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Middle East tensions and U.S. security on 9/11 anniversary

Middle East wealth market no riskier than others, says Lombard Odier
The Middle East market is not more or less risky than any other jurisdiction in the world and it is up to wealth managers to choose clients and do proper diligence before onboarding them to avoid regulatory hassle at a later stage, senior...

Dubai boxing event to feature WBC Middle East title bout
Top tier boxing is coming to Dubai later this month with an action-packed show featuring a WBC Middle East title bout and a prize fighter tournament where the winner will walk away with Dhs20,000. Purse on the Palm by Grassroots Boxing takes place...

Egypt renews push for nuclear-free Middle East
Cairo: Egypt has reiterated its demand for the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. In the run-up to the 69th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)...

world Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions among US Middle East allies
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's top diplomat, Marco Rubio headed to Israel on Saturday (Sept 13), amid tensions with fellow US allies in the Middle East over Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and expansion of settlements in the...

Rubio heads to Israel with US allies split over Middle East crisis
US President Donald Trump's top diplomat, Marco Rubio headed to Israel on Saturday, amid tensions with fellow US allies in the Middle East over Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank....

Oman Airports clinch 9 global awards, including ‘Best in the Middle East’ by ACI

Barry O’Halloran: Doha strike sends shock waves through Gaza peace talks and puts entire Middle East region on fresh alert
Bombing has cast doubts on the real extent of America's influence on Israel The aftermath of the Israeli attack on Doha, Qatar. Photo: PA Today at 06:30 The tiny Persian Gulf state of Qatar has made itself central to Middle Eastern politics in...

Marco Rubio to visit Israel amid U.S. tensions with Middle East allies
Open this photo in gallery:Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media before departing for Israel on Saturday.Nathan Howard/The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio headed to Israel on Saturday, amid...
Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions among Middle East allies
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's top diplomat, Marco Rubio headed to Israel on Saturday, amid tensions with fellow allies in the Middle East over Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and expansion of settlements in the occupied West...
Aramco subsidiary launches tender process for coveted deals on controversial Middle East project
Aramco Gulf Operations (AGO), a subsidiary of Saudi state giant Aramco, has kicked off the tender process for at least two coveted packages for construction of the Khafji gas plant, meant for handling gas from the controversial Dorra offshore...
US’ Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions with Middle East allies
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's top diplomat, Mr Marco Rubio, headed to Israel on Sept 13, amid tensions with fellow US allies in the Middle East over Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and expansion of settlements in the occupied...

U.S. senators accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing in Gaza after Middle East visit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KATU) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon joined Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland on a trip to the Middle East in August. Upon their return, the two compiled a 21-page-long report accusing the Israeli government of...
The Middle East's 'week of chaos' may have lasting regional ramifications - analysis

‘We’re gonna talk about…': Marco Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions among US allies in Middle East
Donald Trump's top diplomat, Marco Rubio headed to Israel on Saturday as tensions flared with key US allies in the Middle East over Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank. Before heading...
Egypt renews call for Middle East nuclear-weapon-free zone
CAIRO, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Egypt on Saturday reiterated calls for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Ahead of the 69th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)...

Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions among US Middle East allies
US President Donald Trump’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio headed to Israel on Saturday, amid tensions with fellow US allies in the Middle East over Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank....

Strong Security Rules, Weak Data Governance: Middle East Firms Struggle with Third-Party Risk
Sophos has released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. The global study of 441 IT and cybersecurity leaders shows the education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom...

Middle East: IDF says 250,000 people have left Gaza City
Skip next section Palestinian factions hand over weapons in Lebanon refugee camps 09/13/2025September 13, 2025Palestinian factions hand over weapons in Lebanon refugee camps Palestinian militias delivered large quantities of weapons to the...

After tariff blow, jewellery exporters eye Middle East