Gulf Stories — Trusted GCC News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Kuwait Bourse all share index closes lower in Thursday trading Qatar Stock Exchange general index opens lower under pressure from multiple sectors Oman and Japan emphasize importance of political solution to de-escalate regional tensions Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs bids farewell to Libyan Ambassador Royal order transforms charity platform Ehsan into independent non-profit foundation UAE residents face travel and trade disruptions amid US-Iran standoff Saudi Exchange resumes normal trading operations following temporary suspension Qatar ranks among world’s highest in ITU ICT Development Index 2026 Oman stops issuing and renewing work permits for expatriates above 60 Bahrain HRH Crown Prince chairs Cabinet meeting marking Supreme Council for Women jubilee Qatar real estate trading surpasses $90 million in one week Regional markets react to geopolitical tensions as oil prices climb Saudi Arabia signs major battery storage agreements totaling 2,000 MW Esha Oza to lead UAE squad in DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Bahrain youth minister visits Year of Isa Al Kabeer exhibition highlighting national heritage Over 21,900 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries up to March 2026 Bahrain declares official public holiday for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday Oman suspends paragliding activities nationwide following fatal Dhofar accident UAE expresses solidarity with Central African Republic over mine collapse victims Kuwait approves citizenship law amendments stripping naturalised citizens of political rights UAE suspends trade and financial transactions with Iran following missile incident UAE and Kuwait Foreign Ministers review regional developments in phone call Qatar Airways launches Formula 1 stopover packages for 2026 Grand Prix Saudi Arabia and Sudan sign document establishing Saudi-Sudanese Coordination Council Kuwait Cabinet approves comprehensive draft decree regulating drone operations Dubai Airports boost operational capacity to handle peak summer return rush Bahrain launches ‘Thirst Quenchers 2026’ heat safety campaign for workers Dubai highlights biodiversity role of Al-Wohoosh Desert Reserve Qatar and Turkiye defense ministers discuss strengthening military cooperation Bahrain port operator reports significant revenue drop amid regional shipping disruptions Oman imposes OMR 3.24 million in fines and deports nearly 3,000 in labour crackdown Qatar categorically denies capturing three Iranian pilots Saudi Foreign Minister receives Yemeni counterpart to discuss bilateral relations UAE motorists can erase four black points in annual Day Without Accidents campaign Oman denounces foreign recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights Tanker off Saudi Arabia catches fire after strike by unknown projectile Kuwait sees decline in kidnapping, rape, and honor-related crimes in first half of 2026 Qatar Stock Exchange index opens slightly lower amid sector fluctuations Oil spill threatens 40km stretch of Ras Madrakah coast in Oman Qatar’s Prime Minister meets with Prime Minister of Grenada in Doha Border Guard rescues five citizens after boat breaks down off Yanbu coast UAE expresses solidarity with Poland over bus crash victims Bahrain High Criminal Court issues 15-year prison sentences in terror cases UAE continues mobile health clinic operations supporting displaced families in Gaza Bahrain task force gets new judicial powers to fight tax evasion Umrah program guests praise Kingdom’s hospitality under royal initiative Arabian Gulf University graduates first cohort of postgraduate medical education program Oman expresses solidarity and condolences to Colombia following earthquake Qatar Ministry of Interior warns drivers of heavy fines for nighttime driving without headlights Kuwait issues Amiri Decree amending Nationality Law with new electronic certificates