Iran Targets Gas Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Threatening Global Energy Markets
Strait of Hormuz risk premium lifts energy prices Targeted attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz have pushed a fresh geopolitical risk premium into global energy markets. Brent crude…
Bahrain and Italy Strengthen Military Cooperation
Egypt Italy military cooperation Major General Ghanem Ibrahim Al-Fadala, Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, received the commander of Italy’s Joint Operations Command and his accompanying delegation on the morning…
Cost of Starting a Business in Saudi Arabia in 2026
Starting a business in Saudi Arabia in 2026 means planning for a mix of predictable administrative costs and variable local expenses. The cost of starting a business in Saudi Arabia…
Yemen Government Commits to Women’s Empowerment in Decision Making
Yemeni women's empowerment: Government signals commitment The Yemeni Minister of State for Women's Affairs told the Saudi newspaper Okaz in a recent interview that the government is serious about advancing…
Court of Appeals Overturns Conviction in Psychotropic Substances Import Case
Federal Supreme Court accepts prosecution appeal in major drug case The Federal Supreme Court has accepted an appeal by the Public Prosecution challenging an appellate court's decision that set aside…
Study Finds Hybrid Energy Secures Power in Masirah Halaniyat Duqm
Hybrid energy systems offer cost and emissions benefits A study led by Professor Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Badi of the College of Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University finds that hybrid energy…
Arab States Condemn Iran Strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain, Demand De-escalation
Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain: immediate reports and claims Arab states condemned new Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain on Wednesday, calling for de-escalation and respect for sovereignty. The…
Border forces block 1,542 infiltrators, foil 30 exit attempts
Saudi Arabia immigration crackdown yields 15,430 arrests in early July Saudi Arabia immigration crackdown operations between July 2 and July 8, 2026, resulted in the arrest of 15,430 violators, the…
65.2% Secure Public Hospital Appointments Within Weeks
Medical appointment waiting time: poll shows majority wait weeks for government hospital slots A recent poll conducted by Emirates Today via its social media channels found that 65.2% of respondents…
Foreign Minister reviews Burundi’s UN Secretary-General candidate platform
Macky Sall UN campaign discussed during Bahrain ministry meeting Former Senegalese President Macky Sall met yesterday with Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the…