Saudi Arabia
The exercise in Oman involved 10 combat vessels and two platoons from special maritime security units. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defence

Saudi and Omani naval forces conclude missile drills

Military exercise aimed to ensure exchange of expertise in naval operations and maritime security

Gulf

Prince William to visit Saudi Arabia as UK hopes for fighter jet deal

UK

Captagon lab raided by Lebanese authorities after Saudi tip-off

Gulf

European experience has improved Saudi trio and can inspire others to go abroad

Football
Qatar
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black conducts a routine maritime exercise with IDF Israeli naval ship INS Eilat in the Red Sea following a previously scheduled port call, Feb 1, 2026. Photo: Centcom

Diplomatic push for US and Iran to keep region 'out of flames of war'

Several Arab and Muslim leaders urged White House to accept Tehran's request for change of location

Gulf

How Art Basel Qatar’s special projects connect the fair with the city

Art & Design

Art Basel opens in Doha with a new format shaped by the region

Art & Design

Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid seeks to declare Qatar 'enemy state'

MENA
Bahrain
Patrick Reed secured his first title in the UAE when he look last week's Dubai Desert Classic. EPA

Reed loving Middle East as he looks to back up Dubai title with Bahrain crown

American about to play third successive tournament in region

Sport

Bahrain's Gulf Air latest regional carrier to add Starlink for free on-board Wi-Fi

Aviation

Dubai a pivotal point in McIlroy fan Firdaus's golf journey from amateur to pro

Sport

Next stop Bahrain for ‘Captain America’ Patrick Reed’s global tour

Sport
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