Gulf states voice concern over US 9/11 bill
RIYADH: Gulf Arab states expressed concern on Monday over a bill passed by the US Congress that would allow…
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IMF urges Gulf states to adapt to lower oil prices
DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund forecast Monday economic growth in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council…
Low oil prices put strains on Gulf currency pegs
KUWAIT CITY: Weak oil prices pose a threat to Gulf Arab states' currency pegs against the dollar, but the…
Pope shocked by ‘diabolical’ attack on Yemen care home
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has slammed as "diabolical" an attack on an elderly care home in Yemen in which at least…
Gulf states declare Lebanon’s Hezbollah a ‘terrorist’ group
RIYADH: Gulf monarchies on Wednesday declared Lebanon's Hezbollah a "terrorist" group, in the latest regional move…
Gulf stocks reel on sliding oil prices
KUWAIT CITY: Share prices in energy-rich Gulf Arab states fell sharply at the start of the week Sunday, dragged…
Gulf agrees new contract for domestic workers ahead of Asia meet
ABU DHABI: Gulf labour ministers Tuesday agreed on minimum terms in the contracts of domestic staff to improve the…
Gulf leaders in Saudi for surprise GCC meeting
RIYADH: Gulf leaders including the emirs of Kuwait and Qatar arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to attend a…
Gulf summit talks put off as Islamists spat simmers
RIYADH: Gulf monarchies have indefinitely postponed a ministerial meeting ahead of their annual summit, an official…
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 to nearly 30 percent in the…