Saudi Arabia appoints commander for maritime defence coalition Business

Saudi Arabia appoints commander for maritime defence coalition

Rear Admiral Abdullah Al-Shehri will lead the alliance TBS Report 08 August, 2026, 01:40 am Last modified: 08 August, 2026, 01:49 am Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, on 2 April 2026. Photo: Reuters “> Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, on 2 April 2026. Photo: Reuters Highlights Rear […]

Green finance powers Saudi sustainability drive Finance

Green finance powers Saudi sustainability drive

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 diversification agenda, green finance is emerging as an increasingly important mechanism for funding the country’s ambitious sustainability projects while supporting long-term economic growth. From renewable energy and green hydrogen to sustainable infrastructure and clean transportation, green finance is helping channel capital into projects aimed at reshaping the […]

Saudi Arabia expects imminent attacks from north and south, senior official says National

Saudi Arabia expects imminent attacks from north and south, senior official says

Civilian and economic sites may be targeted, including energy infrastructure, ports and airports, reports indicate Published Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 06:28 AM [RIYADH] Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from the north and south by Iraqi militias and Yemen’s Houthis under the supervision of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a senior Saudi official said […]

UAE leads Mena project pipeline recovery | MEED Business

UAE leads Mena project pipeline recovery | MEED

GlobalData’s Construction Projects Momentum Index for the Mena region rose to 0.84 in June, with the UAE leading and a sharp infrastructure rebound offset by weaker institutional activity and a decline in Saudi Arabia Register for MEED’s 14-day trial access  The Middle East and North Africa’s construction project pipeline strengthened in June 2026, recovering some […]

Gulf Shipping Traffic Falls After Houthis Attack Saudi Tanker Finance

Gulf Shipping Traffic Falls After Houthis Attack Saudi Tanker

Gulf Shipping Traffic Drops Sharply After Houthi Attack on Saudi Tanker Significant Reduction in Maritime Traffic Through Key Gulf Chokepoints NEW DELHI, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, the key maritime chokepoints in the Gulf, reduced significantly on Wednesday from the previous day, shipping data showed. […]

Saudi Arabia’s CST Releases AI Adoption Guide for Technology Companies – TechAfrica News Technology

Saudi Arabia’s CST Releases AI Adoption Guide for Technology Companies – TechAfrica News

The guide aligns with the Saudi Council of Ministers” designation of 2026 as the Year of AI and is intended to help technology companies accelerate AI adoption, encourage innovative business models, and maximize the value of emerging digital technologies. The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST)  has published a new Awareness Guide for AI Adoption […]