Kuwait

The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.

By Vivian Nereim

The countries have long worried about being sucked into regional war as they juggle relations with Washington, their security guarantor, while seeking to improve ties with Tehran.

By Vivian Nereim

The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.

By Farnaz Fassihi, Adam Rasgon, Eric Schmitt and Michael Levenson

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf Arab countries expressed dismay over the American attack, but stopped short of condemning the United States, a key ally.

By Vivian Nereim

With the United States on the sidelines, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are trying to play a role as mediators.

By Ismaeel Naar

The Persian Gulf nation has instituted rolling blackouts to cope with surging summer electricity demand, stirring frustration among citizens.

By Yasmena Almulla and Vivian Nereim

After the blaze killed 49 migrant workers, a government crackdown focused on building violations — bypassing deeper problems that leave migrants with low wages and unsafe housing across the oil-rich Gulf.

By Yasmena Almulla and Vivian Nereim

The high temperatures blamed for the deaths of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia are taking a broad toll in countries that have spent vast sums to attract tourists and investors.

By Ben Hubbard

The blaze struck a building that was home to scores of low-paid migrant workers, many of them from India.

By Yasmena Almulla and Vivian Nereim

Can you find Kuwait on a map? What else do you know about this Middle East nation?

Compiled by Michael Gonchar