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Saudi Arabia Begins Quiet Rollback of Longstanding Alcohol Restrictions

Limited easing of a decades-old ban signals calibrated social change aligned with broader economic reforms

Saudi Stock Market Opens 2026 With Broad Gains as Investor Sentiment Brightens

Tadawul All Share Index posts early-year rise led by strong sector performances and positive market catalysts

Why Desert-Rich Saudi Arabia and the UAE Rely on Imported Sand From Australia

Construction-grade sand shortages explain a counterintuitive trade link between the Gulf and Australia

Saudi Arabia Records Sharp Rise in Foreign Investment With Q3 Two Thousand Twenty-Five Surge

Net foreign direct investment inflows jump by more than one third, highlighting confidence in the kingdom’s economic reforms

Saudi Arabia to Begin Inspection of Flights Operating Between Yemeni City and the UAE

Riyadh moves to oversee air traffic amid security concerns and shifting dynamics between regional partners

Saudi-UAE Tensions Poised to Recast Regional Alignments in Two Thousand Twenty-Six

Strategic divergence between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is reshaping partnerships across the Middle East

Aden Airport Suspended as Tensions Between Saudi Arabia and UAE-Backed Forces Escalate

Flights halted in Yemen’s southern hub amid intensifying rivalry between allied camps and renewed security concerns

Saudi Arabia Records Highest Number of Executions on Record in Two Thousand Twenty-Five

Annual total reaches an unprecedented level as capital punishment remains a central issue in international scrutiny

Rival Yemeni Partners Backed by U.S. Allies Clash, Exposing Fault Lines in Coalition Strategy

Tensions between Saudi- and Emirati-aligned forces erupt into fighting, complicating efforts to stabilise Yemen

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Drive Starbucks’ Next Phase of Growth in the Middle East

Strong consumer demand and rapid store expansion position the two markets as regional growth leaders

Saudi Arabia Signals a Strategic Shift Away From Its Recent Phase of Moderation

Policy moves and rhetoric suggest a recalibration driven by regional pressures, economic priorities and security concerns

UAE Forces Begin Withdrawal From Yemen Following Saudi Pressure and Escalating Strikes

Redeployment reflects shifting Gulf dynamics as Riyadh asserts control over military coordination in Yemen

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