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“Exclusive: Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war.” Reuters, May 18, 2026.
“Saudi says it intercepted three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace.” Reuters, May 17, 2026.
“UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant.” BBC, May 17, 2026.
“China, US, UAE police arrest 276 telecom fraud suspects in Dubai.” Reuters, May 13, 2026.
“UAE says OPEC, OPEC+ exit was sovereign strategic decision, not political move.” Reuters, May 16, 2026.
“UAE foreign minister treats Nigel Farage like prime-minister-in-waiting on UK trip.” Middle East Eye, May 17, 2026.
“Pentagon budget battle intensifies amid $2.5B Kuwait arms deal.” MSN, May 17, 2026.
“Iran working with Oman to design a mechanism for controlling traffic through Strait of Hormuz.” Washington Times, May 18, 2026.
“Oman inflation rises 3.2% in April on higher food, transport costs.” Arab News, May 18, 2026.
“Qatar Investment Authority Discloses Investment at Fluence Energy with 8.9% Stake.” TradingView, May 18, 2026.
“Bahrain sentences man to life imprisonment over alleged ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah.” Middle East Monitor, May 18, 2026.
“French judge to probe complaints against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing.” Middle East Eye, May 18, 2026.