Saudi Arabia

Saudi-Houthi clashes intensify; Gulf quiet as US holds off on Iran strikes

2026-07-26T06:18:50.000Z
If Saudi oil shipments cannot pass through the Red Sea’s southern strait, they have only the northern route through the Suez Canal, adding weeks and costs to the journey.

Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war

2026-07-23T12:21:04.000Z
Nonproliferation watchdog groups said the deal would set a precedent for other Middle East nations to insist they have the right to make nuclear fuel as well.

Trump signs nuclear sharing deal with Saudi Arabia in policy shift

2026-07-22T22:56:59.000Z
The Bab al-Mandab Strait off the coast of Yemen, as seen in this satellite image, is a vital corridor for global trade.
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Houthi Red Sea blockade threat would challenge stretched US military amid Iran war

2026-07-22T08:29:29.000Z
Houthi supporters rally against the Saudi-led coalition's restrictions on Houthi-controlled areas, which the group describes as a blockade, in Sanaa, Yemen, July 17, 2026.

Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war

2026-07-20T22:25:46.000Z
The Aramco Stadium is set to be completed by the end of this year and host its first game in January.

Saudi Arabia-backed developer seeks investors for World Cup stadium, sources say 

2026-07-17T06:09:48.000Z
The decision to hand Sindalah to John Pagano (above) reflects his standing as one of the more proven executives in the kingdom’s sprawling sovereign wealth fund ecosystem.

Red Sea Global aims to bring troubled Saudi luxury island ‘back to life’

2026-06-22T06:52:33.000Z
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Talal first threw his lot in with Elon Musk in 2022.

SpaceX surge further boosts Saudi billionaire prince’s fortune

2026-06-14T09:57:04.000Z
The fund is increasingly prioritising businesses that generate steady returns, while supporting the domestic economy.

Saudi’s US$1 trillion wealth fund weighs creating a logistics giant

2026-05-21T12:14:14.000Z