Houthis Capture Perim Island, Tightening Grip on Bab al-Mandeb Strait
On 10 September 2026, a small volcanic outcrop in the heart of the Bab al‑Mandeb Strait became a new flashpoint in the region’...
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Saudi Arabia Launches Voluntary Carbon Market as Oil Prices Surge and Regional Humanitarian Aid Expands
When Brent futures crossed the $100‑a‑barrel mark on September 10, 2026, the kingdom’s capital was not only watching a sharp...
Record Oil Freight Rates Surge as Middle East Shipping Routes Lengthen Amid US-Iran Tensions
Oil freight rates have surged to unprecedented levels as shipping companies avoid the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critica...
OPEC Production Falls in August as Middle-East Conflict and Iran Sanctions Stall Planned Increase
When OPEC released its August production figures, the numbers read like a warning bell. Output slipped to 19.71 million barrels pe...
OPEC Oil Output Falls in August Amid Saudi Export Disruptions and U.S. Blockade of Iran
In August 2026, the 11 member countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) produced an average of 19....
Houthis Capture Yemens Mocha Port, Escalating Red Sea Conflict
On 10 September 2026, the Yemen Houthi movement declared that it had seized the port city of Mocha in Taiz province, igniting the ...
Houthis Launch Drone and Missile Attacks on Saudi Southern Cities, Wounding 73 Civilians
On 8 September 2026, Yemen’s Iran‑backed Houthi movement unleashed a coordinated volley of ballistic missiles and drones that ...
PTO and Saudi Investor Sela Sign MoU to Bring T100 Triathlon to Kingdom; Qatar to Host 2026 World Championship Final
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Saudi investment vehicle Sela have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) t...
Mecca Pact, Iran War, and Regional Balancing: A Snapshot of Middle East Shifts
On 7 August 2026, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a trilateral pact that pledges colle...
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Sign Makkah Joint Defense Pact: A Defensive Measure Amid Regional Tensions
On 7 August 2026, the al‑Safa Palace in Mecca became the backdrop for a historic signing ceremony. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed b...
Kuwait Seeks New Oil Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran-Led Blockade
When Iran sealed the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026, Kuwait’s sole maritime lifeline was cut off. In response, Oil Minister T...
OPEC+ Boosts Production by 188,000 BPD in September as Strait of Hormuz Constraints Persist
In a quiet virtual gathering, seven OPEC+ members—Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman—agreed to l...
US-Iran Conflict Expands as Saudi and Egyptian Incidents Heighten Regional Tensions
What Trump once projected as a brief, four‑to‑six‑week campaign has evolved into a six‑month deadlock, leaving diplomats w...
Brookfield Secures $2 Billion First Close for Saudi-Anchored Middle East Private Equity Fund
On a crisp July day, Brookfield Asset Management announced that it had closed its first round of capital for Brookfield Middle Eas...
GCC, Muslim World League, Arab States Condemn Iran-Backed Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities
On 29 July 2026, a chorus of Arab leaders rose in unison to denounce a fresh wave of drone strikes on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrast...
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...
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 ...