Houthis Block Saudi Red Sea Shipping, Heightening Global Oil Supply Concerns
On 20 July 2026 the Yemen‑based Houthi movement announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabian shipping through the Red Sea, cit...
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Houthis Announce Closure of Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi Shipping, Raising Global Trade Concerns
Yemen’s Iran‑aligned Houthi militia declared on Monday, 20 July 2026, that it would shut the Bab al‑Mandab Strait to Saudi v...
Saudia Wins 2026 APEX Award for Best Cabin Service in the Middle East
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has clinched the coveted 2026 APEX Award for Best Cabin Service in the Middle E...
Saudi Arabia Approves AlUla Manara Observatory, Aiming to Combine Research and Astro-Tourism
On 17 June 2026, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) green‑lit the design of AlUla Manara, a bold new astronomy complex set 70 ...
MENA Sports Betting Market Surges 70% in 2026, Driven by Mobile Boom
In 2026, the sports‑betting landscape across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) experienced a dramatic 70 % expansion, acco...
Huwise and Ejada Systems Forge Partnership to Boost Data-Driven Digital Transformation Across the Middle East
On 24 June 2026, Paris‑based Huwise unveiled a strategic alliance with Saudi‑Arabian digital‑transformation leader Ejada Sys...
UN Secretary-General Urges Yemen Parties to Seize Window of De-escalation Amid Regional Tensions
On 16 June 2026, the United Nations Secretary‑General addressed the Security Council, urging Yemeni factions to take advantage o...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Named Top Employer Across the Middle East in 2026 Great Place to Work Rankings
On 23 June 2026, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced that it has been named a top employer across the Middle East in the...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Tops Middle East Employer Rankings in 2026
On 23 June 2026, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced that it has been named a top employer across the Middle East in the...
Four Seasons Opens Luxury Wellness Resort in Saudi Arabias AMAALA Destination
On 15 June 2026, the sun‑kissed coast of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea welcomed a new icon of luxury and wellbeing. The Four Seasons ...
Saudi Arabias Non-Oil Economy Expands 10.6% in April, GASTAT Reports
In April 2026, Saudi Arabia’s non‑oil economy pushed past the 10‑percent mark, with short‑term business operating revenues...
Aseer Region Launches Interactive Digital Map to Boost 2026 Summer Tourism Season
On the very day the Aseer Region celebrated the opening of its 2026 summer season, the Aseer Region Development Authority (ASDA) u...
Saudi Arabia Records 122.6 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2025, Spending Hits SAR 303.7 Billion
On 20 June 2026, Saudi Arabia’s tourism ministry released its 2025 statistical report, revealing a landmark year for the kingdom...
U.S. Travel Advisory Update: Middle East Countries Face Heightened Caution Amid Security and Aviation Disruptions
On 14 June 2026, the U.S. State Department issued a new travel advisory update that raises the level of caution for U.S. citizens ...