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Economy
Qatar rules out Hormuz bypass, launches new investments platform
Qatar said a gas pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz would make no economic sense. It also launched a new investment platform to manage QIA’s domestic holdings and outlined more than $60bn in investment opportunities, in a major reshaping of its sovereign wealth strategy.
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Turkey
Turkish actor and World Cup star among 16 held in Istanbul drug raids
Istanbul police detained Galatasaray veteran Hasan Şaş and Netflix actor Aras Bulut İynemli alongside a rapper, a sports journalist and influencers in the fourth such celebrity drug operation since late 2025. Prosecutors said the investigation covers use, facilitation and supply of narcotics.
United Arab Emirates
Day two in Dubai: The region makes its case for telling its own story
UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri told the Euronews Forum that "resilience is the insurance of economies," while Azerbaijan's Hajiyev said his country was "winning in the peace" and Georgia's foreign minister flagged sustained disinformation campaigns.
Gaza
Gaza's bicycle couriers refuse to stop despite danger and destitution
Between 40 and 50 workers have died in the Israel-Hamas war at one delivery company alone, yet hundreds remain on the roads, covering routes by bicycle after fuel shortages and the destruction of 74% of Gaza's road network made motorised delivery impossible.
United Arab Emirates
Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its history
In a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai, Azerbaijan presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev said peace with Armenia is “an uphill struggle,” but Azerbaijan is committed to preserving the Christian heritage on its territory as it is part of its history.
United Arab Emirates
EU needs Georgia, FM tells Euronews, reigniting enlargement question
Georgia’s top diplomat told Euronews that Tbilisi remains committed to EU accession and that Europe needs Georgia for its prosperity and security. But according to the FM, it all comes down to whether Europeans “are serious about enlargement”.
Yemen
Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi jet, deny targeting Mecca
Saudi Arabia vowed it would not hesitate to take "deterrent measures" against the Houthis after alerts were issued over possible drone attacks near Islam's holiest site, the first such alerts since the Iran war began in February.
Qatar
Losing access to Bab el-Mandeb would be 'catastrophic,' Qatar warns
The Houthi Red Sea coast offensive has placed another vital shipping route at risk as the Hormuz blockade disrupts trade and energy supplies. Qatar said closing the Red Sea gateway would worsen the crisis and has called for a diplomatic solution.
United Arab Emirates
Escalation coming but region must keep calm, al-Sharaa tells Euronews
Answering Euronews' question at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Syria's president said he hoped the situation "remains stable" but admitted "nobody can predict" what happens next, while urging Arab countries to work together.
Europe News
Euroviews. Twenty-five years on, Dubai's media bet has become a global platform
This year’s Arab Media Summit in Dubai, now in its 25th year, is more than just an event organised by the city, says Mona Ghane l Marri in an OpEd for Euronews. It has evolved into a shared platform for an industry that has become more diverse, more global and more interconnected.