Saudi Arabia plants 6m mangrove trees in Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, targets 100m
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Construction of the world’s tallest hotel in Dubai Marina crosses the 50% milestone
Scheduled for completion in Q4 2023, the Ciel hotel will house more than 1,000 guestrooms and suites, as well as premium guest amenities and facilities, such as the Ciel Observatory & Lounge on the 81st floor, as well as a signature rooftop Sky Terrace featuring an infinity pool and bar with sweeping panoramic views of the Dubai skyline, the Palm Jumeirah, and the Arabian Gulf
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UAE to avoid impact of tropical storm Hikaa – set to make landfall in Oman
Tropical Storm Hikaa is expected to make landfall in Oman’s South Al Sharqiyah and Al Wusta governorates
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Tropical storm headed towards Arabian Gulf
Storm close to the Indian coast is expected to hit speeds of up to 75 kilometres per hour
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Iran ignores calls to release British-flagged tanker
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says seizure showed ‘worrying signs Iran may be choosing a dangerous path’
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UAE says ‘missing’ oil tanker didn’t give distress signal
Panamanian-flagged Riah, which entered Iranian waters and stopped transmitting its location, does not carry Emirati personnel
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US, allies planning naval escort for Gulf tankers
Top US general reveals escort plan after Iranian military vessels menaced a British tanker in the Arabian Gulf
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US orders 1,000 more troops to the Middle East amid growing tensions
No details where given on where the troops would be deployed or what their missions might be
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US blames Iran for oil tanker attacks as Gulf tensions climb
Senior Trump administration officials say that at least one of the ships was attacked by mines
Abu Dhabi
Two oil tankers damaged in Gulf of Oman; one reports ‘suspected attack’
US and UK officials have begun an investigation
Arabian Gulf
Emir of Kuwait calls for GCC to ‘be cautious’
Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah emphasised national unity in turbulent times
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UAE announces release of Emiratis, Egyptians held in Iran
Seven UAE nationals and two Egyptian citizens were held captive by Iran since the end of January following a fishing trip in the Arabian Gulf waters
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Third of Arabian Gulf marine life could be lost by 2090
Scientists voice concern about future of biodiversity in the waters of the Arabian Gulf amid climate warming
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Humpback whale discovered dead on Saudi beach
Local officials say whales often become lost or face accidents in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf
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Iran set to move main oil export terminal out of Gulf
Iran is to move its main oil export terminal from the Gulf to the Oman Sea, says President Hassan Rouhani
Airlines
Rising oil prices could see Royal Jordanian pursue a hedge
CEO Stephan Pichler said the timing isn’t opportune but hedge, if approved by the board, could help improve profitability
Abu Dhabi
Why the cruise industry is booming in the Middle East
It’s less risky a business than you’d think – and the easiest way to connect the region’s most exciting destinations and sights