Saudi Arabia
Pakistan gives Saudi Arabia a landmark Article 5 collective security guarantee
In what is likely to be a game-changing decision, Pakistan, a nuclear power, has given Saudi Arabia an Article 5-like collective security guarantee.
GCC's Defence Council approves measures to strengthen defence integration following Israeli attack
Gulf Defence Council condemns Israeli attack on Qatar, approves enhanced intelligence sharing and joint military exercises to strengthen regional defence integration mechanisms.
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Global unveils Shura Island luxury tourism destination
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Global opens Shura Island luxury destination with SLS, EDITION and InterContinental hotels plus first island golf course as Vision 2030 milestone.
Extreme poverty falling steadily – OWID
To track progress towards ending extreme poverty, the United Nations relies on World Bank estimates of the number of people living below a poverty threshold called the “International Poverty Line” (IPL), Our World in Data (OWID) reports.
Indonesia uncovers over $60mn in Hajj quota corruption
The Corruption Eradication Commission has intensified its investigation into alleged corruption surrounding Indonesia’s 2023–2024 Hajj quota.