The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in US strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea resulting in the death of a sailor.
The Middle East conflict entered a new phase over the weekend as the United States paused its bombing campaign against Iran after 13 consecutive nights of strikes, while violence shifted to the Red Sea where Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Saudi commercial assets, prompting retaliatory military action by Saudi Arabia.
Air defence systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen on Saturday targeting oil refineries in Yanbu, Greek security sources a day after US forces launched fresh air strikes on Iran, said media reports. The defence system was operated by Greek military personnel.
The Future Foresight Centre at Dubai Police has prepared an advanced foresight study—drawing on the expertise of 507 international security specialists from 30 countries — to shape the future of policing by monitoring and analysing 36 future security challenges.
Steady progress is being made on the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium, an architectural and engineering marvel coming up within Qiddiya City, the mega Saudi entertainment, culture and sports project located near Riyadh. With early foundation works under way, the stadium is expected to be completed in 2029.
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, has announced plans to open the Madinat Zayed and Liwa passenger stations on November 30, one month ahead of schedule, aligning with the start of the events and festivals season in the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi.
Concerns over the security of global shipping lanes intensified on Thursday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while US President Donald Trump warned he would retaliate against any Iranian attempt to target commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Senior Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials on Tuesday reaffirmed the close ties between the two Gulf nations, highlighting their shared history, deep-rooted brotherly relations and the role of their leadership in advancing regional prosperity.
Dubai’s Highest Court has ruled that a settlement reached between Muslim spouses before a court, cannot later be challenged before a higher court.
PepsiCo has signed agreements with partners Baghdad Soft Drinks and Green Iraq to expand manufacturing capacity, support farmers and create jobs in Iraq. This comes as part of its efforts to reinforce Iraq’s position as one of its top beverage manufacturing, bottling hubs in the Middle East.
