Saudi Arabia Turns to Ukraine for Air Defense Weapons Amid Iran Strikes
Saudi Arabia has turned to Ukraine to counter Iranian drone and missile attacks, reportedly signing a contract and negotiating a separate “huge deal” that could be finalized this week.
Iran Targets Gulf Energy Installations as Oil Prices Surge
Iran launched fresh strikes on energy installations in the Gulf , including a petroleum complex in Bahrain, as oil prices soared.
Qatar Orders Air Defense Radars From Thales
French company Thales has been awarded a contract to deliver air defense radars to the Qatar Emiri Air Force.
UAE, Qatar Expand Defense Ties With EDGE-Barzan Joint Venture
EDGE Group and Barzan Holdings have agreed to form a joint venture that will develop advanced defense technologies, deepening industrial cooperation between the UAE and Qatar.
Croatia’s Orqa Signs Drone Production Cooperation Deal With Qatar’s Barzan
Croatian drone firm Orqa has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings to explore localized production of unmanned systems.
General Atomics, Qatar’s Barzan Team Up on Battle Management Software
General Atomics is moving deeper into battle management and intelligence software through a new partnership with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings.
Israel PM Says No Place for Turkish, Qatari Soldiers in Gaza Force
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday there would be no place for Turkish or Qatari soldiers in post-war Gaza and reiterated Israel's objection to the composition of a US-backed advisory panel for the Palestinian territory.
Colombia and Paramilitary Drug Gang Vow Further Peace Talks in Doha
The Colombian government and the country's largest drug-trafficking gang inked an agreement in Qatar on Friday committing to further talks aimed at the paramilitary group's eventual disarmament and peace in territories under its control.
Gaza Truce Mediators in Cairo to Discuss Second Phase: State-Linked Media
Delegations of mediators of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip along with the US, met in Cairo to discuss the second phase of the deal.
Dearsan Launches First FAC 50 Vessel for Qatari Navy
Turkey’s Dearsan has launched the first of two Fast Attack Craft 50 being built for the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces as part of a production order signed in 2024.
M23, DR Congo Sign New Peace Roadmap in Doha
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework on Saturday in Qatar aimed at ending the fighting that has devastated eastern DRC.
Mediator Qatar Expects Gaza Ceasefire to Last Despite ‘Violation’: PM
Mediator Qatar said it expected the US-backed ceasefire to hold in Gaza despite a "violation" as Israel carried out strikes.
Afghanistan, Pakistan Seek to Firm Up Truce in Istanbul Talks
Afghan and Pakistani negotiators were locked in talks to hammer out a lasting ceasefire Saturday, with Islamabad warning that if the Istanbul talks failed it could lead to "open war".
Hamas Meets With Gaza Truce Mediators in Cairo
A Hamas delegation was to meet Qatari and Egyptian officials in Cairo on Monday to discuss the continuation of a fragile Gaza ceasefire, a source close to negotiations told AFP.
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Qatar Talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" at talks in Doha, after at least 10 Afghans were killed in Pakistani air strikes that broke an earlier truce.
Pakistan to Hold Talks With Afghanistan in Qatar After Latest Strikes
Pakistan officials will hold talks in Qatar with their Afghan counterparts, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes on its neighbor killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the border.
DR Congo and M23 Sign Deal on Ceasefire Implementation: Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 group signed an agreement in Doha to establish a ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
Hamas and Israel Open Talks in Egypt Under Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, with US President Donald Trump judging that the Palestinian militant group was ready to compromise over his proposals for a deal.
Boeing Scores $110M in US, Allied Military Aircraft Contracts
The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing $110.2 million in contracts to support US and allied military aircraft.
Israel’s Netanyahu Says Qatar Funds Hamas, Strike ‘Justified’
Israeli PM Netanyahu said that a strike against Hamas in Qatar last week was "justified" by the Gulf state's ties to the group.
Arab, Muslim Leaders Hold Emergency Talks After Israel’s Qatar Attack
Leaders from Arab and Muslim countries will gather for an emergency summit in Doha, a week after Israel's unprecedented strike in Qatar.
Arab Countries Revisit ‘NATO-Style’ Security Force Proposal by Egypt
Arab League member countries are reportedly reconsidering a “NATO-style” collective security force in the region first proposed by Egypt in 2015, insider sources have informed The National.
Qatar Says Netanyahu Must Be ‘Brought to Justice’ Over Strikes
Qatar's prime minister warned Wednesday that an unprecedented Israeli strike in Doha targeting Hamas killed hope for Gaza hostages, calling for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to be "brought to justice."
Deadly Israeli Strikes Targeting Hamas in Qatar Earn Trump Rebuke
Deadly Israeli air strikes targeted senior Hamas leaders on Tuesday in US ally Qatar, the venue of repeated rounds of Gaza peace talks, drawing a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.
