Gulf states

PIA suspends flights to Gulf states amid rising regional tensions

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a temporary suspension of flights to several Gulf countries… Read More

Gulf states on high alert after US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

DUBAI/RIYADH, June 22: Gulf states, home to multiple U.S. military bases, were on high alert… Read More

Gulf states must not allow use of airspace against Iran, Iranian official says

Tehran has told Gulf Arab states it would be "unacceptable" if they allowed use of… Read More

Gohar Ejaz visits KSA to finalize trade agreement with Gulf countries

Dr. Gohar Ejaz, Pakistan’s Commerce and Industries Minister, led an official delegation in Saudi Arabia… Read More

‘Pakistan holding talks with Gulf states to promote business relationships’

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Commerce Gohar Ejaz on Thursday said that Oil-rich Gulf countries are… Read More

GCC can further enhance ties between Pakistan, Gulf states: FM

Pakistan and Gulf Cooperation Council have agreed to forge a comprehensive partnership with renewed focus… Read More

Fuel of the future: Gulf states bet on green hydrogen

DUBAI: After riding a fossil-fuel boom for decades, Gulf Arab states are eyeing "green" hydrogen… Read More

Iran’s Khamenei blames Gulf states for military parade attack

DUBAI: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused US-backed Gulf Arab states of carrying out… Read More

Israel’s Netanyahu threatens to shut Al-Jazeera Jerusalem office

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said he would work to close the… Read More

Qatar Airways boss says ‘bullying’ Gulf states will hit profits

DOHA: Qatar Airways' outspoken boss Akbar Al-Baker accused neighbouring Gulf states Thursday of "bullying" his… Read More

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt cut ties with Qatar

RIYADH: Gulf states on Monday cut diplomatic ties with neighbouring Qatar and kicked it out… Read More

Oman’s Sultan Qaboos ‘in good health’: minister

MUSCAT: Sultan Qaboos of Oman is in "good health", the country's foreign minister said Thursday, as… Read More

Israel concerned about U.S. arms to Gulf states to deter Iran

HERZLIYA, ISRAEL: Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon voiced concern on Tuesday that Washington's supply of advanced… Read More

Islamic banks set to boost Gulf market share: S&P

DUBAI: Islamic banks are set to boost their market share in the energy-rich Gulf states… Read More