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Satellite view of Mayun Island and Bab el-Mandeb Strait where Houthi forces seized control in September 2026

Houthis Seize Mayun Island Inside Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi Arabia Shuts Oil Pipeline

Houthi forces seized Mayun Island, the only island inside the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, on Friday, marking the group's first permanent physical position at a chokepoint carrying a tenth of world trade. Saudi

September 13, 2026

by Arab Desk

Directors and audience at the NAZA documentary premiere at Venice Film Festival 2026

NAZA Wins Venice Jury Prize: Gaza’s Killing Machine Documented by Its Own Operators

A documentary built on testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders describing the systematic killing of Palestinian civilians won the Special Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice Film Festival — the first institutional recognition of what the film's record ovation had

September 13, 2026

by Arab Desk

Smoke rising near a Saudi oil pipeline after drone attacks attributed to Iraq-based militants amid the Iran war

Trump Blames Iran for Saudi Pipeline Attack as Houthis Seize Bab al-Mandab Strait

Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West Pipeline on Saturday after drone strikes from Iraqi territory, as

Blue Horizon: Police Simulator announced for PC and PlayStation 5

A Plus Studio has announced Blue Horizon, a police simulator for PC and PlayStation 5, developed

Riyadh is running to host Expo 2030

Maha Mohammed Sharif Since the launch of Vision 2030, which moved the national economy to global competition in various fields, the enormous potential achieves the goals for its goals for the next

June 22, 2023

Economy·News·Sports

Riyadh is running to host Expo 2030

Maha Mohammed Sharif Since the launch of Vision 2030, which moved the national economy to global competition in various fields, the enormous potential achieves the goals for its goals for the next

June 22, 2023

Economy·News·Sports

Riyadh is running to host Expo 2030

Maha Mohammed Sharif Since the launch of Vision 2030, which moved the national economy to global competition in various fields, the enormous potential achieves the goals for its goals for the next

June 22, 2023

Economy·News·Sports

Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan Extends Prayers and Support for Missing Individuals in Titanic Submarine Search

Dubai, UAE – In a poignant display of empathy and concern, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, has offered

June 21, 2023

News

A Gulf and regional welcome to the resumption of diplomatic representation between the UAE and Qatar

Agencies – Capitals: Many Arab and Gulf countries welcomed the resumption of diplomatic representation between the UAE and Qatar, which comes in implementation of the agreement of the leaders of the Cooperation

June 20, 2023

News

My meeting with Dr. Abdullah Al-Quwaiz

Iman Hammoud Al-Shammari I walk through the long corridor leading to the office of Dr. Abdullah Al-Quwaiz at Derayah Company, and I was not aware that I would meet a person who

June 20, 2023

News·Sports

The decision rests with the children of a divided America

Dr. Abdullah bin Musa Al Tayer The identity struggle between conservatives and liberals in the United States of America is raging, and it has shifted from ensuring people’s right to be what

June 19, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Mali.. A vote to amend the constitution, hoping for the return of civilian rule

The military council had promised to hold the referendum as part of the process of transition to democracy under pressure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). But some of

June 18, 2023

News

Blinken’s High-Stakes Diplomatic Mission: Easing Tensions Between China and the US Amidst Escalating Trade War

In a diplomatic whirlwind, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to embark on a momentous journey that could potentially salvage the tattered relations between the United States and China. Speculation

June 18, 2023

Economy·News

The Kingdom calls on the G20 countries to cooperate in order to strengthen flexible food systems

Riyadh – SPA: During the meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of the G20 countries, which was held in Hyderabad, Republic of India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called for the necessity

June 18, 2023

News

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Houthis Seize Mayun Island Inside Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi Arabia Shuts Oil Pipeline

NAZA Wins Venice Jury Prize: Gaza’s Killing Machine Documented by Its Own Operators

Trump Blames Iran for Saudi Pipeline Attack as Houthis Seize Bab al-Mandab Strait

Blue Horizon: Police Simulator announced for PC and PlayStation 5

Riyadh is running to host Expo 2030

Riyadh is running to host Expo 2030

Riyadh is running to host Expo 2030

Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan Extends Prayers and Support for Missing Individuals in Titanic Submarine Search

A Gulf and regional welcome to the resumption of diplomatic representation between the UAE and Qatar

My meeting with Dr. Abdullah Al-Quwaiz

The decision rests with the children of a divided America

Mali.. A vote to amend the constitution, hoping for the return of civilian rule

Blinken’s High-Stakes Diplomatic Mission: Easing Tensions Between China and the US Amidst Escalating Trade War

The Kingdom calls on the G20 countries to cooperate in order to strengthen flexible food systems

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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