Saudis, Pakistan expand military cooperation to include naval ties
ABU DHABI — Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are discussing naval cooperation. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
U.S. proceeds with $7.3 billion ballistic missile defense for Qatar
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force plans to expand a division to facilitate a multi-billion-dollar project with Qatar. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Bahrain yields to critics, dismisses charges against Shi’ites
ABU DHABI — A Bahraini court, in a rare acquittal of Shi’ites charged with security offenses, has dismissed prosecution evidence against 14 suspected insurgents. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
GCC plans regional police against threats by ISIL, organized crime
ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council has continued plans for a regional police force. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Qatar’s anti-terror laws ‘appear robust but almost never enforced’
WASHINGTON — Congress has been told that Qatar consistently refused to enforce laws meant to stop funding to Al Qaida and Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. SUBSCRIBE l (more…)
Gulf states move to accept India’s offer for military training
ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council has been bracing to conduct military training with India. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Report: Qatar conducting secret diplomacy for U.S. in war on ISIL
AMMAN — Qatar, prodded by the United States, has sought to mediate a resolution of the civil war in Syria, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Opposition suspects dual role for Turkey intelligence in ISIL war
ANKARA — Turkey’s powerful intelligence community has been assigned to lead participation in the U.S.-sponsored war against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
UAE seeks active role in monitoring Iran’s nuclear activity
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates, with the biggest nuclear energy program in the region, plans to monitor neighboring Iran. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)