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions.

via AP News|
#drones#iran#missiles
Iran War Jeopardizes Gulf's $300B AI Buildout
business1 month ago

Iran War Jeopardizes Gulf's $300B AI Buildout

Iran’s war is complicating Gulf nations’ plans to invest more than $300 billion in AI infrastructure, including data centers and chips, potentially squeezing funding for power-hungry AI ventures. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are key hubs for these projects, attracting regional firms and U.S. players like OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle and Google drawn by cheap energy, but conflict risks could slow or derail much of the investment.

via The Information|
#business#data-centers#gulf-ai-spending
Gulf States Move Against Iran as US-Israel War Expands
middle-east1 month ago

Gulf States Move Against Iran as US-Israel War Expands

The IDF said several Gulf states are already in the fight against Iran, though it did not name them; foreign reports cite Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar as possible players. The piece also notes intense U.S.–Israel coordination—over 1,000 American troops in Israel and extensive communications—and describes a division of targets (Israel toward western/central Iran, the U.S. toward southern Iran) with Trump not expected to shorten the war.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#idf#iran#middle-east
Riyadh-UAE Rift Deepens as MBS Delivers Formal Complaint Over Yemen and Sudan
world1 month ago

Riyadh-UAE Rift Deepens as MBS Delivers Formal Complaint Over Yemen and Sudan

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a lengthy complaint to UAE national security adviser Tahnoon bin Zayed, accusing Abu Dhabi of backing Yemen’s RSF and supporting Sudan’s civil war in ways Riyadh cannot tolerate, while offering mediation through Khalid bin Salman. The letter, which framed Yemen as a Saudi sphere of influence and stressed national security, underscores a growing rift with the UAE even as the two sides describe their ties as brotherly and seek behind‑the‑scenes mediation in Washington.

via Middle East Eye|
#rsf#saudi-arabia#sudan
world1 month ago

Gulf States Kick Off Ramadan 2026 Following Crescent Sighting

Saudi Arabia and the UAE confirmed the Ramadan crescent sighting, with most Gulf countries expected to begin fasting on Wednesday; Oman starts one day later (Feb 19), Kuwait has also confirmed, and Turkey and Indonesia announced fasting dates for Feb 19. In the Indian subcontinent, fasting dates usually follow the Gulf’s sighting by a day, subject to local announcements.

via NDTV Profit|
#fasting-dates#moon-sighting#ramadan-2026
Graham Urges Gulf Rivals to Halt Realignment Over Iran Risk
world1 month ago

Graham Urges Gulf Rivals to Halt Realignment Over Iran Risk

Sen. Lindsey Graham used a Munich Security Conference appearance to urge Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan to stop escalating Gulf realignment, warning that tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi could bolster Iran and affect regional stability; he pressed for broader cooperation with Israel and urged leaders to think big picture beyond Yemen and Sudan conflicts.

via Jewish Insider|
#gulf-realignment#iran#lindsey-graham