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UAE hopes for Iran peace, but ‘braced for worst’

It is not in the region’s interest to go through another round, senior UAE official says

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Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President.

GCC urges Iran to respond to peace push amid war fears

Egypt warns renewed US-Iran fighting could trigger a more destructive regional conflict

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohammed Al Budaiwi speaks during a plenary session of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue 2026 in Manama on October 31, 2026.

Iran sees shift in US tone amid intense diplomacy

Iran welcomes US shift as mediators intensify efforts to avert renewed strikes

US Vice President JD Vance, flanked by Jared Kushner (left) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Washington's diplomatic outreach has prompted a positive response from Tehran amid efforts to avert renewed military strikes.

GCC tourism revenues surged by 9.7% to $131.9b in 2025

International arrivals reached 75.7 million, whilst intra-GCC travel rose to 20.1 million

Tourist movements between GCC countries also increased, rising 3.6 per cent to 20.1 million during the year.

Middle East war: 7 warning signs of a wider conflict

US intelligence warnings, troop cuts and strike options fuel fears as Iran offers talks

An F/A-18 Super Hornet launches from the USS George Washington aircraft carrier. US naval forces are reportedly preparing for possible renewed strikes against Iran as Washington weighs further military action.

6 Gulf states endorse UAE's Nusseibeh as next UN chief

Lana Nusseibeh served as UAE envoy to the UN from 2013 to 2024 chairing the council twice

All six GCC states endorse UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general, citing her diplomatic experience and UN leadership record.

US, Israel weigh 72-hour Iran strike: 7 key questions

Trump weighs fresh strikes as doubts remain over whether 72-hour assault can force a deal

A fighter jet refuels mid-air during a military operation. Reports of a possible renewed US-Israeli assault on Iran have raised fears of another escalation.

US warships head east as Iran talks stall: War next?

Tehran refuses uranium concessions as US military buildup raises fears of renewed conflict

The Roosevelt deployment comes as the US military seeks to sustain a substantial naval presence around the Middle East.

Unknown projectiles hit two vessels in Strait of Hormuz

UKMTO reports container ship and tanker struck by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

A tanker was also struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.

How did Houthi missiles breach Saudi defences?

Saudi probe examines how drones and missiles evaded detection and early-warning systems

A Patriot missile defence system launches an interceptor missile during an exercise in Greece. Saudi Arabia is investigating how Houthi missiles and drones penetrated its air defences during deadly attacks on Riyadh airport.

Houthi attacks escalate: Is a wider war looming?

Airport strikes put Saudi military options, Gulf security and regional alliances in focus

This screen grab taken from CCTV footage released by the Saudi Media Ministry on October 11, 2026, shows the moment Riyadh International was hit by a Houthi strike on October 10, 2026.

5 GCC states near start of Schengen visa-waiver process

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar could see waiver process begin this month

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar are ‘very close’ to a Schengen visa-waiver process.

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