INDUSTRY
Bernard Haykal: Saudi Arabia has ambivalent feelings toward Israel
Joumblatt back in Damascus: Reconciling ‘Greater Lebanon’ with a ‘unified Syria’
Trump says Iran can call if it wants to talk, as Iranian envoy returns to Pakistan
Even if the Middle East war ends, energy crisis is here to stay
FOCUS
Amid regional instability, Syria seeks to position itself as a useful Gulf partner
Gulf energy infrastructure faces long, costly repairs
BORDER REOPENING
Iraq reopens Rabia border crossing to boost fuel oil exports via Syria
ANALYSIS
Can the Gulf model survive the Iran war?
Air Arabia, second Emirati airline to announce resumption of its flights to Beirut
Point of view
Iran–United States: The ‘in-between’ wars
US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation
Uncertainty over Iran's attendance in talks, Trump 'very optimistic': What you need to know this Friday morning
Cease-fire met with caution in Gulf countries
STRAIT OF HORMUZ
EU slams Hormuz toll idea, urges unrestricted freedom of navigation