Middle East

Shipping through Hormuz edges higher as traffic recovers, though it remains well below normal levels.

Low double-digit vessel transits have been reported in recent days, compared with a near standstill earlier in the conflict. Shipping traffic through the Strait of...

Saudi Arabia launches early planning for Hajj 2027 with emphasis on operational readiness

Review of Hajj 2026 experiences aims to strengthen coordination and pilgrim services. Saudi authorities have begun early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season, with officials...

Saudi Arabia cuts declaration threshold for gold carried by travellers

Saudi Arabia lowers the declaration threshold from SAR60,000 to SAR40,000 under revised regulations. Dubai: Saudi Arabia has tightened its anti-money laundering regulations, requiring travellers entering...

12 water bottling plants in Jeddah closed by Saudi authorities over major violations

Authorities detected serious violations that posed public health risks. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has shut down 12 water bottling plants in Jeddah after inspectors...

An explosion at a Qatar factory in Ras Laffan has injured 54 people and left 18 others missing, according to authorities.

The Ministry of Interior has reassured the public that there has been no hazardous leak or release of substances that could pose a threat...

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