Türkiye Says It Expects Egypt to Join the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement binds Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to mutual defence. Ankara wants Cairo in; Cairo says...
August 16, 2026Topic
Saudi Arabia
Houthis Hit Saudi Aramco Refinery As Strait Of Hormuz Stays Shut, Deepening Oil Supply Fears
Yemen's Houthis struck a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan while the Strait of Hormuz remained disrupted, squeezing both of the...
August 9, 2026
Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Binds Saudi Arabia, Turkey And Pakistan
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement commits Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to treat an attack on one as an attack...
August 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia Displays Armoured Vehicles For Sudan Army Offensive
Saudi Arabia is widely reported to be bankrolling arms supplies that have strengthened Sudan’s army, with Pakistan-made Mohafiz-V armoured vehicles...
August 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s US$55 Billion EA Buyout Closes
A Saudi-led consortium has completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, taking the FIFA and Madden publisher private...
August 6, 2026
Bab el-Mandeb Security: Saudi-led Fleet Guards Key Oil Route
Egypt backs Riyadh as Houthi maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia threatens a chokepoint handling over 10% of global seaborne oil...
July 22, 2026
Saudi Arabia Plants Its Flag at the World Cup While Retreating Elsewhere
Saudi Arabia's wealth fund is an official World Cup 2026 backer even as it exits other sports deals. What the...
June 21, 2026
New Direct Flights Strengthen Brazil-Saudi Ties
Saudi Arabia and Brazil are set to introduce direct flights this year, marking a significant stride in their bilateral relationship
January 26, 2024
Tourism and Trade in the Middle East Face Uncertainty
The Middle East is undergoing significant turmoil due to ongoing conflicts. These disturbances have led to economic instability across the...
January 24, 2024