Egypt: Qatar teamed with Brotherhood on espionage against military
CAIRO — Egypt has accused Qatar of espionage. Officials said Qatar oversaw a cell to spy on Egypt’s military. They said the cell was directed by the ousted Muslim (more…)
Bahrain gives native jihadists a mid-April deadline to return
ABU DHABI — Bahrain has warned Islamist fighters to return from foreign wars. The Interior Ministry said Bahrain’s nationals involved in foreign wars must return to the Gulf Cooperation (more…)
Qatar reports $24 billion spending spree on military platforms
ABU DHABI — Qatar has reported deals of nearly $24 billion in its latest effort to modernize the Gulf Cooperation Council emirate’s military. The Qatari military said it ordered (more…)
CENTCOM: Bahrain looking to China, Pakistan for options to U.S.
WASHINGTON — Bahrain has sought military alternatives to the United States. Officials said Bahrain was dismayed by the withholding of U.S. military aid to the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. (more…)
Qatar hosts 3-day defense exhibition amid crisis with Gulf neighbors
ABU DHABI — Qatar, amid its crisis with the Gulf Cooperation Council, has been arranging for a major defense exhibition. The GCC emirate was preparing to launch the Doha (more…)
Bahrain looks to Pakistan as military supplier, security partner
ABU DHABI — Bahrain, determined to diversify its suppliers, has enhanced defense cooperation with Pakistan. Officials said the two Asian Muslim allies agreed to expand cooperation in defense, military (more…)
After Sisi visit, Egypt and UAE take military cooperation to ‘new level’
CAIRO — Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to expand military cooperation. Officials said the two Arab states agreed to review and enhance both defense and military (more…)
Iran’s Rowhani, Oman’s Sultan Qaboos discuss energy, military ties
ABU DHABI — Iran and Oman have agreed to enhance military and security cooperation. Officials said Iran and Oman have conducted a summit in which the leaders agreed to (more…)
UAE aerospace sector reports increased output of aircraft parts
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has reported increased aerospace production. The UAE’s state-owned aerospace and defense sector has reported increased production of aircraft parts in 2013. A (more…)