British family of man abducted by Saudi Arabia speak out over nine-year ordeal Mira Lozi says quiet diplomacy has failed to free Rami Naimi who was first seized in Dubai in 2017 The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have become an increasingly disruptive force in the Mideast Yemen's Houthi rebels have become an increasingly disruptive force in the Middle East in recent years The Independent UK · Sep 8
Retaliation Plus: Capitalism blaming, desalination innovation, Houthis fire on Saudi Arabia, and more... Reason · Sep 8
Iran-Backed Houthis Launched a Large-Scale Attack Against Saudi Arabia. Oil Is Nearing $100 Again. Riyahd said that more than 70 people have been wounded in the strikes. International Business Times · Sep 8
Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war Riyadh says it will retaliate after overnight attacks by Iran-backed Yemen group on oil facilities wound more than 70 The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Houthi strikes set fire to Saudi oil sites and wound 73, plus other key Mideast news Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have ignited fires at several oil facilities and wounded dozens of people The Independent UK · Sep 8
Dozens hurt as Houthis attack civilian and energy sites in Saudi Arabia IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 8
London family's nine-year nightmare after businessman 'abducted and tortured' in Saudi Arabia Mother-of-three Mira Lozi breaks her silence after nine years to campaign for the return of her husband Rami Nami Evening Standard · Sep 8
Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil facilities and wound more than 70 Houthi forces attacked four cities in southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding at least 73 people and setting oil facilities ablaze in one of the largest assaults on the US ally since the wider Gulf war began. The strikes came as explosions were reported at Iran’s Kharg Island and the… France 24 · Sep 8
Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict won’t end until after November midterm elections Trump says US could strike Pickaxe Mountain after construction activity seen at deeply buried complex The Independent UK · Sep 8
'Committing massacres': Houthis accuse Saudi of Yemen prison strike that killed 7, including child Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out an air strike on a prison in the northern city of al-Hazm, killing at least seven people, including a child. The Times of India · Sep 8
9/11 suspect's al Qaida, Saudi links: New report claims FBI had key evidence, but didn't pursue Recently unveiled footage has surfaced featuring Omar al-Bayoumi engaging in paintball activities with Anwar al-Awlaki. These never-before-seen videos came to light as part of the evidence compilation post-9/11. The visuals seemingly challenge Bayoumi's previous testimony where he denied any meetings with Awlaki. Additionally, investigators discovered a diagram suggesting Bayoumi’s possible… The Times of India · Sep 7
Richard Hughes joins Saudi Arabian club just days after Liverpool exit Richard Hughes left Liverpool over the weekend after two years at the club The Independent UK · Sep 7
US approves $5 billion sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia to enhance security of 'major non-NATO ally' The United States announced a significant arms sale to Saudi Arabia. This proposed sale includes bombs and guidance kits valued at five billion dollars. The equipment aims to bolster Saudi Arabia's defense against regional threats. This move strengthens homeland defense and interoperability with allied forces. The deal supports US foreign… The Economic Times · Sep 5
The National (Scotland) · Sep 3 Ex-Celtic boss Postecoglou wins personal award after flying start in new job Former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou was named Manager of the Month in Saudi Arabia and revealed it's been the most hectic spell of his career…
Times Life · Sep 3 Passport Renewal, ECR Status and Blank Pages: Three Things That Stop Indian Travellers at the Airport The ECR Stamp That Quietly Limits Where You Can GoECR stands for Emigration Check Required. If your passport carries this designation, printed inside the front cover, you cannot travel to 18 specific countries for employment without clearance from the Protector of Emigrants office under the Ministry of External Affairs. The…
The Economic Times · Sep 3 Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Luka Modric: The superstar moves MLS came close to pulling off Football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric were close to MLS moves. Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami explored signing Ronaldo, but he chose Saudi Arabia. Modric extended his Real Madrid contract, declining interest from San Diego FC and Inter Miami. San Diego FC also pursued Sergio Ramos and Keylor…
The Economic Times · Sep 3 Welspun Corp shares jump 6% after Jefferies initiates coverage with Buy rating. Should you invest? Welspun Corp shares jumped nearly 6% after Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 3,250 target price, implying 27% upside. The brokerage sees a multi-year upcycle in US and Saudi energy infrastructure spending, supported by Welspun’s capacity expansion, strong order book and growing overseas operations.
FourFourTwo · Sep 2 Where is the transfer window still open? Nine countries Premier League clubs can still sell to The Premier League transfer deadline has passed, but there are still deals to be made in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United States, and more
France 24 · Sep 2 French-Saudi ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park puzzles Japanese manga fans Plans to build a manga-themed park outside Paris have sparked excitement in France, one of the first Western countries to fall in love with Akira Toriyama’s iconic “Dragon Ball” franchise. Saudi bankrolling of the project, however, and the lack of response from Japanese licence holders, have raised eyebrows among experts…
The Economic Times · Sep 2 Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors Saudi Arabia reported an Iranian attack on a national oil tanker. This incident tragically killed two Filipino seafarers on Monday. The supertanker Sidr was hit while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia stressed the necessity of halting escalations and respecting maritime safety. This follows previous attacks on Bahri vessels…
The Times of India · Sep 2 Mecca Pact and Bangladesh: Why Dhaka is keeping the door open to 'Islamic Nato' In August, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye unveiled what has informally been dubbed the “Islamic Nato”. Named after Makkah, Islam’s holiest city, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement or simply the Mecca pact—is based on the principle that an armed attack on one member would be considered an attack on all…
Euronews · Sep 2 Astrotourism: Two resorts in Saudi Arabia are the first to receive DarkSky certification Looking for a stargazing escape? Desert Rock Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia have earned DarkSky’s Approved Lodgings & Resorts certification.
The Times of India · Sep 1 Archaeologists discover evidence of an ancient “brand” 3,000 years before modern marketing More than 3,000 years ago, potters working in the desert oasis of Qurayyah in what is now northwestern Saudi Arabia were producing a distinctive painted pottery that eventually travelled beyond the settlement where it was made. A new study titled Creating a brand. Genesis, transformation and diffusion of Qurayyah Painted…
Barchart · Aug 31 AMD Stock Alert: Advanced Micro Devices Teams Up With Cisco on AI Infrastructure AMD stock gains after launching a new AI platform in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with Cisco. But does that warrant buying AMD shares? Let’s find out!