Saudi Arabia and Turkey Pledge Deeper Coordination to Uphold Regional and Global Security RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed their commitment to intensifying coordination aimed at safeguarding international peace and security, as the two leaders concluded high-level talks in Riyadh. In a joint statement issued on
Israel Charges 12 Suspects, Including Reservists, Over Large-Scale Gaza Smuggling Operation JERUSALEM — Israeli prosecutors have indicted 12 suspects, including military reservists, in what authorities described as a major and highly organized smuggling operation involving prohibited goods entering the Gaza Strip during wartime. According to a statement issued Wednesday by Israel’s Justice Ministry, the suspects
UAE’s Al-Futtaim to Take Strategic 49.95% Stake in Saudi Retail Giant Cenomi RIYADH — Emirati conglomerate Al-Futtaim has agreed to acquire a 49.95 percent stake in Saudi Arabian retail franchiser Cenomi Retail, in a transaction valued at more than 2.5 billion Saudi riyals ($667 million), marking one of the largest cross-border retail investments in the
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KLM Restarts Flights to Israel, UAE and Saudi Arabia After Middle East Review AMSTERDAM — Dutch airline KLM has announced the resumption of flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, including Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, following a reassessment of regional security conditions. In a statement issued late Saturday, KLM said it will
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Israeli Airlines Offer Free Cancellations as Fears Grow Over Possible Iran Conflict TEL AVIV — Israeli airlines have announced flexible travel policies, allowing free cancellations and ticket protections, as uncertainty rises over a potential escalation involving Iran that could disrupt regional air travel. Israel’s main carriers — El Al, Israir, and Arkia — said on
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IndiGo Suspends Regional Routes as Iran Tensions Trigger Flight Schedule Changes India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has announced adjustments to its international flight schedule amid rising tensions involving Iran, as concerns grow over potential military escalation in the region. In a travel advisory issued on Tuesday, IndiGo said it was adopting a “cautious and proactive approach”
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Syria to Replace Old Banknotes in 2026 as New Government Moves to Stabilize Currency Syria will begin swapping old banknotes for newly issued currency starting January 1, 2026, in a major monetary reform aimed at strengthening the value of the Syrian pound and restoring public confidence after years of economic collapse, the country’s central bank
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Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President Erdogan Hold Strategic Talks in Riyadh Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday, as the two countries moved to deepen cooperation across energy, defense, and regional security. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Crown Prince
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Saudi Arabia Unveils $2bn Renewable Energy Investment to Power Turkey’s Solar Expansion Saudi Arabia has announced plans to invest around $2 billion in large-scale solar power projects in Turkey, marking the first phase of a broader bilateral agreement aimed at expanding renewable energy production between the two countries. Under an intergovernmental agreement signed in Riyadh
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Gold Surges Above $5,000 as US–Iran Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Rush Gold prices rebounded sharply on Wednesday, climbing back above the $5,000 mark as renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran reignited demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 2.9 percent to $5,082.94 per ounce by 0813 GMT, following a nearly 6 percent surge
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