Brent crosses $100 as Gulf attacks deepen fears over energy supplies
Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel as fresh attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and escalating US-Iran tensions raised concerns over Gulf oil supplies and shipping.
Read moreGulf stock markets give mixed signals as investors weigh oil surge and regional risks
Saudi shares edged higher while Dubai and Qatar fell as Gulf investors assessed rising oil prices against growing risks to regional energy infrastructure and shipping.
Read moreQatar condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian and economic sites
Qatar has condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom following the injuries to civilians and damage to economic facilities.
Read moreKuwait condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Kuwait has condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi cities and economic sites, warning that the escalation threatens regional security, maritime navigation and global energy supplies.
Read moreBahrain condemns renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Bahrain has condemned the latest Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its full solidarity with the Kingdom.
Read moreGulf markets lose momentum as Iran-US tensions keep investors cautious
Gulf stock markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed the latest Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia against growing concerns over shipping and energy disruption.
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Hormuz shipping slows as Gulf waits for next move in Iran-US confrontation
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed as Iran threatens retaliation against further US attacks, adding pressure to global energy markets and Gulf supply chains.
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Oman signs Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh
Oman officially signs the Participation Contract for Expo 2030, set to take place in Riyadh, further strengthening GCC ties.
Read moreKuwait eyes Gulf shield enhancements amid regional security discussions
Kuwait evaluates Gulf shield enhancements and regional security protocols in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Read moreQatar participates in 35th GCC Civil Defense Committee meeting in Riyadh
Qatar participated in the 35th meeting of the GCC Directors General of Civil Defense in Riyadh to discuss regional safety recommendations.
Read moreBahrain air defense systems intercept Iranian drone attacks
Bahrain’s air defense systems successfully intercept and destroy multiple incoming drones on September 2, 2026.
Read moreGCC Customs Union advances emergency logistics transit framework
GCC customs heads meet to advance the unified Customs Union and review emergency logistical transit procedures for regional trade.
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GCC Secretary General and Kuwait strongly condemn drone attack on UAE
The GCC and Kuwait expressed full solidarity with the UAE following an intercepted Iranian drone attack on August 31, 2026.
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US diplomats and families begin returning to Middle East embassies
US embassies in the Middle East, including Bahrain and Kuwait, are beginning to welcome back diplomats and their families as six-month restrictions ease.
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GCC Secretary General meets with Italian Institute of International Affairs
The GCC Secretary General met with a representative of the Italian Institute of International Affairs to discuss regional security and GCC-Italian ties.
Read moreOver 21,900 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries up to March 2026
Pakistan’s National Assembly was informed that nearly 22,000 nationals were deported from GCC countries up to March 2026 for various legal violations.
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Regional markets react to geopolitical tensions as oil prices climb
Oil prices extend their rally above $91 a barrel as geopolitical tensions and risks around the Strait of Hormuz persist across regional markets.
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UAE strongly condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned hostile drone attacks launched from Iraq toward oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
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GCC member states and Jordan demand UN Security Council intervention over regional attacks
GCC member states and Jordan have issued a joint declaration demanding an urgent UN Security Council resolution following ongoing strikes on regional civilian infrastructure.
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Arab League and GCC issue unified warning over Red Sea maritime strikes
The Arab League and GCC have issued a joint warning condemning Houthi maritime blockades and attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
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UAE and GCC strongly condemn Houthi threats of maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia
The UAE and the GCC have condemned recent threats by the Houthi militia to impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, urging international intervention.
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GCC and EU issue joint condemnation of maritime attacks in Gulf
The GCC and EU issued a joint statement in Brussels condemning recent attacks on Gulf nations and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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GCC Secretary General denounces Houthi ballistic missile strikes on southern Saudi Arabia
The GCC Secretary General strongly condemned Houthi ballistic missile strikes targeting southern Saudi Arabia, calling for international deterrence.
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