Taliban and UAE discuss bilateral ties

In the past 72 hours, representatives from Afghanistan, Qatar, and Israel visited the United Arab Emirates

Washington approves potential $1bn arms deal with Qatar

The deal, to be handled by US weapon makers like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman, also calls for the deployment of troops and private contractors to the Gulf monarchy

UAE national security adviser meets with Qatar emir to discuss bilateral relations

This visit is Sheikh Tahnoon’s second visit to Doha since Saudi Arabia and a coalition of Arab states severed ties with Qatar in 2017

Qatari Emir holds talks with Iranian officials in Tehran

Qatar’s Emir strongly condemned Israel’s murder of journalist Shireen Abu Aqla in a news conference with the Iranian president

Qatar designated as ‘major non-NATO ally’ of the US

The designation comes as Washington hopes to secure alternative energy supplies for the EU amid the growing list of economic sanctions being imposed on Russia

The Gulf states and Ukraine: Why are Washington’s Arab allies tilting in different directions?

The divergence in views may indicate geopolitical shifts in the Persian Gulf, but may equally be tactics employed to gain leverage with Washington

Algerian president visits Qatar in move to strengthen bilateral ties

The two officials are meeting ahead of the Arab League Summit expected to be held in Algiers

Iranian and Qatari officials sign 14 cooperation agreements in Doha

The agreements were signed during the first day of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to the Gulf state

Biden to designate Qatar as a major non-NATO ally

The move is a result of the plan by the US to secure Qatari gas for the European market to replace Russian gas

Qatar resumes Afghan evacuation flights amid ‘intense negotiations’ with the Taliban: Report

Evacuation flights from Kabul airport stopped for nearly two months due to disagreements between Doha and Taliban leaders

US pushing Qatar to reroute natural gas to Europe in event of Ukraine war

The US wants to use Russian gas exports as a bargaining chip against Moscow

Iranian FM meets with Hamas chief in the Qatari capital

The meeting was held during Amir-Abdollahian's official visit to Qatar

UAE official visits Qatar for the first time since the end of 2017 Saudi-led blockade

Gulf States continue promoting reconciliation, set a renewed path towards regional cooperation

Qatari emir in Egypt for first visit since 2015

The emir's visit comes just days after the Saudi crown prince visited Cairo and signed investment deals worth $7.7 billion

Mikati: Lebanon to restore diplomatic ties with Gulf countries

Mikati has been on a spirited campaign to restore relations with the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Joint ventures on the cards as Iran and Armenia cement ties

Non-oil exports from Iran to Armenia increased by 40 percent in 2021

West Asian governments react to Ukraine conflict

While most West Asian officials urged restraint between Kiev and Moscow, Israel and Turkey openly denounced Russia's military incursion

MbS visits Qatar for the first time since Persian Gulf dust settled

Experts say that MbS visited Qatar to put an end to tensions, as well as to unify the GCC against the Vienna talks

Aoun’s trip to Qatar cannot change Lebanon’s fortunes; for that, he must look further east

Lebanese President Michel Aoun's trip to Qatar for help can only be a placebo for his country's woes. To jumpstart Lebanon's recovery, he needs to be prepared to realign with new regional actors.

UAE president pledges $3m to support reconstruction of Huwara

Last month, Israeli settlers stormed the town of Huwara and proceeded to burn 75 homes, injuring nearly 400 Palestinians and killing one

Qatar commits $500k to families of Huwara rampage victims

Qatar's foreign ministry considers the actions of Israelis against Palestinians 'an extension' of 'systematic crimes'

Qatari Emir accepts resignation of PM

Following his resignation, the PM will assume the position of interior minister, and be replaced by Qatar's foreign minister Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman

Qatari emir blasts politicization of aid deliveries to Syria

Despite Al-Thani's condemnation of western double standards, Doha is staunchly against any normalization efforts with Damascus

What prompted the urgent, secretive summit in Abu Dhabi?

Key Arab heads of state convened this week for an emergency meeting that excluded the Saudis and Kuwaitis. The likely hot topics under discussion were Egypt's economic collapse and Israel's aggressive escalations.

UAE president lands in Qatar for surprise visit

Abu Dhabi has been slow to rebuild its ties with Doha following the end of a major Saudi-led blockade of Qatar

Putin meets with Turkish, Qatari counterparts in Kazakhstan

The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia is being hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan on 12-13 October

Can Syria ever forgive Qatar?

While, one by one, regional states are restoring relations with Syria, Qatar will likely be the last welcomed back in Damascus

German chancellor meets with Qatari Emir to discuss expansion of relations

Germany has been looking to secure new fuel sources after losing access to Russian gas

Qatar cannot replace Russia as energy source to Europe: Qatari Emir

During an interview with French media, the Emir also called on other Gulf states to prioritize dialogue with the Islamic Republic

Qatar repatriates Iranian prisoners

Qatar has expressed its desire for Iran and US to revive the nuclear deal and end the tensions between the Persian Gulf states