Rubio visits Gulf to discuss Iran deal, Qatar blast kills 13 and UAE hotels see strong recovery (opens original article in a new tab)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Gulf to discuss Iran deal, Qatar blast kills 13, UAE hotels recover from tourism slump.

• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a Gulf tour to discuss Washington's interim agreement with Iran.
• At least 13 people killed and 66 injured in an explosion at Qatar's Barzan gas facility.
• UAE hotels see tourism recovery following US-Iran agreement and easing travel advisories.
• Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed leads review of Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds amid global uncertainty.