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Thu, 30 Jul 2026

  1. Saudi Arabia's Dilemma as US-Iran War Threatens Vision 2030

    Riyadh faces a difficult choice between retaliatory deterrence and de-escalation as regional drone and missile attacks threaten its domestic development plans.

Fri, 7 Aug 2026

  1. Delta Sells Dirt-Cheap Award Flights to Riyadh Ahead of October Launch

    Delta Air Lines is offering loyalty program members an aggressive award sale with redemptions starting as low as 15,000 miles for its upcoming Atlanta-Riyadh service.

  2. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact

    Three major Muslim powers sign a mutual defence agreement stating that an attack on one is an attack on all three.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

  1. Saudi OTA Almosafer on Track for Year-End 2026 IPO

    Saudi Arabia's largest travel company Almosafer remains on track for a secondary listing on the Tadawul main market by late 2026 despite U.S.-Iran conflict headwinds.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026

  1. Cheval Collection Aims to Double Global Portfolio Size

    UK-based luxury hospitality firm Cheval Collection plans to double its global portfolio, focusing on the Middle East with serviced apartments and branded residences amid market headwinds in Dubai.

Thu, 3 Sept 2026

  1. Saudi tanker attack kills two Filipino sailors in Hormuz

    An attack on Bahri's supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino sailors, escalating regional maritime tensions.

Fri, 4 Sept 2026

  1. Riyadh Air launches Riyadh-Bangkok route on Sept 3, 2026

    TAT welcomes Riyadh Air's inaugural Riyadh-Bangkok flight using a Boeing 787-9 aircraft on Sept 3, 2026, boosting Saudi tourism access.

Mon, 7 Sept 2026

  1. New 9/11 Lawsuit Videos Reveal Extremist Links of Suspect

    Newly uncovered videos from a $1 trillion 9/11 lawsuit show Omar al-Bayoumi playing paintball with a future al-Qaeda leader and ties to Saudi officials.

Tue, 8 Sept 2026

  1. Flyadeal 2026: CEO Reveals Plans for Premium Economy

    Saudi budget carrier Flyadeal is adding connecting flights, taking delivery of A321neo and A330neo jets, and launching premium economy under Vision 2030.

Fri, 11 Sept 2026

  1. Yemen's Houthis seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha

    Houthi movement captures Mokha port, inching closer to the Bab al-Mandab strait as Middle East tensions push oil prices to $100.

Sat, 12 Sept 2026

  1. Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and Red Sea shipping

    Yemen's Houthis claim capture of Perim Island and Mokha port along the Red Sea, tightening grip on shipping lanes as oil prices surge.

Sat, 19 Sept 2026

  1. FCC allows Paramount to sell 49.5% stake to Middle East investors

    The FCC has approved Paramount's sale of a 49.5% equity stake to investors from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, dismissing foreign influence concerns.

Sun, 20 Sept 2026

  1. Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

    Iran-backed Houthi militants launch drone and ballistic missile attacks on Riyadh and Red Sea energy sites, causing airport disruptions.

Tue, 22 Sept 2026

  1. Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi forces clash

    Over 120,000 Yemenis have been displaced as intense fighting between Houthis and Saudi-backed forces forces refugees across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Djibouti.

  2. UK to provide Saudi Arabia with defensive military support

    Andy Burnham announces a UK Voyager aircraft from RAF Akrotiri will provide defensive air-to-air refuelling to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.

Thu, 1 Oct 2026

  1. Flydubai flight stabbing: Pilot attacks colleague over Saudi

    Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a pilot stabbed his colleague and attempted to crash the aircraft.

  2. Flydubai incident: Too early to know motive, says Netanyahu

    Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says it is too early to determine the motive behind a foiled cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv that forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

Mon, 5 Oct 2026

  1. Yemen government declares all-out war against Houthis

    Yemeni President announces military operations to reclaim territory from the Houthis following intense airstrike exchanges with the Saudi-led coalition.

Fri, 9 Oct 2026

  1. Houthi Strikes 2026: Over a Quarter of Saudi Flights Disrupted

    Houthi drone and missile strikes disrupt over a quarter of flight departures across Saudi Arabia, sending shockwaves through Gulf aviation.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

  1. Several Injured in Riyadh Airport Attack

    Multiple people were injured and operations suspended following a fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.

  2. War Shakes Up Saudi Tourism Economics and Aviation Goals

    Delta Air Lines prepares for its Atlanta-Riyadh nonstop flight on October 23 amid regional tensions after the deadly King Khalid International Airport attack.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

  1. Riyadh King Khalid Airport Hit by Second Houthi Strike

    King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been struck for a second consecutive day, causing fires and injuries.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

  1. Delta Delays Atlanta-Riyadh Service to March 2027

    Delta Air Lines postponed its Atlanta-Riyadh nonstop flights from October to March 2027 following airport attacks in Saudi Arabia.

  2. Saudi Arabia Aviation Crisis: Airport Attacks Threaten Tourism Goals

    Houthi attacks targeted Saudi airports from October 5-11, 2026, including Riyadh's King Khalid International where 12 people died and 300+ were injured, prompting flight suspensions.

  3. Saudi minister vows serious response to Houthi airport attacks

    Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman vows a serious response following Houthi attacks on airports in Riyadh and Dammam, resulting in casualties.