Gulf

Gulf countries to issue new Schengen-style tourist visa

A new tourist visa will be launching soon that will make travelling between countries in the Gulf easier. The GCC Grand Tours Visa - also known as the Unified Tourist…

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Gulf summit seeks to show solidarity amid Iran tension

Gulf Arab leaders gather on Tuesday for an annual summit expected to stress cohesion after a deep rift, at a time of regional concern over Iran and rising economic rivalry within the oil-producing…

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Iran-backed potentially hijack tanker, maritime sources say; Iran denies it

DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) -Iranian-backed forces are believed to have seized an oil tanker in the Gulf off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, three maritime security sources said, after Britain's…

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Iran welcomes Iraqi mediation with Gulf states – ambassador

Iran said on Tuesday it welcomes Iraqi mediation to help mend its ties with Gulf Arab states, following reports that Saudi and Iranian officials had held discussions in Iraq. The remarks by the Iranian ambassador…

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Iraq rocket attack hits U.S. forces, killing contractor

A rocket attack on U.S.-led forces in northern Iraq on Monday killed a civilian contractor and injured a U.S. service member, the U.S. coalition in Iraq said, in the deadliest such attack in almost…

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Geopolitics Insights – A Match in the Middle East Tinderbox

by Tonio Galea From CorporateDispatch PRO Amid a resurgence of the Covid-19 virus in many regions around the world and turmoil in Belarus and other countries, the United Arab Emirates…

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Photos released of Iranian Oil Tanker attack

Some of the handout photo made available by the National Iranian Oil Tanker Company on 14 October 2019, reportedly shows damage of Iranian oil tanker Sabiti on its way back…

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Iran to hold annual Gulf drills

Iran will hold its annual military parade on Sept. 22 in the Gulf with 200 frigates and speedboats, the semi-official Iran Front Page website reported, at a time of soaring…

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Saudi Arabia joins US maritime operation in Persian Gulf

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced its decision to join a US-led maritime security operation in the Persian Gulf days after two of its oil production facilities were targeted in an…

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The UK is considering deploying drones to Gulf

The United Kingdom is considering deploying British drones to the Gulf amid tensions with Iran, Sky News reported early on Monday. The RAF still has a number of Reaper drones…

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Russia and Iran Foreign Ministers to meet in Moscow next week

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif will meet in Moscow on Sept. 2 for talks on the situation in the Gulf region, RIA news agency…

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The UK sends another warship to Gulf

A third British warship is heading to the Gulf, the Royal Navy announced, amid heightened tensions in the region. Britain has already sent the HMS Kent to cover for frigate…

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U.S. tells commercial vessels to send Gulf transit plans in advance

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), the U.S. maritime agency, has issued an advisory telling U.S.-flagged commercial vessel they must send transit plans in advance to American and British naval authorities…

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HMS Duncan arrives in the Gulf

British Royal Navy vessel HMS Duncan has arrived in the Gulf, where she will support the safe passage of British-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz along with HMS Montrose.…

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Iranian forces confirm they have seized a foreign oil tanker

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard forces have seized a foreign oil tanker after accusing it of smuggling oil, Iran’s state TV reported Thursday. The news was announced just days after an…

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Suspicions Iran may have seized UAE-based oil tanker

A small oil tanker that stopped transmitting its location more than two days ago while traveling through a vital waterway near the Persian Gulf didn't emit a distress call, causing U.S. officials to…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing for today. Developing Story: Planning Authority's CEO Johann Buttigieg, in a post on his Facebook page announced that there is a major operation is currently…

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Britain sending third warship to Gulf

The UK is sending another major warship to the Persian Gulf amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Frigate HMS Kent will travel to the region from mid-September to bolster the Royal…

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Shipping companies sailing through Middle East Gulf urged not to use private security guards

Shipping companies sailing through the Middle East Gulf are being urged to avoid having private armed security guards onboard as the risk of escalation in the region rises, industry associations…

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Iranian boats ‘harass’ British tanker in the Gulf

Five boats believed to belong to Iranian Revolutionary Guards approached a British oil tanker in the Gulf and asked it to stop in Iranian waters close by, but withdrew…

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US wants an international military coalition to safeguard waters in the Gulf

US Marine General Joseph Dunford has said the US wants to create an international military coalition to safeguard waters around Iran and Yemen. Gen Dunford said he wanted to "ensure…

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The hot waters of the strained Strait of Hormuz – explainer

The recent attacks on two oil tankers on the Strait of Hormuz have sparked global conversation due to the passageway's strategic location, and its role as a vital gateway to…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Thursday 23rd May 2019

Good morning, As expected the debate between the leaders of the main political parties in Malta takes most of the coverage in today's newspapers. Internationally the latest in Libya, the…

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UAE to guarantee maritime freedom in the region

While hosting Jordan's King Abdullah, on an official visit to Emirates, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince said the United Arab Emirates is working with Arab countries to guarantee maritime freedom in…

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Trump warns Iran: It will be your end

After that in the past few days President Donald Trump tried to reach out to Iran to deescalate the ever rising tension, he now issued a very stern warning. In…

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US warns airliners of flying risks in Gulf

As the tension in the Gulf shows no signs of abating, U.S. diplomats warned that commercial airliners flying over the wider Arabian Gulf faced a risk of being “misidentified” amid…

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USS Abraham Lincoln ready for every eventuality

Fox News is reporting that the USS Abraham Lincoln is now on station in the northern Arabian Sea amid rising tension with Iran. The USS Abraham Lincoln is accompanied…

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Saudi threatens military action against Qatar

In a letter addressed to President Emmanuel Macron of France, Saudi King Salman expressed his "profound concern" with talks under way between Moscow and Doha for the sale of the…

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Kuwait’s attempt to resolve Qatar crisis failed

After a year of playing mediator, Kuwait's latest attempt to resolve the Qatar crisis has failed, diplomatic sources told Kuwait's Al-Rai newspaper. Earlier this week, the emir of Kuwait sent five letters…

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