Shamma Ahmed AlQutbah

Special to Gulf News

Articles from the author

The conflict in Iran is spreading beyond its combatants

Civilian infrastructure is increasingly caught in the expanding Iran-US conflict

This screen grab made on July 26, 2026 from undated handout video footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 25, 2026 shows what CENTCOM says are operations enforcing its naval blockade against Iran.

Why Africa may hold the keys to 21st-century economy

Once viewed through the lens of aid, Africa is now seen as a partner in growth

Africa is a continent rich in minerals powering the green economy, alive with the energy of the world’s youngest population, and open to trade routes and partnerships that serve mutual futures.

Europe looks East as old alliances strain

From India to China, diversification replaces dependence in a changing global order

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa.

Multipolar moment: Why Global South’s new blocs matter

From Shanghai to BRICS, emerging alliances are redrawing the world order

New blocs, like BRICS, appear to derive strength from cohesion and cooperation based on pursuing shared interests, mutual trust, common benefit, and consultation.

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