2 dead, 12 hurt after projectile hits building in Saudi Arabia

Two people were killed and 12 others injured after a military projectile struck a residential building in Al Kharj governorate in central Saudi Arabia, authorities said. A spokesperson for Saudi Civil Defence said the incident occurred on Sunday when the projectile hit a residential compound, causing casualties and material damage. The two fatalities were residents […]

 Luxury Shares Drop on Middle East Conflict Fears

Luxury stocks were among the hardest hit sectors early Tuesday, with European markets heading for another day of losses as the conflict in the Middle East intensified overnight. Shares of conglomerate LVMH, Gucci-owner Kering, and British outerwear maker Burberry were among the worst performers, with week-to-date losses approaching 10% each. The wider European blue-chip index, Stoxx 600, was down nearly 3% Tuesday, […]

UAE responds to new Iranian missiles and drones

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its air defence systems are responding to fresh incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict. Officials said the loud sounds reported across parts of the UAE are from defensive interceptions, and there have been no direct impacts on civilian areas. […]

 War Day 10: Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran Leader as Gulf Attacks Grow

Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader and launched its first wave of missiles under his command. A seventh US service member has died from injuries sustained during Iran’s initial attacks last week. Across the Gulf, Saudi authorities reported two killed in a residential area, while Kuwait confirmed two interior ministry officers died on […]

Saudi Arabia forecasts rain across Riyadh region through Monday

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology has forecast light to heavy rainfall across the Riyadh region from Friday through Monday, March 6 to 9. Areas expected to witness rains include Riyadh, Al Dilam, Al Muzahimiyah, Durma, Marat, Shaqra, Al Ghat, Al Zulfi, Al Majma’ah, Thadiq, Huraymila, Diriyah, Rumah, Afif, Al Dawadmi, Al Quwaiyah, Al Rayn, Hawtat […]

AI’s got a gender gap: Women are more skeptical

The artificial intelligence craze faces a significant gender gap, with more men showing enthusiasm about the technology, and women expressing greater skepticism. That’s according to CNBC’s 5th annual SurveyMonkey Women at Work survey. Some 69% of men polled say that AI is a “valuable assistant and collaborator,” while just 61% of women agreed with that statement. Half of […]

UAE President visits patients injured amid regional unrest

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited patients receiving treatment at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, where individuals injured during recent regional tensions are undergoing medical care. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed checked on the condition of the patients and spoke with them and their families, wishing them a swift recovery. He also […]

Oil surges 35%, biggest weekly futures gain since 1983

U.S. crude oil on Friday posted its biggest weekly gain in futures trading history, as the escalating war in the Middle East has triggered a major disruption to global fuel supplies. West Texas Intermediate futures surged 12.21%, or $9.89, to close at $90.90 per barrel. Global benchmark Brent rallied 8.52%, or $7.28, to settle at $92.69 per barrel. […]

Saudi defence minister warns Iran against ‘miscalculation’

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulazi, urged Iran on Saturday to “exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation”, following repeated missile and drone launches at the kingdom. After meeting with Pakistan’s military chief, the Saudi minister posted on X: “We discussed Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and the measures needed to halt […]

Tanker crew trapped as Iran war escalates

Thousands of seafarers are trapped on tankers in the Gulf after the strait of Hormuz was effectively closed to shipping by the escalating war on Iran. The Guardian spoke to a crew member on one of the stranded tankers that typically ferries vast quantities of oil from the Middle East to ports around the world. “When […]