KNS Al-Garoh (P3725)

Kuwait Navy’ KNS Al-Garoh Arrives in Qatar Ahead of DIMDEX 2026, Showcasing Coalition-Ready Littoral Combat Capability Amid Rising Gulf Maritime Security Concerns

Kuwait’s patrol combatant KNS Al-Garoh (P3725) has arrived in Qatari waters to participate in the Visiting Warships display ahead of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026, signaling a growing focus among Gulf states on coalition-ready, operationally...
Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar

U.S. Advises Select Personnel to Depart Al Udeid Air Base as Washington Signals Heightened Alert Over Possible Iranian Retaliation

U.S. military personnel have been advised to depart Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a stark and strategically charged move underscoring Washington’s growing concern over a rapidly deteriorating Gulf security environment. U.S. officials stressed that the measure represents a calibrated...
Oil

Oil Erases Earlier Drop, Climbs Above $65 as Traders Await U.S. Response to Iran Unrest and Personnel Advisory at Qatar Air Base

Oil prices erased earlier losses and steadied Wednesday amid intensifying geopolitical tensions tied to unrest in Iran and unfolding U.S. policy responses. Brent crude traded above $65 a barrel, holding onto gains after topping the previous four sessions with more...
U.S. forces and regional partners joint air and missile defense coordination center at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base

U.S. and Regional Allies Activate New Joint Air and Missile Defense Command in Qatar to Counter Growing Threats From Missiles and Drones

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday the official activation of a new joint air and missile defense coordination center at Al Udeid Air Base, marking a significant step in regional defense integration. The facility, formally named the Middle Eastern...
Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX)

DIMDEX 2026 Opens Online Registration, Promises Expanded International Participation

The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has officially opened online registration for exhibitors, participants, and visitors ahead of its ninth edition, set to take place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre...
Turkey - Qatar

Between NATO and Muslim World: How Turkey and Qatar Manipulate Their Dual Alliances for Strategic Gain

Red Sea to Aegean Sea: from Brussels to Doha, the balance of power now pivots on two capitals that belong to the very alliances they are weakening. Turkey and Qatar—each strategically indispensable—have transformed membership into leverage, bending NATO and the...
Donald Trump

Trump Declares “Tremendous Day for the Middle East” as Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold

Standing before a cheering chamber of Israeli lawmakers in Jerusalem on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the end of what he called “a long and painful nightmare.” Moments earlier, twenty surviving hostages had been released from Gaza after more...
Eurofighter Typhoons

Qatar’s Retired Eurofighter Typhoons Spark Global Interest — After India, Turkey Reportedly Seeks to Acquire the High-Performance Jets

An unexpected twist in the Middle East’s defense landscape is unfolding as reports surface that Turkey may follow India’s lead in seeking second-hand combat aircraft from the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) — a move that could reshape the region’s...
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system

Qatar’s THAAD Acquisition: A Strategic Leap in Gulf Missile Defense

Qatar has formally announced the procurement of the U.S.-manufactured Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, marking a transformative milestone in the country’s military evolution. This $42 billion defense deal, unveiled during U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to Al...
Donald Trump

Trump Signals Imminent Iran Nuclear Deal, Rejects War Threats as Gulf Tour Nets Trillions

President Donald Trump declared Thursday that a deal with Iran on its nuclear program is near, signaling a potential end to years of brinkmanship and threatening rhetoric. Speaking in Qatar as part of his sweeping tour of the Gulf region,...
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