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Israel And Bahrain Set To Reach Free Trade Pact

Israel and Bahrain will soon sign a free trade agreement, the Jewish state’s envoy to Manama said on Sunday

Zenger

Against all odds, Mexico's endangered vaquita porpoise holds on

Against all odds, the remaining handful of Mexico’s endangered vaquita porpoises are holding on in their only habitat in the Gulf of California

The Independent UK

Arsenal face Ilkay Gundogan transfer twist as Saudi Arabia prepare huge contract offer

Arsenal face competition from clubs in Saudi Arabia for Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan, as the Gulf state embarks on a major recruitment drive this summer.

Evening Standard

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Iran reopens its embassy in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf rivals restore ties

The reopened embassy could ease travel between the two countries as they work to resume direct flights, increase trade and restore business ties.

WEKU

What does Erdogan’s re-election mean for Turkey-Gulf relations?

Economic and defence deals, along with the Turkish president’s personal ties with regional leaders, to boost relations.

Al Jazeera

N’Golo Kante targeted for Saudi Arabia transfer as Chelsea uncertainty grows

French midfielder could follow Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to the Gulf state, with Lionel Messi also in talks

Evening Standard

State initiates talks on chartered flights for peak season

The State government has started initial parleys to operate chartered flights or additional flights in the Gulf sector in the coming peak season.

The Hindu

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Iran says to form naval alliance with Gulf states to ensure regional stability

Iran's navy commander said his country and Saudi Arabia, as well as three other Gulf states, plan to form a naval alliance that will also include India and Pakistan, Iranian media reported on Saturday.

Reuters

Emirati hosts want UN climate talks to deliver 'game-changing results,' with big oil at the table

A senior United Arab Emirates official says the Gulf nation wants a U.N. climate summit it’s hosting later this year to deliver “game-changing results” for international efforts to curb global warming

The Independent UK

Kerala govt. to discuss exorbitant fares with airlines ferrying expats from Gulf countries, mulls use of charter flights

The Hindu

900kg of crystal meth seized from fishing trawler

Authorities have arrested six drug smugglers and seized 909 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, believed to be destined for Australia, from a fishing trawler south of Koh Samet in the Gulf of Thailand.

Bangkok Post

UAE withdraws from US-led maritime coalition

Analysts: Abu Dhabi wants more action from Washington to protect shipping lanes, seeks to diversify security relations.

Al Jazeera

UAE says it has stopped taking part in U.S.-led Gulf maritime coalition

The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday it was no longer taking part in operations by a U.S.-led task force protecting Gulf shipping, which has been subjected to renewed tanker seizures by Iranian naval forces in recent weeks.

Reuters

Chevron, PTTEP granted licences in Gulf

The Department of Mineral Fuels has awarded petroleum exploration and production licences to Chevron Offshore Thailand and PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), as part of efforts to increase gas supply from the Gulf of Thailand and reduce power bills over the long term.

Bangkok Post

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Playing the waiting game

Before May 14, many investors and analysts were hopeful that the general election could reverse the "sell in May" phenomenon, which refers to the Thai bourse traditionally underperforming during the hot, dry months.

Reuters

Kuwait suspends new visas for Philippines workers in rights row

Kuwait has suspended all new visas for Philippine nationals indefinitely, the interior ministry confirmed this week, in an escalation of a row between the oil-rich Gulf state and Manila over worker protections and employer rights.

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch to visit Gulf states to advance ‘ambitious’ trade deal

The five-day tour will see the Business and Trade Secretary meet her ministerial counterparts in each nation.

Al Jazeera

Bahrain to restore full diplomatic relations with Lebanon

The Gulf nation has ended a year-and-a-half-long impasse as it looks to strengthen ‘fraternal relations’ with Lebanon.

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Battle to rid Gulf of Carpentaria and Groote archipelago of ghost nets gets federal funding boost

Sea rangers in some of Australia's remotest waters are battling to protect marine life from the vicious problem of ghost nets.

The Guardian - UK

Syria’s Assad to attend Arab League summit as west opposes rehabilitation

Western leaders and Gulf states clash over return of Syrian president after years of war against his own people

The Independent UK

Surf's up! Florida's St. George Island beach named nation's best in annual ranking

A 9-mile stretch of Florida sugar-white sand in an unspoiled natural setting alongside the Gulf of Mexico is the nation’s best beach for 2023

The Independent UK

Qatar emerges as surprise contender to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup

The Gulf nation has never played an international rugby league match.

Al Jazeera

Qatar and Bahrain to resume flights on May 25

The Gulf countries announced a restoration of ties in April, resolving a dispute dating back to 2017.

The Guardian - UK

UN labour rights watchdog facing backlash over Qatar conference nomination

Exclusive: Qatari minister expected to take presidency of ILO event despite bribery investigation

Al Jazeera

US to bolster ‘defensive posture’ in Gulf: White House

The move is in response to ‘Iranian threats, armed seizures and attacks’ on shipping vessels, US official says.

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