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Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?
Technology
March 31, 2026
Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?
Hong Kong/New York — President Donald Trump arrived in the Middle East last spring, making deals that would vault the Gulf…
The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Huthis could slam it shut
Features/Interviews
March 31, 2026
The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Huthis could slam it shut
London — The world, hungry for oil, got a modest reprieve earlier this month when Saudi Arabia began diverting millions of…
FM discusses regional de-escalation, diplomacy with his Saudi counterpart
Egypt
March 30, 2026
FM discusses regional de-escalation, diplomacy with his Saudi counterpart
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty met Sunday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of…
Egypt secures 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in World Cup warm-up
Egypt
March 28, 2026
Egypt secures 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in World Cup warm-up
Egypt’s national football team secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in a friendly match at Al-Inma Stadium on…
Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf
Middle East
March 24, 2026
Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Jeddah is bracing for an increase in business over the…
Sisi reaffirms support for Gulf states in visits to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia
Egypt
March 22, 2026
Sisi reaffirms support for Gulf states in visits to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi paid brief fraternal visits to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Egypt’s full support for Gulf states…
Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
Middle East
March 15, 2026
Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
Shanghai AP — Formula 1 and its governing body FIA said the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia…
FM affirms to his Saudi counterpart Egypt’s steadfast position in strongly supporting Kingdom, other Arab countries
Egypt
March 12, 2026
FM affirms to his Saudi counterpart Egypt’s steadfast position in strongly supporting Kingdom, other Arab countries
CAIRO, March 12 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, during a phone call…
US losses show Iran was more prepared than Trump anticipated: Report
Middle East
March 9, 2026
US losses show Iran was more prepared than Trump anticipated: Report
The New York Times reported on Monday, citing US officials, that the deaths of American soldiers showed Iran was better…
Saudi officials confirm its airspace and territory will not be used against Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister
Middle East
March 8, 2026
Saudi officials confirm its airspace and territory will not be used against Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that he is in constant contact with officials in Saudi Arabia, according…