Gulf Air launches direct Bahrain–Alamein route

Iran exports over 40 mln barrels of oil after US blockade lifted — parliament speaker

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf recalled that passage through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz was opened to the Islamic republic’s commercial vessels and oil tankers

Gulf Air temporary flights operations expanded to THREE new destinations from Dammam

Gulf Air temporary flights operations Three more destinations added to Gulf Air temporary flights operations from via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam. Passengers can now book flights to the following destination; Istanbul, Athens Thiruvananthapuram Bahrain has closed its airspace, and Gulf Air has temporarily suspended all scheduled services to and from Bahrain International [] The post Gulf Air temporary flights operations expanded to THREE new destinations from Dammam appeared first on Riyadh Xpress.

Iraqi foreign minister visits Kuwait for talks on bilateral ties amid regional tensions

Iraq’s foreign minister says trip is first visit to Gulf states after formation of new Iraqi government in May

Syrian-UAE talks explore logistics corridor linking Syrian ports to Gulf via Iraq

Damascus, June.26 (SANA) Syrian and Emirati officials discussed plans to establish a logistics corridor linking Syrian ports with Gulf markets through Iraq, as part of efforts to strengthen regional trade and transport connectivity. Qutaiba Badawi, Chairman of Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports, met a high-level delegation that included UAE Chargé d’Affaires Abdul []

Iran Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz

Fighting flared in the Persian Gulf over the weekend after the US and Oman challenged Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. On Wednesday, Oman announced a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz that bypassed the Iranian shipping lane. Tehran viewed the move as a violation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that []

India’s airports gunning for Gulf’s connecting crown

India’s airports gunning for Gulf’s connecting crown

Oman Proposes Two Shipping Corridors for Hormuz as Iran-US Talks Remain Unresolved

Oman presented a two-corridor Strait of Hormuz proposal at Saturday's Araghchi-Albusaidi talks in Muscat: free southern passage through Omani waters, conditional northern transit requiring Tehran's approval. Neither Iran nor the US has accepted the framework, and the strait remains closed after 133 days.

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait, thanks Deputy FM for warm welcome; looks forward to engagements

Jaishankar's visit to Kuwait is part of his multi-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium.

Iraq PM Says No Evidence Gulf Attacks Originated from Iraqi Territory

BAGHDAD, June 30: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi said there is no evidence that attacks targeting Gulf states were launched from Iraqi territory, while reaffirming that Baghda...

Abu Dhabi launches maritime business guide to strengthen global investment appeal

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Maritime has unveiled a new business guide aimed at boosting the emirate’s position as a global maritime hub and attracting international investors, according to Captain Saif Al Mheiri. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency, Al Mheiri said the newly launched Abu Dhabi’s Compass for Maritime Businesses: Your Gateway to [] The post Abu Dhabi launches maritime business guide to strengthen global investment appeal appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Ships use Iran-desingated route in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Maritime tracking websites have reported almost no vessels are using the so-called Omani route in the Strait of Hormuz and change course towards the Iranian designated-route after the IRGC Navy's warnings.

McEntee to discuss 'stability' in region during Gulf trip

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee will travel to the Gulf region for meetings in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Oil Rises After Weekend of Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran

The continued cycle of attacks between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, testing markets on Sunday. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, opened about 3.5 percent higher on Sunday, to nearly 79 a barrel. That is up nearly 9 percent []

Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls for the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio assures

The United Arab Emirates are the first stop on the U.S. Secretary of State’s tour of Gulf countries aimed at reassuring U.S. allies The post Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls for the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio assures appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Uncertainty over Qatar Diplomacy Clouds Prospects for Deal

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Doha. Qatari official says no high-level US-Iran meetings scheduled. Iran has tried to exert control over Strait of Hormuz. Strikes and counter-strikes in recent days by Iran and US.

Royal Jordanian launches direct flights between Jordan and Uzbekistan

Royal Jordanian launches direct flights between Jordan and Uzbekistan

The Qatar Contradiction: Host Nation Rejects Trump Claims of Direct US Iran Peace Talks

United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are arriving in Doha for high stakes discussions on Gulf security, but conflicting statements from Washington, Qatar, and Tehran have triggered intense confusion over whether direct diplomatic talks with Iran are actually taking place.

