UK defence group confirms contract for jets with receipt of first payment

Deal comes as Ankara battles to stem slide in the lira

As debt repayments come due, Turkey needs more than Qatar

US vice-president tells Ankara not to test Washington’s resolve over detained pastor

China, Qatar or Russia lack financial firepower or will to bail out Ankara, say analysts

Gulf state maintains spending despite cost of embargo by Arab quartet

Whistleblower leaks emails suggesting Gulf state broke bidding rules

Crown court dismissed allegations of unlawful financial assistance in May

Green light into JPMorgan benchmark would pave way for ‘at least $45bn’ of inflows

Dispute deepens a year after UAE joined Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt in embargo

Ahmed Mansoor sentenced to 10 years for ‘insulting’ the country’s leaders

Retaliatory move against Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and UAE

Setback for Serious Fraud Office after years of investigation into fundraising

With dozens dead in the worst clashes for years, regional powers are trying to halt the violence between Israel and the Palestinian enclave

Boycotted by some of its neighbours, the Gulf state is spending $200bn on infrastructure and opening new trade routes. But is it sustainable?

Gulf state accelerates economic reforms and relaxes visa rules to boost investment and tourism

Gulf state’s wealth fund will become top three shareholder in Russian energy giant

Gulf state’s return to market for first time since 2016 draws $53bn investor demand