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Yemen’s Houthis threaten Bab el-Mandeb closure in embargo on Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of attacking Sana'a airport and maintaining a years-long blockade, putting one of the world's busiest shipping lanes at risk.

Euronews

How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy supplies

Yemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global energy markets significantly. The Red Sea has become a critical alternative oil export route for the Gulf. Disruptions here, alongside the Strait of Hormuz, could cause a major energy crisis. The…

The Economic Times

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

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Yemen's Houthi Rebels Have Been Threatening To Help Iran Close a Key Waterway. They Are Now Targeting Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels, allies of Iran, declared a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia on Monday.

International Business Times

Yemen's Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. This action follows recent attacks on Sanaa Airport and Abha airport. The rebels described the move as an 'eye for an eye' response. This maritime ban could pressure Saudi Arabia's oil exports. The threat comes after months of targeting…

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia launches new one-year, multiple-entry Umrah visa with 90-day stay

Saudi Arabia has launched a new multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for one year, allowing pilgrims to enter the Kingdom several times within a year while staying for a combined total of up to 90 days, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Times of India

Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war

Oil prices stayed below predictions despite the US and Iran conflict. China's reduced oil imports significantly impacted global demand for crude. The United States increased its own oil production and released reserves. President Trump's statements influenced market sentiment and trader behavior. Saudi Arabia rerouted shipments, and ample physical oil supply…

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Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routes

Red Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threaten vital energy markets. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, an essential trade artery, is now under scrutiny as Houthi rebels have stationed missiles and drones nearby. This precarious situation…

The Economic Times

3 months in Saudi jail for Khamenei post, youth returns home in J&K

Three months after languishing at an undisclosed detention centre in Saudi Arabia where he was held incommunicado for a Facebook post on late Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Amjad Ali Bhat, 29, from J&K’s Baramulla has finally returned home. Amjad’s disappearance in Saudi Arabia and his worried family’s SOS to authorities…

The Times of India

Pay quarterly, not yearly: Saudi Arabia introduces 3-month residency permit renewal option for domestic workers

Saudi Arabia has rolled out a more flexible residency permit renewal system for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew iqamas for periods as short as three months through the Absher platform.

The Times of India

Travelling to UAE? Emirates, Etihad cancel flights on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia routes

As tensions in the Middle East continue to impact regional air travel, several airlines have cancelled or adjusted flights between the UAE, Kuwait and parts of Saudi Arabia. While most airline networks remain operational, passengers are being requested to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia records 22.5% rise in Umrah arrivals as over 1.27 million pilgrims visit kingdom

Saudi Arabia has reported a sharp increase in Umrah arrivals at the start of the new season, with the number of pilgrims entering the Kingdom on Umrah visas rising by 22.5% compared with the previous year.

The Times of India

UAE flight cancellations today: US-Iran conflict impacts Kuwait, Saudi Arabia routes as airlines adjust schedules

Check the latest UAE flight cancellations as some routes face disruptions. Services to Kuwait and parts of Saudi Arabia are most affected by these changes. Several international airlines have extended flight suspensions to Dubai and other Gulf destinations. Rerouting flights due to airspace restrictions causes longer journey times and potential…

The Economic Times

Where will the next FIFA World Cup be held after 2026? Check 2030 and 2034 FIFA hosts and venues

FIFA World Cup 2030: FIFA has confirmed hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups. The 2030 tournament will span Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Special opening matches will celebrate the centenary with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. Saudi Arabia will then host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. These decisions expand the…

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Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed significantly on Friday, reaching their highest point in over a month. Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran intensified attacks across the Gulf region. Shipping routes face potential closure, impacting global oil flows and prices. Saudi Arabia has redirected significant crude exports to avoid the Strait…

International Business Times

Oil Producers Are Trying to Leave the Strait of Hormuz Behind. Iran Has Other Plans.

Governments across the Gulf are accelerating pipeline construction after Iran and its regional allies intensified attacks on commercial shipping, but experts say pipelines remain exposed to military strikes from Tehran.

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia rolls over $3 billion loan to Pakistan: Report

Saudi Arabia has rolled over its USD 3 billion debt to Pakistan. Pakistan's finance minister confirmed the debt rollover was completed. The country's foreign exchange reserves currently stand at USD 18.5 billion.

The Economic Times

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

Saudi Arabia's ROSHN Group is seeking investors for its Aramco Stadium venue. JPMorgan is managing the fundraising process for this significant project. The state-backed developer aims to free up capital for economic transformation initiatives. This stadium transaction will mirror previous pipeline deals for infrastructure funding. Private investors are being approached…

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Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have frustrated Pakistan significantly. These actions threaten to draw Islamabad into the conflict, complicating its mediation efforts. Pakistan has a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and soldiers deployed there. Growing concerns exist about Houthi escalation disrupting Red Sea shipping routes. Pakistani leaders have…

The National (Scotland)

Huge development arises on Callum McGregor's future amid Saudi transfer links

Celtic captain Callum McGregor will not reunite with Brendan Rodgers in Saudi Arabia this summer, it is understood.

Dot Esports

EWC 2026’s move to Paris is a global flex, Saudi prince says — not a step back

The Esports Foundation's board member pushes back on the idea that hosting EWC 2026 in Paris signals a pullback from Saudi Arabia's long-term esports strategy.

International Business Times

Tensions Have Flared Up Around Hormuz Again. Now Iran is Signaling that A Key Red Sea Gateway Could Be Next

Mohammed al-Farah, a member of the political bureau of the Houthi movement, said Yemen's armed forces were prepared to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if Saudi Arabia continued military operations against Yemen.

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia is building a giant car-free region beside the Red Sea, but its futuristic city plans have changed

Back in 2017, Saudi Arabia announced something that sounded almost too big to be real, an entire new region along the Red Sea coast, bigger than Belgium, built from scratch around clean energy, zero cars and a completely new way of living. Called NEOM, the project's most famous piece was…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia warns expats of SR50,000 fine, jail and deportation for overstaying entry visas

Saudi Arabia has warned expatriates that remaining in the Kingdom after the expiry of their entry visas could result in fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months and deportation.

France 24

Iran threatens to cut off vital seaways in response to Trump's renewed blockade

After closing the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran on Wednesday threatened to shut additional energy export routes including the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, a major global shipping route through which Saudi Arabia exports its oil. The warning comes after the US launched a fresh round of strikes on…

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