Bahrain says it foiled attempt by jail break suspects to flee to Iran

One policeman was killed when armed men attacked Jau prison in Bahrain, freeing several convicted inmates

Kuwait welcomes Iran’s readiness for dialogue with the GCC

Any talks are likely to help resolve civil wars in Syria and Yemen, says senior Kuwaiti official

White House puts Iran ‘on notice’ after missile launch

Iran confirmed it had tested a new missile but said it did not breach the nuclear accord

UAE says Trump travel ban is ‘not against Muslims’

Trump’s directive put a 90-day bar on citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen

Senior Dubai police official warns of ‘clash of civilizations’ if Trump wins

Dubai police official backs Trump travel restrictions

Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim has become known for his controversial comments

Kuwait minister to face no-confidence vote over sports ban

The International Olympic Committee suspended Kuwait in October 2015

Trump speaks to Saudi, UAE leaders, discusses counter-terrorism push

The leaders also reportedly discussed heightening economic cooperation

Americans with Iran visas can enter the country – Iran foreign minister

Iran said it would stop US citizens entering the country in retaliation to Washington’s visa ban

Trump to speak to Saudi, UAE leaders – White House

The talks follow an uproar in the Middle East over Trump’s policy to ban travellers from seven Muslim majority countries

UAE Air Force helps destroy Iranian military drone in Yemen

Yemeni forces detected the aircraft during surveillance

US travel curbs decried as ‘unjust, insulting’ in the Middle East

Would-be travellers have reported chaotic disruption to their plans

Trump’s order halting immigrants from seven Muslim countries hits roadblock

A federal judge said stranded travellers could stay in the country

Rights advocates slam Trump plans to stop receiving Muslim immigrants

Trump is also expected to order a multi-month ban on allowing refugees into the United States

Trump expected to order refugee, visa ban for Iraq, Iran, Yemen

Trump tweeted on Tuesday night that a “big day” was planned on national security on Wednesday

Sheikh Mohammed begins three-day India visit

Sheikh Mohammed has been invited to be the chief guest for India’s Republic Day celebrations

Dubai reveals new public parking rates for commercial areas

Costa Rica to open embassy in Dubai

Greater relations with the UAE will also be enhanced by a trade office

Saudi ‘optimistic’ about Trump’s stance on Iran and ISIL

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said that Saudi’s interests were aligned with those of the US

Bahrain summons Iraqi ambassador to protest VP remarks on executions

Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki called the execution “an ugly crime”

Oman receives 10 detainees released from Guantanamo

The transfers are part of Obama’s plan aimed at sending as many as 19 prisoners to at least four countries

Trump turns down $2bn proposal from Dubai’s Damac

The US President-elect is seeking to distance himself from his business empire

Iran to expand military spending, develop missiles

The plans could put Iran on a collision course with the incoming Trump administration

Saudi prince Mohammed readies strategy if clerics oppose reforms

Saudi Vision 2030’s goals to empower women, promote sports and invest in entertainment are controversial

US to transfer Guantanamo Bay detainees to Saudi, Oman and UAE

Four detainees are expected to be sent to Saudi within 24 hours

Britain’s finance minister Hammond to meet GCC leaders this week

Hammond is aiming to expand economic and investment relationships with the Gulf

Oman joins Saudi-led Islamic coalition to fight terrorism

Saudi Arabia announced the alliance in December 2015

Saudi launches campaign to collect funds for Syrians displaced by war

More than 11 million Syrians – around half of the population – have been displaced by the fighting

Egypt confirms Al Jazeera producer was arrested for ‘provoking sedition’

Mahmoud Hussain, detained on Friday, is being held on charges of spreading false news

Saudi soldier dies in cross-border firing from Yemen

Sultan bin Ayed Farhan Al-Sharari died of injuries on Saturday

Bahrain questions activist over criticism of Gulf states

The government statement said its cybercrime unit had “monitored an article in Le Mond ascribed to Nabeel Rajab

Syrian arrested in Saudi over pro-Assad Facebook photo

The man reportedly praised the recapture of Aleppo by government forces on Facebook