Gulf leaders
Coverage of Gulf leaders in the Nexus archive.
- Rubio says Gulf talks were 'frank' as US seeks regional backing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described 'frank' and 'constructive' discussions with Gulf leaders in Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE regarding the US-Iran agreement and security in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized alignment with regional allies and sought their input on key issues.
- UAE passenger rail network to launch next week
The UAE will launch its passenger rail network next week, connecting Abu Dhabi to Fujairah for 55 dirham ($15) trips. The route is part of the stalled GCC Railway project, aiming to link Gulf countries by 2030, with economic projections highlighting potential $40 billion gains from a high-speed Abu Dhabi-Dubai line and a planned Doha-Riyadh airport connection by 2031.
- Iranians attend Hajj despite war
Iran's Hajj pilgrimage this year is significantly reduced to 30,000 pilgrims, with travel initially shifting to overland routes through Iraq before a ceasefire restored air access. Despite ongoing tensions and military strikes, Saudi Arabia continues to allow Iranian pilgrims, reinforcing its policy of keeping Hajj non-political.
- Senate war hawks signal concern about potential US-Iran deal
Republican war hawks are urging President Trump to abandon a potential peace deal with Iran. Trump discussed the proposal with Gulf and regional leaders, as the two nations near an agreement.
- Trump claims deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’
US President Donald Trump claimed a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is 'largely negotiated' and announced plans to reveal the agreement to end the conflict after discussions with Gulf leaders and allies.
- Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?
On the 61st day of the Iran war, the UAE announced its exit from OPEC. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran is in a 'state of collapse' amid Gulf leaders' meeting in Saudi Arabia.
- Will the Iran war end Strait of Hormuz oil supremacy?
The Iran conflict has exposed vulnerabilities in global oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for energy markets. In response, Gulf leaders are developing bypass pipelines to protect their oil exports, while major global powers pursue renewable energy alternatives.