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          Arabian Gulf

          The latest news on the Arabian Gulf

          The National

          Shadi's take on Trump extending deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

          CartoonMarch 29, 2026
          Talib Jariwala / The National; Getty Images

          The Gulf's unique cities will continue to thrive long after the Iran war

          CommentMarch 27, 2026
          The National

          Shadi's take on the G7 meeting amid wars in Ukraine and Iran

          CartoonMarch 26, 2026
          Ships in the Arabian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters

          Shipping operators to shun 'Tehran Tollbooth' for Strait of Hormuz

          MENAMarch 26, 2026
          Rain falls in Sharjah as residents try in vain to stay dry. Antonie Robertson / The National
          Play

          'Final wave' of stormy weather set to bring more heavy rain to UAE

          UAEMarch 25, 2026
          'Ever Given' settled diagonally across the Suez Canal in March 2021, wedging itself against one side and blocking the other. AFP

          Five years after Ever Given's Suez grounding, shipping is in troubled waters once again

          CommentMarch 25, 2026
          The zombie ship is using the ID of a boat called the Jamal. Photo: Vessel Finder

          'Zombie ship' uses fake ID to shuttle Iranian oil through Strait of Hormuz

          MENAMarch 24, 2026
          Islamic charity represents a renewable and predictable source of funding that dwarfs current humanitarian requirements. Andrew Parsons for The National

          How Islamic philanthropy is reshaping global giving

          CommentMarch 23, 2026
          A full moon rises over the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The UAE has defended itself against weeks of Iranian attacks. AFP

          The UAE is built to sustain success under pressure

          CommentMarch 23, 2026
          The National

          Shadi's take on disruption to shipping in the Arabian Gulf

          CartoonMarch 22, 2026
          Foreign ministers from the GCC states and beyond have unequivocally condemned Tehran’s aggression against its neighbours. Mohamad Ali Harisi / The National

          The Gulf must not be left holding the bag for this war

          CommentMarch 20, 2026
          An oil tanker in Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, is among the ships at anchor dotted around the Strait of Hormuz, as they wait for a break in hostilities. Reuters

          UAE hails UN maritime agency condemnation of Iran's attacks on Gulf shipping

          UKMarch 19, 2026
          A view of Burj Khalifa after an Iranian attack on Dubai earlier this month. Reuters

          Iran’s strikes on the UAE reflect a clash between two visions for the Middle East

          CommentMarch 18, 2026
          US naval forces in the Gulf of Oman in 2023. Owing to its geography, the Strait of Hormuz is a difficult waterway to secure. Photo: US Naval Forces Central Command

          Further militarising the Gulf is not the answer

          EditorialMarch 17, 2026
          A tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil lists after an attack near Basra on Thursday. The UN is warning of the war's potential to drive environmental damage. Reuters

          This war is an attack on the Gulf's environment

          EditorialMarch 16, 2026
          Iran has attacked at least 16 ships since its war with the US and Israel began two weeks ago. AFP
          Play

          France pushes for Gulf convoys to protect shipping

          MENAMarch 13, 2026
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