Three Indian Tankers Reemerge, Pointing to Hormuz Traffic Uptick

Three fully laden India-linked supertankers have re-emerged in the Gulf of Oman, adding to increased observed bi-directional traffic across the northern and southern routes of the Strait of Hormuz even as conflicting narratives over the status of transits persist.

Iran, US claims conflict over Hormuz as three Indian crude tankers emerge

Three fully laden India-linked supertankers have re-emerged in the Gulf of Oman, adding to increased reports of traffic moving both ways across the northern and southern routes of the Strait of Hormuz, while conflicting narratives over the status of transits persist. The Desh Vibhor, Desh Vaibhav and Sanmar Herald were observed in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea on Sunday, after having been last seen signalling their attempt to cross the Strait of Hormuz late on Friday, according to...

US envoys in Qatar for meetings on Iran amid tensions after weekend attacks

The visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner comes after recent crossfire in the Persian Gulf.

Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

EUG Opens NW Al Amal Block for Bidding Untill September 7

The Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG) has opened on Monday, July 6, the NW Al Amal Block in the Gulf of Suez for bidding, according to the Open Blocks Licensing Program (OBLP), with submissions accepted until September 7, noted a statement posted on EUG’s official LinkedIn page. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) has [] The post EUG Opens NW Al Amal Block for Bidding Untill September 7 first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Iraq, Turkiye extend agreement for oil exports via Ceyhan pipeline

Baghdad is seeking new routes to export its oil following the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US escalated its ceasefire violations inside Iran

[Photo] 🇴🇲🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️— During talks in Muscat today, Oman proposed that both the southern route in [...]

— During talks in Muscat today, Oman proposed that both the southern route in Omani waters and the northern route in Iranian waters operate fully, a diplomat briefed on the talks tells Barak Ravid. Under the Omani proposal, the southern route would open without any approval requirements — as it operated before the war. The Iranian delegation could not get the proposal approved in the meeting and took it back to Tehran for internal discussions, the diplomat said.@IntelSlava

Oman Proposes Two-Corridor Navigation Scheme for Strait of Hormuz

Oman has drafted a proposed agreement outlining a two-corridor navigation scheme in the Strait of Hormuz to manage maritime traffic following military actions between the US and Iran. The draft proposes a Southern Corridor through Omani waters with unrestricted access, and a Northern Corridor through Iranian waters requiring prior authorization from Tehran. The diplomatic efforts follow Iran’s announced blockade of the strait and a series of US military strikes against Iranian targets in response to an attack on a commercial vessel.

JETS: Taking Flight Amid Lower Oil, But Skies Ahead Not Yet Clear

JETS: Taking Flight Amid Lower Oil, But Skies Ahead Not Yet Clear

Oman unveils temporary Hormuz Strait shipping lane

Oman pairs with the International Maritime Organization to deploy a temporary, fee-free shipping corridor through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Taco Bell Is Bringing Booze and Burritos to Airports for the First Time

The Taco Bell spinoff — known for cocktails, live DJs and even weddings — just made its airport debut at Denver International.

GCC, US reaffirm strategic partnership, discuss regional de-escalation efforts

MANAMA: Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah headed Kuwait’s delegation to the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United...

Iran reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz, warns Gulf states against backing U.S.

Iran on Friday reaffirmed its claim to oversee shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf Arab states against aligning with the United States in a dispute over navigation through one of the world's most strategic waterways. Tehran's response came a day after Washington and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) issued a joint statement ...

Fuel Supply: NMDPRA grants new import permits to seven oil marketers 

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator has approved a fresh round of fuel import permits for major oil marketers as concerns grow over domestic supply level. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) issued the new approvals to selected marketers for the third quarter of 2026, covering the importation of [] The post Fuel Supply: NMDPRA grants new import permits to seven oil marketers appeared first on Vanguard News.

EgyptAir launches first direct flights from Cairo to Chicago

EgyptAir launched its first direct flights from Cairo to Chicago, marking a significant expansion in the US market and strengthening its presence on the international route network. The Cairo-Chicago route is the second direct US destination launched by EgyptAir in 2026, following the launch of flights to Los Angeles. This is part of the company’s The post EgyptAir launches first direct flights from Cairo to Chicago appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines

Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.

Indian Oil Tanker Turned Back From Omani Corridor As Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Fars says IRGC is directing ships to use Iran-approved route despite temporary Omani corridor.