Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is headed by Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais, who said on August 18 that the OPEC+ oil…

On August 24, the Iranian military kicked off a large-scale military exercise to test its combat and reconnaissance drones. Troops from the four units of the military, namely the Ground…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator A 10-meter (33-foot) yacht built in 1974, equipped with two motors, left Tripoli, Lebanon on Saturday with about 60 migrants onboard, including women and…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, his first visit to an Arab state since the Syrian conflict began…

Late on March 19, a large-scale attack with suicide drones targeted vital facilities in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition said that the attack targeted a water…

Amid his visit to Kuwait, the Lebanese Foreign Minister stresses that Lebanon is aiming for dialogue. Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib said Saturday that he will not “hand over…

The Qatari and Iranian foreign ministers have met in Tehran and exchanged views regarding a number of issues of interest between the two nations. Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin…

It is not yet clear how Riyadh and Abu Dhabi will choose to respond following a Saturday rally organised by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip, where participants…

George Nader was an American adviser to the government of the United Arab Emirates, to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed’s, while also being a convicted sex offender. According…

Foreign ministers from oil-rich Gulf states arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit, amid concerns about China’s energy security due to unrest in neighboring Kazakhstan. According to the Foreign…