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Syria, Saudi Arabia announce airline, $1b telecom deals

New low-cost carrier and major telecoms project back Syria’s post-war rebuilding drive

UAE welcomes US-Iran talks in Sultanate of Oman

UAE expresses its hope that these consultations will yield positive outcomes

A photograph shows copies of Iranian daily newspapers reporting on the first round of talks between Iran and the United States at a kiosk in Tehran on February 7, 2026.

Roblox’s AI age checks spark new safety concerns

Mandatory chat verification exposes technical flaws as GCC scrutiny of child safety grows

Roblox’s AI age checks are backfiring, spark fresh concerns for UAE parents

Costs of Qatar’s 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa

What long-term residency gets you in Qatar, compared to UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia

Qatar 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa, GCC long-term visas: Costs, compared

External loudspeakers banned in Kuwait during Ramadan

The measure is part of a framework to regulate Ramadan-related activities

Grand Mosque in Kuwait City.

Why UAE has become a global hub for peace negotiations

In a fractured world, UAE offers what great powers cannot: trust, neutrality and access

The physical location of talks affects diplomatic outcomes because peace negotiations are not sterile political transactions. They are human encounters shaped by fear, suspicion, and political calculation.

Saudi Arabia to begin issuing 2026 Hajj visas in Feb

Saudi Arabia launches early visa timeline, with pilgrim arrivals set for April 2026

Preparations for the 2026 season began as early as June 8, 2025

Qatar’s new 10-year visa: Who can apply, how it works

How Qatar’s new visa changes residency options for GCC- and UAE-based professionals

Doha , Qatar skyline

Iran-US talks begin in Oman: What’s at stake?

Tehran seeks sanctions relief, nuclear-only talks; Washington pushes broader demands

While both sides say they are open to talks, they remain sharply divided on what should be discussed — and how far any deal should go.

Kuwait announces Ramadan hours for public offices

Civil Service Commission introduces flexible schedules and adjusted evening shifts

Public sector day shifts cut to four and a half hours with flexible start times and adjusted evening schedules.

Iran Guards seize two foreign-crewed tankers in Gulf

The seizures take place amid Tehran's heightened tension with Washington

File picture: Iranian Revolutionary Guards patrolling around the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero as it's anchored off the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas.

Premarital medical tests now mandatory in Oman

Marriage contracts will not be finalised without health screening and counseling

New rule aims to reduce inherited disorders and disease transmission.

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