• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia

Trendingnow

1

Michael Dell’s son built a $13 billion home battery business—and he’s going on 30 years old

2

Crypto billionaire Michael Saylor says he made $15 billion last year with ChatGPT—and has one rule: 'Don't try to outwork the robots'

3

Iran says it has a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and shipowners are outraged by its plan to charge fees

1

Michael Dell’s son built a $13 billion home battery business—and he’s going on 30 years old

2

Crypto billionaire Michael Saylor says he made $15 billion last year with ChatGPT—and has one rule: 'Don't try to outwork the robots'

3

Iran says it has a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and shipowners are outraged by its plan to charge fees
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconMiddle East

Middle East

Fortune Gulf Brief is Fortune's weekly Tuesday newsletter covering business, investment, and economic trends across the Middle East, written by Fortune writer Melissa Hancock. It delivers expert analysis on the deals, leaders, and policies shaping the GCC region for global executives. Sign up here.
The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it
The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it

“US accepting Iranian control of the strait without explicitly acknowledging that control seems a likely endgame here.”

By Jason MaAugust 7, 2026
Qatar’s Ooredoo, Nvidia, and Nokia unveil multi-billion-dollar AI compute platform—and Southeast Asia is their target
Qatar’s Ooredoo, Nvidia, and Nokia unveil multi-billion-dollar AI compute platform—and Southeast Asia is their target
By Melissa HancockAugust 6, 2026
Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock? 
Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock? 
By Melissa HancockAugust 4, 2026
As confusion reigns over Hormuz talks, Fortune gets exclusive access to a UN-backed plan to reopen the strait 
As confusion reigns over Hormuz talks, Fortune gets exclusive access to a UN-backed plan to reopen the strait 
By Melissa HancockAugust 4, 2026
As Trump balks again at escalating war, Iran smells ‘blood in the water’ and looks to exploit its newfound strategic advantage, experts say
As Trump balks again at escalating war, Iran smells ‘blood in the water’ and looks to exploit its newfound strategic advantage, experts say
By Jason MaAugust 2, 2026
Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts merge, sucking in more countries along the way—even ones claiming neutrality
Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts merge, sucking in more countries along the way—even ones claiming neutrality
By Jason MaAugust 1, 2026
Latest stories from Fortune
Praveen Neppalli Naga sits in a white chair in front of a blue background onstage.
AI
After blowing its entire 2026 AI budget in months, Uber CTO says ‘We’re coming to the end of the so-called ‘tokenmaxxing’ era’
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 7, 2026
How Whatnot’s founders turned 100 investor rejections into an $20 billion live-shopping rocket ship
Retail
How Whatnot’s founders turned 100 investor rejections into an $20 billion live-shopping rocket ship
By Sarah GlodekAugust 7, 2026
Before the WNBA became a phenomenon, Billie Jean King asked NBA commissioner David Stern for one promise
Newsletters
Before the WNBA became a phenomenon, Billie Jean King asked NBA commissioner David Stern for one promise
By Emma HinchliffeAugust 7, 2026
China’s export engine is cooling—but high-tech demand isn’t.
Economy
China’s export engine is cooling—but high-tech demand isn’t.
By Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressAugust 7, 2026
People look at a Google Earth map of Paris,France on a screen as Google Earth.
Cybersecurity
Google quietly discontinues its Earth AI feature a day after its rollout after users made no-no images
By Joshua HongAugust 7, 2026
Best Teeth Whitening Strips (2026): Brighten Your Smile
Success
Best Teeth Whitening Strips (2026): Brighten Your Smile
By Emily PharesAugust 7, 2026
Fitia App Review 2026: Is This Calorie Tracker Worth Using?
Health
Fitia App Review 2026: Is This Calorie Tracker Worth Using?
By Christina SnyderAugust 7, 2026
A view of commercial cargo vessels and crude oil tankers are anchored in the Gulf of Oman, off the coast of Muscat, Oman
Energy
Iran says agreement on Hormuz shipping reached with Oman
By Bloomberg and Eltaf NajafizadaAugust 7, 2026
More Middle EastPage 2 of 20
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes and threatens a ‘complete halt’ in peace talks as fighting over Hormuz continues
Politics
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes and threatens a ‘complete halt’ in peace talks as fighting over Hormuz continues
By Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressJune 28, 2026
Forget the ceasefire — The U.S. and Iran are still locked in combat over the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran tries to shut down a competing route
Middle East
Forget the ceasefire — The U.S. and Iran are still locked in combat over the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran tries to shut down a competing route
By Jason MaJune 27, 2026
U.S. aircraft attack Iran in response to drone strike on cargo ship that Tehran called ‘ceasefire management’ as both sides wrestle for Hormuz control
Politics
U.S. aircraft attack Iran in response to drone strike on cargo ship that Tehran called ‘ceasefire management’ as both sides wrestle for Hormuz control
By Collin Binkley, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressJune 26, 2026
A man pumps his car with gas.
Economy
U.S. companies swallowed the oil shock. They’re not sure they can do it again
By Sasha RogelbergJune 25, 2026
The Iran war is accelerating the EV transition faster than any climate policy ever did—but it’s still just not that much
Energy
The Iran war is accelerating the EV transition faster than any climate policy ever did—but it’s still just not that much
By Catherina GioinoJune 25, 2026
Trump’s Iran war provoked the Senate enough to get it to symbolically vote to curb his war powers for the first time
Politics
Trump’s Iran war provoked the Senate enough to get it to symbolically vote to curb his war powers for the first time
