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Who funds Yemen’s Houthis? Inside $2.5b war economy

From Iranian oil to smuggling and taxes, how Houthis fuel their war machine

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Iran remains a major external supporter of the Houthis, providing military assistance and, according to US authorities, helping sustain their finances through oil supplies.

UAE flights: What travellers need to know before flying

Winter travel surge sees UAE airport capacity rise despite flight cancellations

Passengers advised to check flight status amid UAE and Saudi travel delays

Iran: No Qatar peace offer, only ‘unacceptable ideas’

Conflicting accounts cast doubt on Doha's mediation efforts as US military threat looms

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Doha's latest diplomatic initiative has come under scrutiny after a senior Iranian official described its ideas as unacceptable.

UAE flights today: Cancellations and delays at a glance

Passengers urged to verify flight status amid UAE airport capacity increase

UAE flights status: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays, cancellations – what travellers need to know

US eases airport entry procedures for Saudis

Eligible Saudi travellers can benefit from expedited US entry and security screening

Saudi citizens can now enjoy faster US airport clearance with Global Entry, simplifying travel and reducing waiting times for eligible travellers.

Mecca ring road cuts Grand Mosque travel by up to 90%

The new road cuts distances to Grand Mosque and Jamarat, handling 170,000 vehicles daily

Mecca's new Third Ring Road extension slashes travel times to the Grand Mosque by up to 90%, easing congestion for pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah seasons.

Saudi flights: Riyadh resumes India-bound services

Limited flights to India resume from Riyadh, passengers urged to verify schedules

India-bound flights resume from Riyadh amid disruptions, Embassy advises caution

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles; debris damages Riyadh

Houthi missile debris causes material damage in Saudi capital after interception

Houthi missile debris causes material damage in Saudi capital after interception

Tehran talks falter as Houthis escalate attacks

Turkey advances defence pact as Houthis target Saudi oil refinery and Qatar presses Iran

Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin during their meeting with Iran's President, Foreign Minister, and National Security Council head in Tehran on October 26, 2026.

Saudi Arabia warns over possible glass in Arla puddings

Four Arla Protein Pudding flavours face a recall over concerns about tiny glass fragments

Consumers who have purchased any of these products have been advised not to eat them and to dispose of them immediately.

Saudi Arabia tightens sports ticket sales rules

New rules ban hidden fees and ticket trading through unlicensed platforms

The new regulations ban unauthorised sports ticket resale, hidden fees, and misleading pricing to enhance governance and safeguard consumer rights.

UAE flights today: New routes and cancellation updates

UAE airports boost capacity as winter travel season approaches

UAE airports boost capacity for winter travel, but flight delays and cancellations persist. Check your airline for the latest updates before heading out.

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