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Saudi-Led Coalition Reports Missile and Drone Interceptions as Sanaa Strikes Are Reported
Air defences say they intercepted three missiles and a drone over Saudi territory, while Houthi-run media reports separate strikes on fuel and oil-company facilities…
Saudi Arabia Faces Renewed Pressure as Yemen’s Conflict Intensifies
Deadly strikes reported in Taiz and missile interceptions over Riyadh highlight the widening security crisis, as fighting deepens Yemen’s humanitarian emergency and threatens stability…
Houthis Claim Six Attacks on Saudi Airports and Oil Facilities Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for six missile and drone attacks targeting airports, oil facilities and military infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, raising fresh…
Saudi POS Spending Edges Up to $3.36bn as Digital Payments Hold Momentum
Weekly card and digital payment transactions remained above $3 billion, offering a useful snapshot of consumer demand and the Kingdom’s cashless economy transition.
Saudi Non-Oil Activity Hits Four-Month High Despite Export Slump
Domestic demand and project approvals lifted Saudi Arabia’s non-oil PMI in June, but export weakness and cost pressure show that growth remains uneven.
Saudi Tourism Turns to AI as the Kingdom Personalises Travel
Artificial intelligence is moving from booking support into destination discovery, customer-service design and the diversification of tourism beyond traditional hubs.
Foreign Investors Deploy $5.3 Billion in Saudi Private Markets
International capital accounted for about 60% of Saudi private-market investment in 2025, underlining the Kingdom’s shift from regional opportunity to global allocation destination.
Saudi POS Spending Rises to $3.36 Billion as Consumer Demand Holds
Weekly payment data show Saudi consumer spending remaining above the $3 billion mark, with food, restaurants and Riyadh transactions supporting the total.
Saudi Inflation Remains Contained as Q1 Data Shows Mixed Price Pressures
Consumer inflation averaged 1.8%, while housing and personal-care costs rose faster and wholesale prices increased 3.2%.
Saudi Arabia Targets Victory Against Uruguay in World Cup Opener
Coach Georgios Donis says the team will play proactively rather than defend passively against a Uruguay side managing key injury concerns.
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Peace at Oslo Forum
A foreign ministry official said the Kingdom’s approach remained centred on dialogue, security and political solutions.
Saudi and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Review the Emerging US–Iran Deal
Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Ishaq Dar discussed regional developments and mediation efforts.