The security of Makkah, its visitors and pilgrims is a 'red line', the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says. Reuters

Saudi-led coalition says Houthi drone destroyed near Makkah

Iran-backed Houthis say allegation they attacked holy city is 'outright lie'

Gulf

Yemen warns Bab Al Mandeb is at risk of becoming a ‘blackmail card’

US

Houthi gains test Trump’s limits on US military involvement and ties with Saudi Arabia

US

Saudi Arabia and Egypt stress Red Sea security as Crown Prince visits Cairo

MENA

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate as nearly 94,000 displaced

Gulf

Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of uranium-concentrated ore

Energy

Trump nominates former army officer as new US ambassador to Saudi Arabia

US
Air Arabia, which operates from six hubs, operates an all-Airbus fleet. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Air Arabia-led group cleared to launch budget Saudi airline

Carrier to serve 81 destinations and operate 45 aircraft by 2030

Aviation

Kuwait to host Saudi ​Super ​Cup in December

Football

Saudi Crown Prince and US Centcom chief discuss latest regional developments

Gulf

Houthis redeploy forces after 'heavy losses' in Yemen kill box

MENA

Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today

UAE

Oil nears $110 as Saudi pipeline shutdown deepens supply fears

Energy

Iran-Gulf talks shelved as Oman says conditions are not right

Gulf
Pilgrims circle the Kaaba in Makkah. Reuters

Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today

Citizens have until until September 25 to register for pilgrimage, authorities say

UAE

Oil nears $110 as Saudi pipeline shutdown deepens supply fears

Energy

Iran-Gulf talks shelved as Oman says conditions are not right

Gulf

Heavy fighting in Yemen as Houthis seek further gains in Taiz

Gulf

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