George Pachantouris/Getty Images The UAE’s venture market bounced back in the first half of this year, reclaiming its position as MENA’s top funding hub from Saudi Arabia. Funding for startups in the …
Pakistan says no military response discussed under Mecca pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Pakistan said on Thursday that there were no discussions about a military reaction from Islamabad under the Mecca agreement in response to the Houthis’ attacks on Saudi …
Intel’s next chapter in Saudi Arabia: Turning AI ambition into a regional growth story
Four days into LEAP 2026, I was struck by the fast pace at which Saudi Arabia is converting AI ambition into real capabilities. As Intel’s Regional …
Pakistan rules out military action under Mecca pact as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has come under the spotlight since Saudi Arabia came under attack from Houthi rebels, with questions being raised over whether Islamabad will intervene in the conflict.
Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Spread of War Shuts Off Shipping Routes
When the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen announced a blockade in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia used a new detour, sending ships north to a pipeline near the Suez Canal. This Mediterranean route is …
Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back
Pakistan has warned Iran to rein in its Houthi allies after attacks on Saudi Arabia, as Riyadh, Ankara and Islamabad coordinate efforts to prevent the conflict from escalating into a wider regional …
India, Saudi Arabia deepen fintech ties with three-year pact for investment, startup expansion
In a strategic move, India and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a three-year deal aimed at invigorating their fintech sectors and startup ecosystems. This collaboration is focused on enhancing market …
Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say
In July, Saudi Arabia and the United States bombed Iran-backed militias in Iraq after blaming them for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities that had been claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, another …
Saudi Arabia strikes back after Houthis hit oil sites in heaviest attack in years
Houthi missiles struck Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns at oil sites. Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Taiz and
Saudi Arabia under Houthi attack: Why Pakistan hasn’t intervened despite Mecca pact
The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have drawn attention to the recently signed Mecca pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.