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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 562

Omar Hasan

A Kuwaiti trader wearing a protective mask follows the market at the Boursa Kuwait stock exchange in Kuwait City, March 1, 2020. (Yasser al-Zayyat/AFP)
March 2, 2020, 6:45 am
Gulf stock markets dive as coronavirus outbreak hits oil prices
Virus threatens oil-rich Middle Eastern economies as global travel and transportation industries slump amid virus fears; TASE continues to fall, dropping 2.47%
By Omar Hasan
The sun rises over the Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 830 meters, at the backdrop. The number of skyscrapers worldwide has exploded in recent years. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
October 4, 2019, 5:23 am
Behind showy prosperity, Dubai’s economy is flagging
UAE city-state is courting international investors to combat economic slowdown, as property, tourism and trade sectors weaken
By Omar Hasan
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (C-L), at a panel during the opening of the Abu Dhabi climate meeting summit on June 30, 2019, in Abu Dhabi. (KARIM SAHIB / AFP)
June 30, 2019, 10:04 pm
UN chief urges action to avert climate change ‘catastrophe’
Antonio Guterres says climate disruption progressing ‘faster than the world’s top scientists have predicted’
By Omar Hasan
Illustrative: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani dedicates the final phase of a new oil refinery in the city of Bandar Abbas, Iran, February 18, 2019. (Official website photo)
May 19, 2019, 3:02 pm
Major oil producers meet to discuss output amid Iran tensions
OPEC members, as well as Russia and others, set to discuss how to stabilize market after reimposed US sanctions throw industry into uncertainty
By Omar Hasan
This photo from March 12, 2017, shows an Iranian laborer walking the platform of the oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf. (AFP/Atta Kenar)
November 4, 2018, 9:12 am
Saudi Arabia readies to boost supplies over Iran oil sanctions
Analysts expect Iranian exports of some 2.5 million barrels per day to plunge by 1-2 million bpd when US sanctions take effect November 5
By Omar Hasan
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, March 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
October 14, 2018, 5:23 pm
Saudi Arabia rejects ‘threats,’ vows retaliation if punished over missing critic
Riyadh says it will ‘respond to any action with a bigger one’ after Trump, global business leaders distance themselves from kingdom amid allegations it murdered a journalist
By Omar Hasan
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks during the 22nd World Petroleum Congress opening ceremony on July 9, 2017 in Istanbul. AFP/OZAN KOSE)
July 10, 2017, 9:34 pm
Tillerson looks to defuse Qatar crisis on Gulf tour
Secretary of state embarks on first attempt at shuttle diplomacy amid growing tensions between Middle East nations
By Omar Hasan
Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani speaks during a luncheon hosted by the Arab Center of Washington, DC on June 29, 2017. (AFP Photo/Brendan Smialowski)
July 3, 2017, 3:21 pm
Qatar responds to Saudi demands after deadline extended
No details of answer made public, but on Saturday foreign minister said ultimatum was ‘made to be rejected’
By Omar Hasan
Kuwaiti emergency personnel pull a man on stretchers past security forces outside the Shiite Al-Imam al-Sadeq mosque after it was targeted by a suicide bombing during Friday prayers on June 26, 2015, in Kuwait City. (AFP)
June 28, 2015, 11:01 am
Kuwait arrests driver of bomber in IS mosque attack
Owner of house where attacker stayed also held; national oil company raises security at all facilities to maximum levels
By Omar Hasan
Ibrahim Dabdoub, deputy chairman of the International Bank of Qatar. (screen capture: YouTube/The Banker)
September 9, 2014, 9:02 pm
Gulf urged to fund ‘Arab Marshall Plan’ to foil unrest
Forum of bankers and economists say financing development plans can stave off regional turmoil
By Omar Hasan
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (right) meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on December 4, 2013. (AP/WAM/File)
May 30, 2014, 6:16 am
Iran must change to improve ties with Gulf, analysts say
High-profile visit by Kuwaiti leader latest sign of thaw, but Arab states still wary of Tehran
By Omar Hasan
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