ISIL threatens Saudi pilots who participated in U.S. air strikes
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia’s military has come under threat in wake of its participation in the U.S.-led war against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Joint backing for new U.S. war fails to reconcile Qatar, Saudis
WASHINGTON — Qatar and Saudi Arabia, despite participation in a U.S.-led alliance against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant, were not expected to reconcile, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l (more…)
UAE, Airbus in talks on developing robotics, aerospace sector
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has been consulting with a Western defense major. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Kuwait intelligence prepares for ISIL threat to U.S. military presence
ABU DHABI — Kuwait is preparing for a threat from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Pentagon upgrades base facilities for Fifth Fleet in Bahrain
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is enhancing its presence in the Gulf. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Booz Allen Hamilton gets contract for Saudi army after complaints
WASHINGTON — The United States, despite rising political tension, continues to support the Saudi military. The Defense Department has awarded a $43.2 million contract for support and logistics of (more…)
British defense ministry weighs expanding presence in the Gulf
LONDON — Britain has been discussing an expansion of its military presence in the Gulf. Officials said the Defense Ministry has been consulting with at least three Gulf Cooperation (more…)
Kuwait drops offset requirement to expedite deals with majors
ABU DHABI — Kuwait, seeking to accelerate military modernization, has dropped a key offset requirement. Officials said the Gulf Cooperation Council sheikdom has decided to shelve its requirement for (more…)
Saudis admit captured ISIL recruits were Al Qaida detainees
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has reported the arrest of scores of suspected recidivist Al Qaida agents who joined Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. The Interior Ministry said (more…)