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A prominent Emirati academic, Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, criticized Pakistan's economic and social conditions while questioning its opportunistic stance in regional defense pacts, sparking backlash.
The recently-signed Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan could be seen as a new security arrangement in the region, but its objectives face challenges in the future.
A defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan presents a complex strategic calculus for Beijing, demanding a masterclass in balance.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement, which includes the formation of political and military mechanisms to coordinate under a defense pact. The agreement also stipulates that an armed attack against any member would be regarded as an at…
Saudi Arabia can break the Houthis’ grip on the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia is forming a naval coalition to counter Houthi threats in the Red Sea, aiming to restore order in the vital shipping lane disrupted by the Iranian-backed group.
A new defense pact signed in Mecca between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, featuring a collective defense clause, has raised significant concerns in India regarding its implications for future regional conflicts.
Yemeni forces have targeted a Saudi oil refinery in response to the violation of Yemeni airspace. The attack came after Saudi Arabia targeted Sanaa International Airport in an attempt to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact, promising to treat an attack on one as an attack on all.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a joint defence pact, raising questions about the effectiveness of the decades-long US military presence in the Gulf.
Saudi Arabia has drawn two of the Muslim world’s most formidable military powers into its defense as the Iran war moves closer to the kingdom. Pakistan and Turkey signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia in Mecca on Friday, consolidating their longstandin…
Iraq's Islamic Resistance has delayed a planned retaliatory strike against the US-Saudi strikes on affiliated positions in Iraq, following a request from senior Shia leader Hadi al-Ameri. The group stressed that the decision was a postponement rather than a cancellation, …
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a defense pact in Mecca, aimed at strengthening their collective security. The agreement comes as tensions between the US and Iran continue, affecting the region's stability.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Saudi-backed government troops in the eastern Yemeni city of Marib, leaving dozens dead and wounded. The attacks come a day after a series of strikes on government military positions.
Saudi Arabia’s $5 Oil Detour Is Expensive—and Worth It
Saudi Arabia's $5 oil detour is expensive, but it may be worth it due to the country's efforts to expand its export fleet and reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
At least two civilians were killed and 14 injured in a Houthi attack on the Yemeni government-held city of Marib, according to the internationally recognised government.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, committing the three countries to collective defense against the backdrop of the Iran conflict.
At least 58 Yemeni soldiers were killed and 11 civilians were injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi military sites in the provinces of Ma'rib and Hadhramaut, in the most intense escalation between the two sides since 2022.
Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are set to sign a tripartite defense pact, according to reports. The agreement is expected to be signed during a visit by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sa…
At least 30 Yemeni government troops have reportedly been killed in Houthi rebel attacks on military camps in central Yemen. The Houthis said the attacks were a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia has launched a new electronic service that allows individuals to request the transfer of foreign workers from private-sector establishments to individuals for employment in domestic professions.
Tether is expanding its tokenization business into Saudi Arabia, starting with institutional real estate assets. The company will provide the tokenization infrastructure for these assets, and First Data will act as issuer and market operator.
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated in the fifth meeting of the Quadrilateral Group (R-4 Group) comprising Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The meeting addressed regional development…
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait has reduced significantly after the Houthis claimed to have attacked a Saudi oil tanker.
Yemen's Armed Forces announced they had targeted the Saudi oil tanker Wafa off Yanbu in the northern Red Sea with several ballistic missiles. The vessel was accurately hit, and Yemeni forces had prevented 29 Saudi tankers from moving, forcing them to turn back to the Red …
Electronic Arts (EA), the prominent video game developer, has been acquired by Saudi Arabia's wealth fund and a consortium of investors, including Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, for $55bn, taking the company private after 36 years.
Saudi Aramco's profits have surged to their highest level since 2022, despite a decline in oil production and exports. The company's net income has increased by 44% in the second quarter of 2026, raising questions about whether Saudi Arabia is benefiting from the Iran war.
Saudi Arabia has made it easier for foreign residents to report lost ‘Iqamas’ by transferring the service to the government’s digital ‘Muqeem portal’. This streamlines procedures related to Iqama issuance, renewal, and replacement.
Yemen's armed forces said they attacked a sensitive Saudi target at Najran airport with a drone on Tuesday, in retaliation for Saudi breaches of Yemeni airspace over Saada and Hajjah.
Electronic Arts missed expectations for first-quarter bookings, hit by a post-launch decline in engagement for its 'Battlefield' franchise ahead of its Saudi-backed acquisition.
Six Saudi-flagged supertankers have altered their routes and are now sailing around southern Africa instead of passing through the Red Sea, due to security concerns in the Middle East.