Tehran ties Hormuz reopening to sweeping US concessions on war, sanctions and assets

Netanyahu: Iran won't get nuclear weapons, deal or not

Islamic Republic demands concessions before allowing full traffic through key waterway

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Kuwait Airways becomes state-owned shareholding company

Decree aims to strengthen governance, boost flexibility and support airline expansion

Kuwait Airways has been transformed into a wholly state-owned shareholding company under a new decree law aimed at strengthening the national carrier's governance, operational flexibility and long-term growth strategy.

Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents

More than 14,400 residency, labour and border violators arrested in nationwide raids

The arrests were made during joint inspection campaigns conducted by security authorities in coordination with relevant government agencies between July 30 and August 5.

Red Sea at risk: Saudi Arabia faces new Houthi front

Militant attacks on Saudi Arabia open dangerous new front in widening Middle East war

RED SEA ON ALERT: A sailor from Yemen’s internationally recognised government patrols a shipping lane off Hanish Island. Renewed Houthi attacks have put Saudi shipping and one of the region’s vital maritime routes under growing pressure.

Houthis claim drone strike on Aramco refinery in Jizan

Strike on Saudi oil hub underscores rising Red Sea security risks

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Fire at Saudi Aramco refinery facility extinguished

No injuries were reported in the fire

Will Trump meet Iran’s latest price to reopen Hormuz?

Tehran sets sweeping new demands as hopes of an imminent breakthrough fade

Iran’s demands could force US President Donald Trump to decide whether to make concessions or tolerate continued disruption to a waterway central to global energy supplies.

What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan deal

Mecca-signed deal binds three US allies in NATO-style defence against shared threats

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L), Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C) and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are seen during the meeting in Mecca on August 7, 2026.

Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign defence pact

Pact says an armed attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Public decency violations: Several expat women arrested

African and Asian nationals face charges over public morals and residency laws

Police said the arrests were carried out by the Muscat Governorate Police Command and that legal proceedings are under way against those detained.

Kuwait rejects visit visa residency conversion requests

Family reunification and work permit conversions remain subject to specific approvals

Converting visit visas into residency permits under Articles 17, 18, 20 and 22 is not available to all expatriates or nationalities.

UAE leaders mourn death of Saudi prince’s mother

Messages of sympathy sent to King Salman after death of Saudi royal’s mother

UAE leaders offer condolences to Saudi King over passing of mother of Prince Hamoud bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

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