By The Associated PressJune 24, 2026
Iran keeps contradicting Trump on whether it agreed to nuclear inspections, but he says there’s no rush anyway
Middle East
Iran keeps contradicting Trump on whether it agreed to nuclear inspections, but he says there’s no rush anyway
By Munir Ahmed, David Rising, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressJune 24, 2026
Trump, Rubio, and Hegseth sit next to each other at a dark wooden table.
Economy
The Pentagon said Iran War costs $29 billion, but the real cost is closer to $200 billion—and counting
By Jacqueline MunisJune 24, 2026
iran
Energy
The Strait of Hormuz is ‘open’ — but it’s mined, half-empty, and subject to tolls both sides say they might charge
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Mae Anderson and The Associated PressJune 23, 2026
Saudi PIF’s governor wants the kingdom to become a global investment center
Newsletters
Saudi PIF’s governor wants the kingdom to become a global investment center
By Melissa HancockJune 23, 2026
Saudi Aramco’s chairman calls for “energy realism” 
Middle East
Saudi Aramco’s chairman calls for “energy realism” 
By Melissa HancockJune 23, 2026
Dow futures drop as first day of U.S.-Iran talks sees Trump threaten Tehran on Hormuz: ‘You close it and you won’t have a country’
Energy
Dow futures drop as first day of U.S.-Iran talks sees Trump threaten Tehran on Hormuz: ‘You close it and you won’t have a country’
By Jason MaJune 21, 2026
Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying it’s shut
Energy
Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying it’s shut
By Weilun Soon, Julian Lee and BloombergJune 21, 2026
Vice President JD Vance heads to Switzerland for talks with Iran but says he will only be there ‘for a day or two’
Middle East
Vice President JD Vance heads to Switzerland for talks with Iran but says he will only be there ‘for a day or two’
By Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Seung Min Kim, Munir Ahmed and The Associated PressJune 20, 2026
Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion
Energy
Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion
By Jason MaJune 20, 2026
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz for ‘services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East’
Energy
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz for ‘services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East’
By Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Munir Ahmed and The Associated PressJune 20, 2026
Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ and asserts control over Hormuz
Energy
Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ and asserts control over Hormuz
By Alex Longley, Alaric Nightingale, Ellen Milligan and BloombergJune 20, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, and downplays delayed talks with U.S. that will begin in Switzerland
Middle East
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, and downplays delayed talks with U.S. that will begin in Switzerland
By The Associated PressJune 20, 2026
The U.S. and Iran have signed a peace deal. How long will it take for oil flows in Asia to return to normal? 
Energy
The U.S. and Iran have signed a peace deal. How long will it take for oil flows in Asia to return to normal? 
By Angelica AngJune 19, 2026
‘Iran just basically put its wish list into this’: The Trump-Iran agreement gives Iran a free pass on nuclear treaty violations pending final deal
Middle East
‘Iran just basically put its wish list into this’: The Trump-Iran agreement gives Iran a free pass on nuclear treaty violations pending final deal
By Mia OsmonbekovJune 18, 2026
ursula
Energy
Europe’s $29 billion Iran War bill is driving a scramble for new energy routes
By Menelaos Hadjicostis and The Associated PressJune 18, 2026
We’ve now got the full text of the U.S.-Iran peace deal—and allies are appalled at the gains it hands to Iran
Banking
We’ve now got the full text of the U.S.-Iran peace deal—and allies are appalled at the gains it hands to Iran
By Jim EdwardsJune 18, 2026
g
North America
The G7 has some special lunchtime guests this year: Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis and Dario Amodei 
By Kelvin Chan and The Associated PressJune 17, 2026
The art of the bail: Iran got what it wanted. Did the U.S.? Everyone is judging Trump’s MIA MOU
Middle East
The art of the bail: Iran got what it wanted. Did the U.S.? Everyone is judging Trump’s MIA MOU
By Jim EdwardsJune 17, 2026
Vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Iran's coast.
Energy
Filling up your car won’t feel normal until next summer, S&P says
By Tristan BoveJune 16, 2026
trump
Middle East
Iran, Trump have a common problem in their deal to end the war: Israel
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 16, 2026
U.S.-Iran interim deal: What could a Gulf bounce back look like?
Newsletters
U.S.-Iran interim deal: What could a Gulf bounce back look like?
By Melissa HancockJune 16, 2026
Gulf private credit opportunities shine amid global volatility 
Middle East
Gulf private credit opportunities shine amid global volatility 
By Melissa HancockJune 16, 2026
The jet fuel crisis never existed, sources say
Energy
The jet fuel crisis never existed, sources say
By Jim EdwardsJune 16, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is finally reopening, but energy flows may not get back to normal until next year
Energy
The Strait of Hormuz is finally reopening, but energy flows may not get back to normal until next year
By Jason MaJune 15, 2026
1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
...20
Most Popular
Energy
Michael Dell’s son built a $13 billion home battery business—and he’s going on 30 years oldplaceholder alt text
By Jordan BlumAugust 6, 2026
Success
Crypto billionaire Michael Saylor says he made $15 billion last year with ChatGPT—and has one rule: 'Don't try to outwork the robots'placeholder alt text
By Preston ForeAugust 6, 2026
Newsletters
Iran says it has a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and shipowners are outraged by its plan to charge feesplaceholder alt text
By Jim EdwardsAugust 6, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • TikTok icon
  • YouTube icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.