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Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf region use the fossil fuels under their desert lands not only to make money, but also to make drinking water. The petroleum they produce powers more than 400 desalination plants, which turn seawater into drinkable water.

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The Gulf’s delicate balancing act between the US and Iran is now in flames

As Israel and the US continued to bomb Iran after killing the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Iran lashed out at its neighbours. Among the targets of Iranian drone strikes were a hotel in Dubai, a port in Oman, gas facilities in Qatar, and multiple US bases and embassies in…

The Conversation

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj packages booking for domestic pilgrims with strict payment timeline

Saudi Arabia has formally moved into the booking phase for domestic Hajj pilgrims, with authorities outlining strict payment timelines and updated cancellation rules as preparations intensify.

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US orders non-emergency consular staff to leave Karachi, Lahore amid Middle East tensions

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the United States has ordered non-emergency staff and their families to leave consulates in Pakistan's Karachi and Lahore. Similar directives were issued for Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Cyprus, with American citizens advised to reconsider travel to these nations due to…

The Times of India

Iran war fallout: risks for the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran. This has triggered a war drawing in numerous countries across the Middle East.

The Conversation

Five contenders to replace Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if F1 races are cancelled

Travel chaos in the Middle East means the April double-header is in significant doubt

The Independent UK

Is King Khalid International Airport Open? Airport Remains Open Amid Regional Airspace Disruptions

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia's busiest aviation gateway and a key hub for Saudia and other carriers, continues to operate normally as of March 4, 2026, despite widespread flight suspensions, delays and cancellations triggered by escalating Middle East tensions following U.S. and Israeli military…

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Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for government and private sectors

Saudi Arabia has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for government, private, and non-profit sectors. The break for private and non-profit employees begins March 18, 2026, lasting four days. The exact start of Eid depends on the crescent moon sighting, with official confirmation to follow.

The Times of India

'Safety risks': US orders non-emergency staff in Pakistan to leave Karachi, Lahore consulates

Amid escalating tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation, the United States has ordered non-emergency staff and family members to depart its consulates in Lahore and Karachi due to safety risks. Washington also authorized voluntary departures from diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, and Oman as a precautionary…

The Times of India

Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo

The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War is creating an apparently unplanned for crisis for the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East

The unfolding war in the Middle East has ricocheted across the region

The Independent UK

Update issued on Cristiano Ronaldo following unrest in Saudi Arabia

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The Independent UK

China calls for vessels in strait of Hormuz to be protected amid soaring shipping costs

Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as number of crossings drops 60% in one day

The Guardian - UK

US closes 3 Gulf embassies, urges Americans to leave Middle East; is Donald Trump planning something big?

US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have closed following drone attacks, with Americans urged to leave 14 Middle Eastern nations. President Trump signaled intensified military action against Iran, not ruling out ground troops. The conflict has widened, impacting oil supplies and causing market turmoil, with significant casualties reported.

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The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo remains in Saudi Arabia despite conflicting reports on jet departure

The Portuguese superstar’s team Al Nassr are due to host Neom on Saturday in Riyadh

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo still in Saudi Arabia amid reports his private jet has left

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr side host Neom on Saturday in Riyadh.

The Times of India

US embassy in Saudi Arabia warns of 'imminent' missile and drone threats in Dhahran; urges citizens to avoid consulate

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a warning of imminent missile and UAV attacks over Dhahran, advising American citizens to shelter immediately. The alert follows escalating regional tensions after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian sites, leading to retaliatory attacks by Iran on Israeli territory and US bases in…

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Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Madrid, amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Flight-tracking information showed Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet flying back to Spain on Monday

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Ronaldo's jet leaves Saudi Arabia for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause

Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf.

The Independent UK

Iran war today: What happened in Middle East overnight as Israeli troops deployed to Lebanon

Israeli troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon to boost defences against the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah in a major escalation of the war in the Middle East. The Israeli military also says it is conducting "simultaneous targeted strikes against military targets in Tehran and Beirut"; plumes of smoke were…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia: King Salman orders full hospitality for stranded GCC citizens; 2,500 hotel rooms allocated in Makkah

Saudi Arabia is hosting stranded GCC nationals in Makkah with 2,500 hotel rooms allocated by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce. This initiative, a directive from King Salman, ensures comfort and facilitates safe return, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to regional unity and hospitality during travel disruptions.

Axios

Iran targets U.S. allies, hits American Embassy in Riyadh

The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia issued a "shelter in place" notification for Riyadh and 2 other Saudi cities in response.

The Independent UK

Australia says air base near Dubai hit in Iranian drone attack

Defence minister Richard Marles says all personnel are ‘safe and accounted for’

International Business Times UK

US Embassy Riyadh Hit by Iranian Drones: Fire Erupts as Americans Ordered to Shelter in Place Across Saudi Arabia

Iranian drones attack US Embassy in Riyadh, marking the first strike on US diplomacy in Saudi Arabia since 2004. Discover the implications for Gulf security and the response from US and UK officials.

The Independent UK

US embassy in Riyadh comes under Iranian drone strike as war enters fourth day

Strikes hit oil routes and cloud servers as rival claims over nuclear weapons deepen fears of a drawn-out war

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