EU foreign policy chief to visit Saudi Arabia and Iran next week

Federica Mogherini will arrive in Saudi Arabia on July 27 and then proceed to Iran to discuss the nuclear deal

Pentagon chief tells Saudi Arabia: Iran threat is shared concern

In talks with US Defense Secretary Ash Carter, King Salman reiterated support for the deal while voicing some concerns

U.S. defence chief in Saudi Arabia to reassure after Iran deal

Ash Carter said ahead of his trip that he aimed to discuss American strategy to counter “Iranian aggression” in the region

Kerry to visit Gulf Arab states, vows to “push back” against Iran

US Secretary of State John Kerry will seek to reassure Gulf Arab officials at a meeting in Qatar in a couple of weeks

Saudi Arabia considers its own nuclear options after Iran deal

Some Saudis close to the ruling family have warned that if Iran still manages to weaponise its nuclear programme, then the kingdom will have to follow suit

Non-commissioned UAE officer killed in Yemen

The officer was part of the UAE Armed Forces participating in the Saudi-led operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen

UAE helps Yemen restore operations at Aden airport

A team of experts from the UAE are using a mobile air traffic control tower to help resume operations at the Aden airport within the next two days, a senior official said

Bahrain summons Iranian ambassador over Ayatollah Khamenei’s comments

The Iranian leader had said on Saturday that the country would support “oppressed” people in Bahrain

Iran’s Rouhani speaks to Qatar ruler after nuclear deal

Rouhani said he expects the nuclear deal to improve relations with its neighbours

Hamas chief and Saudi king hold rare meeting

Relations between Hamas and Saudi have improved since King Salman assumed the Saudi throne in January

Saudi Arabia arrests 431 ISIL suspects, thwarts bombings

Officials said they thwarted six suicide operations which targeted mosques in the Eastern province

Qatar, UAE among top 10 nations with most efficient governments

Qatar emerged as the country with the most efficient government, while the UAE ranked fifth worldwide according to a new report from WEF

UAE military officer dies in Yemen

The official news agency said that the soldier died while in active duty in Yemen

Qatar backs Iran deal, hopes Tehran will take “positive” stance

The deal might make Iran have a “better and positive approach” toward the GCC region, Qatar’s foreign minister says

Former Saudi spy chief says Iran nuclear deal will “wreak havoc”

Officials and Saudi media with close ties to the ruling family have privately railed against the recent nuclear deal

Man blows self up planting bomb in Bahrain – ministry

The man was trying to plant a bomb in a Shi’ite village in the country, the ministry said

Kuwait seeks death for 11 mosque bombing suspects

State news agency KUNA said on Tuesday 29 people had been indicted on terrorism charges in relation to the attack

Saudi media label Iran deal an assault on Arab interests

A Saudi official said he feared the Iran agreement would make the Middle East more dangerous

Rouhani: Iran will no longer be called a world threat

Iran and six world powers reached a deal on Tuesday, capping more than a decade of negotiations

U.S. concerned by Bahrain moves against opposition

The U.S. State Department said the detention of opposition figures in the country “raise serious concerns about restrictions on freedom of expression in Bahrain”

Iran deal may make region more dangerous – Saudi official

The official told Reuters Iran had destabilised the whole Middle East through its activities in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen

Obama calls UAE, Saudi leaders to discuss Iran deal

Obama noted the United States’ commitment to working with its Gulf partners to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities in the region

Iran, big powers clinch historic nuclear deal

For Iran, the end of sanctions could bring a rapid economic boom

Bahrain frees rights activist for health reasons

King Hamad issued a royal decree granting Rajab, one of the Arab world’s best-known democracy activists, a special pardon

Saudi militant suspect kills father and is shot dead by police

The suspected militant was shot dead by security forces in an exchange of fire

Saudi appoints housing minister from private sector

Majed al-Hogail, former MD of Rafal Real Estate Development, was chosen to head the housing ministry by King Salman

Bahrain arrests opposition leader freed three weeks ago

Ibrahim Sharif, former head of the secular National Democratic Action Society, was arrested previously for plotting to overthrow the monarchy

Eurozone summit aims to keep Greece in single currency

Eurogroup ministers resumed a meeting on Sunday suspended after nine hours of acrimonious debate on Greece’s application for another three-year loan

UAE tops MENA ranking on global index measuring rule of law, crime

The Emirates retained the top spot in adherence to order and security helping it reduce crime, a new study says

Saudi says Riyadh determined to confront Iranian expansion in region

Saudi actions had helped reduce the interference of Tehran and its regional clout in Yemen and other countries, the Kingdom’s foreign minister said