Arab oil and gas reserves cement region’s global energy influence

The Arab world holds some of the largest proven oil and natural gas reserves on the planet, reinforcing its central role in global energy security and international commodity markets. Recent data drawn from leading industry sources, including OPEC, BP Statistical Review and the US Energy Information Administration, show that a small group......

Saudi oil exports to China set for multi year high in March

Saudi Arabia’s crude shipments to China are expected to climb to their highest level in years in March 2026 after the kingdom cut its official selling prices to Asia for a fourth straight month, prompting stronger demand from Chinese refiners, industry sources told Reuters. State energy giant Saudi Aramco is projected to deliver at......

Saudi Arabia signs major Gökbey helicopter joint production agreement

Saudi Arabia has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding for the joint production of Türkiye’s Gökbey utility helicopter, marking the first overseas manufacturing agreement for the aircraft. The deal was concluded during the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh and brings together Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI),......

Hammouchi visits Saudi Arabia for World Defense Show engagement

Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of Morocco’s National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), is undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from February 8 to 12, accompanied by a high-level security delegation. The visit, at the invitation of Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Al-Howairini, Head of State Security......

Somalia signs military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia

Somalia announced on Monday the signing of a military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, amid increasing geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region witnessing proxy rivalries between Gulf monarchies. The agreement was signed by Somali Defense Minister Ahmad Moallim Fiqi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman,......

Cristiano Ronaldo misses second Al Nassr match in protest against PIF

Cristiano Ronaldo has now missed a second consecutive Al Nassr match as his protest against Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund enters its second week, with officials signaling they may be prepared to part ways with the club’s highest-paid player. The Portuguese forward was absent from Al Nassr’s 2–0 victory over......

Jeffrey Epstein faces backlash for allegedly mishandling sacred Kiswah of the Kaaba

A growing controversy has emerged following claims that Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted financier, allegedly laid the sacred Kiswah of the Kaaba on the floor after it was shipped directly from Saudi Arabia. The Kiswah, the intricately embroidered cloth that covers Islam’s holiest site, the Kaaba in Mecca, is regarded by Muslims worldwide......

Prince William begins three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia

Prince William, heir to the British throne, has arrived in Riyadh for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade, energy, and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. His visit begins with a private meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a tour of the historic At-Turaif site. During his stay, William......

In Riyadh, Loudiyi highlights Morocco–US defense partnership at World Defense Show

Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi, is taking part in the 2026 World Defense Show, held in Riyadh from February 8 to 12 under the patronage of Saudi authorities and the supervision of the General Authority for Military Industries. On the sidelines of the international exhibition,......

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