Arab Nations Support Gaza Peace Initiative as Hormuz Shipping Slows and Iraq Expands Anti-Corruption Drive

Welcome to today’s episode of Trending Middle East. The UAE has united with seven other Arab and Islamic nations to condemn Israel's rejection of renewed efforts regarding US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, while Jared Kushner conducts talks with Hamas and regional mediators in Egypt.

We also analyze a significant slowdown in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tanker attacks and stalled US-Iran negotiations that continue to disrupt maritime traffic, as Iran resumes crude loading via alternative export routes.

Additionally, we cover Iraq’s recent seizure of more than $26 million in cash and 60kg of gold as part of an expanding anti-corruption campaign. In business developments, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund has launched a bid to secure full ownership of AD Ports Group.

Finally, the UAE is urging motorists to exercise caution ahead of the upcoming school year through its annual Accident-Free Day campaign. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, utilizing original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.