$4.5 Billion Qatar Tanker Deal Could Transform the Country’s Long-Range Military Capabilities

The US State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of four Boeing KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar, strengthening the country’s long-range military capabilities. The proposed deal also includes spare parts, maintenance services, and long-term training support. The State Department has formally notified Congress about the potential sale and related equipment. The approval comes despite Israel’s longstanding restrictions on...

Kuwait Ends Wartime Visa Extensions from September 1 as Pre-War Immigration Rules Return

Kuwait visa rules will return to normal procedures from September 1 after months of special wartime extensions. The Interior Ministry confirmed the change as...

Iraq Advances One Million Residential Plots Programme With Digital Registration

Baghdad, Iraq: The Iraqi government will launch a dedicated digital registration platform for its One Million Residential Plots initiative on September 1, 2026. The...

Masdar Starts Commercial Operations at Second UK Battery Energy Storage Project

Masdar has started commercial operations at its second battery energy storage project in the United Kingdom. The Rochdale facility forms part of the company’s...

Saudi Arabia and France Strengthen Strategic Partnership as Diplomatic Relations Mark 100 Years

At the invitation of the French president, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting France on a state visit. The visit comes at a historic moment for both countries. The timing is significant because regional and international events are changing rapidly. It also reflects the evolving Saudi-French relationship. The year 2026 marks the centenary of diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Paris....

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Trump Set to Fly on Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Replacement for the First Time at Major US Independence Anniversary Event

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Saudi Arabia Strengthens India’s Oil Supply Resilience

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