LNG Shipments Through Strait of Hormuz Reach Highest Level Since Iran War Began
Laden liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to its highest monthly level since the war involving Iran began,…
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Trump Holds Off on Fresh Iran Strikes After Gulf Appeals as Qatar Pushes for Diplomatic Deal
The US president says further military action against Iran is unlikely for now following talks with Qatar’s prime minister, but Washington will maintain its…
Iran Proposes Two-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Qatar-Mediated Talks Continue
Tehran has shortened its earlier seven-day proposal, offering to restore navigation within 48 hours if Washington meets its conditions. No agreement has been reached,…
Qatar Condemns Attack on LNG Carrier Al Mayeda, Warns of Threat to Global Energy Security
The Qatari-owned vessel was struck by unidentified objects in the Arabian Gulf on 30 October. Doha has launched an investigation, while the UAE warns…
Qatar Returns to Tehran in Fresh Push for US-Iran Peace Deal
Doha renews diplomatic efforts after Tehran dismisses its proposed settlement, with disagreements over nuclear commitments, oil sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz continuing to…
US-Iran Diplomatic Contacts Raise Hopes of Talks, but Major Obstacles Remain
Reports of a letter from Vice President JD Vance to an Iranian security official have renewed speculation about negotiations, but disagreements over sanctions, the…
Qatar Attracts $3.4bn in FDI as Doha Builds Its Post-LNG Investment Story
Official investment data shows Qatar drew 373 FDI projects in 2025, generating more than 15,000 jobs as the country seeks to diversify its capital…
GCC Banks Post $16.8bn in Q1 Profit as Regional Credit Expands
Kamco Invest data shows Gulf banks remained profitable in the first quarter, supported by broad credit growth across diversification-linked sectors.
Four Oil and Gas Tankers Turn Back From Hormuz After Vessel Attacks
The reversal of tankers near the Strait of Hormuz shows how quickly maritime security risk can affect energy flows, shipping insurance and Gulf supply-chain…
Gulf Markets Slip as Renewed Middle East Hostilities Test Investor Confidence
Regional equities weakened as shipping risk, oil volatility and renewed US-Iran confrontation pushed investors back into defensive positions.