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Riyadh gets U.S. military help as Washington seeks better ties

The United States has stepped up its military support for Saudi Arabia over the past few months following missile strikes on the kingdom by the Yemeni Houthi group, Western diplomats said, an indication that Washington is trying to mend its strained ties with traditional Gulf allies.

Reuters

Yemen Condemns Houthi Escalation, Welcomes GCC Invitation for Talks

The Houthi militias' stepping up their aggression against Saudi civilian and economic targets just before the start of Gulf-sponsored intra-Yemeni talks has drawn wide condemnation from Yemeni government officials, politicians, and lawmakers. The attacks not only threaten regional stability, but also protract the war waged by Iran-backed Houthis.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gulf Official: Yemeni Talks to Include Individuals from All Governorates, Including Sanaa

Intra-Yemeni talks slotted for the end of March will include new individuals and figures from all northern and southern governorates, including Sanaa, a Gulf official told Asharq Al-Awsat. Last week, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced that it will host Gulf-sponsored Yemeni consultations at the headquarters of its General Secretariat…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The Risks of an Unstable Authoritarian Order

Foreign Affairs

Russia-Ukraine war shows cracks in US ties to Middle East allies

UAE and Saudi Arabia are pursuing their own interests, analysts say, as US urges united front against Russia’s Putin.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s Poroshenko urges Gulf countries to increase oil output

Former president tells Al Jazeera that Arab oil producers can prevent a global food crisis.

Al Jazeera

German economy minister urges Arab states not to benefit from Russia sanctions

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, visiting Gulf states to discuss long-term energy supplies, said on Monday they should not profit from global sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

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German economy minister to discuss recent visit of Syria's Assad to UAE

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Monday, during a trip to the United Arab Emirates, that he would discuss Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's recent visit to the Gulf state.

Reuters

Mikati Hopes for Breakthrough in Efforts Aimed at Mending Lebanese-Gulf Ties

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati is hoping that a breakthrough can be reached in efforts aimed at mending relations between Beirut and Gulf countries. He held telephone talks with Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al Sabah.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hajraf Briefs Gulf Ambassadors on Objectives of Yemeni Consultations

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab Coalition Destroys Hostile Aerial Target Aimed at Jeddah

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Sunday it had destroyed a hostile aerial target flown towards the Kingdom's western coastal city of Jeddah. The coalition added that it supported the Gulf and international positions to ensure the success of the upcoming Yemeni consultations set for Riyadh. It urged restraint so…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemenis, Int’l Parties Welcome GCC Initiative for Intra-Yemeni Talks

The Gulf Cooperation Council’s invitation for holding intra-Yemeni consultations was welcomed by international and Yemeni parties.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine conflict opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has opened up diplomatic and commercial opportunities for gas exporter Qatar to expand energy sales to the West and bolster its alliance with Washington amid U.S. tensions with other Gulf Arab states.

Reuters

Yemen Voices Optimism about GCC-sponsored Meeting Despite Boycott Threats

Yemeni analysts have expressed optimism about the announcement of the GCC general secretariat to host intra-Yemeni talks in Riyadh, hoping that the consultations would pave the way for ending the conflict. Despite the Houthis’ public threat to boycott the talks, observers noted that the meeting could constitute an important opportunity…

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Yemeni Presidency Welcomes GCC Initiative to Host Consultations in Riyadh

The Yemeni presidency welcomed on Friday the Gulf Cooperation Council’s announcement that it will host intra-Yemeni consultations at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh, from March 29 to April 7. It praised in a statement the GCC and Saudi-led Arab coalition’s sincere efforts to restore security and stability…

Daily Mirror

Ex-Chelsea man Tel Ben Haim 'brokering deal' with billionaire ahead of takeover deadline

Tal Ben Haim is reportedly brokering a takeover deal for a Gulf-based billionaire to buy Chelsea, having submitted a £2billion offer with the promise of a further £500million in funds

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Cargo Ship Sinks in Gulf Waters, Iran Rescues Most Crew Members

An Emirati cargo ship sank in Gulf waters off Iran on Thursday, triggering a search and rescue operation in heavy seas, which recovered all but one of its 30 crew members. “All but one of the 30 crew members have been rescued,” the crisis management director for Bushehr province on…

Reuters

Yemen Houthis welcome talks with Saudi-led coalition but in a neutral country -statement

Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday it would welcome talks with the Saudi-led coalition but the venue should be a neutral country, including some Gulf states, and that lifting restrictions on Yemeni ports and Sanaa airport should be a priority.

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The Independent UK

PM can boast no oil commitments during ‘dictator to dictator’ trip to Saudi

Boris Johnson was trying to convince Gulf States to up oil production as he tries to reduce dependence on Russian fuel.

Al Jazeera

Johnson meets Saudi, UAE leaders as Ukraine war roils oil prices

British PM Boris Johnson visits Gulf for talks aimed at moving away from reliance on Russian oil and gas supplies.

Wales Online

Why is Boris Johnson missing today's PMQs?

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab will be standing in

The Independent UK

UK prime minister in UAE, Saudi Arabia to press for more oil

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in the Gulf for meetings in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia aimed at easing skyrocketing gasoline prices as the West grapples with economic headwinds from Russia’s war in Ukraine

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Editorial: After US sacrifices for Gulf Arab states, they're throwing support to Russia

Back in 1990, when Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was blasting his way through Kuwait and threatening to continue his rampage southward down the Arabian Peninsula, Gulf Arab oil leaders were apoplectic with fear and outrage over the violation of a sovereign state’s territory by a tyrant. They jetted to the…

The Guardian - UK

Anoosheh Ashoori and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe land back in UK – as it happened

Husband of British-Iranian woman detained in Iran thanks supporters for ‘kindness and care’ as she embarks on the final leg of her journey home to UK

The Independent UK

PM to ‘stick to principles’ amid claims he is going from ‘dictator to dictator’

Boris Johnson played down the chances of securing increased Gulf oil production during a trip to the region.

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