Diverging Gulf bets: PIF exits US tech stocks as Mubadala reshuffles portfolio During a quarter in which US stocks began surging toward record highs, two of the Gulf's most influential investors took different approaches to the market. United Arab Emirates
Starlink targets Saudi skies as Musk’s Middle East push rolls on The satellite internet service operated by SpaceX had been on an expansion spree in the Middle East in 2025, most recently launching in Israel as it also targets a deal with Saudi Arabia's national airline. Saudi Arabia
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh Global talent meets Saudi heritage at AlUla Design Residency From AlUla’s Design Residency to Jeddah’s new flavors and film screenings. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Saudi Ferrari among $9.4M in cars seized during London 'supercar season' Dozens of supercars were seized by London police last week during a popular time for the world's wealthy vehicle owners to tour the city. Saudi Arabia
Analysis As Trump plays Russia oil sanctions gambit, will Middle East profit or pay? By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh “Art of the Kingdom” brings Saudi contemporary art to Beijing By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Saudi entity denies its ship hit as Houthis claim attack on Greek tanker Saudi Arabia's national shipping company Bahri denied reports that its tanker Amjad came under attack by the Houthis, the Yemeni armed group that has stepped up attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea. Yemen
Two oil tankers come under attack in the Red Sea, sources say Oil tankers transiting the Red Sea are facing renewed dangers while transiting one of the world's most critical chokepoints for crude. Saudi Arabia
Middle East fintech funding sees 650% spike in 2020-2023 Fintech is one of the most funded and transacted industries across the MENA region, according to a MAGNiTT report, accounting for 24% of all venture investment in the region in the first half of 2024. Saudi Arabia
How significant is PIF's $50B China investment for Saudi ties? Though Riyadh continues its efforts toward economic integration with Beijing, it still seeks to balance relations with both Beijing and Washington. Saudi Arabia
Saudi, Turkish leaders call for pressure on Israel to end Gaza war The two countries have repeatedly called for an end of the war in the Gaza Strip since it erupted last October. Saudi Arabia
As main funder of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's PIF doubles down on domestic investments Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund is doubling down on domestic investments to support plans to diversify beyond oil revenues, which have fueled the kingdom’s economy for decades. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, UAE speak out against Israeli far right's moves on Al-Aqsa Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have called for an end to provocations at one of Islam's holiest sites amid comments by Israel's national security minister about building a synagogue on the site. Israel
Pakistan to raise $4B from Middle East banks amid economic turbulence For many years, Pakistan has relied on China and Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to roll over some of its debt to avoid having to repay it sooner. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Saudi Arabia's oil revenue falls to three-year low as OPEC+ cuts bite A low price environment and sustained production cuts have impacted Riyadh's ability to earn more oil revenue. By Jennifer Gnana , Samuel Wendel
Saudi FM makes unannounced visit to Iraq, meets Sudani: What we know Saudi Arabia and Gulf states are showing increasing interest in Iran-dominated Iraq. Iraq
Analysis What Maersk's $250M logistics park means for Saudi Arabia Danish logistics company remains invested in the Red Sea despite continued threats to shipping from Yemen's Houthi militants. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics