middle east

Brent crude futures were down $1.69, or 1.55 per cent, at $107.06 a barrel by 1128 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down $2.6, or 2.46 per cent, at $103.23 a barrel

Opella’s GM for Africa, the Middle East and Turkey discusses the region’s growth potential, the shift towards preventive healthcare and the company’s plans to expand access, local capabilities and health literacy

A single corridor, Saudi citizens 
travelling to Egypt, accounted for 19.6 per cent of all international travel by Gulf 
nationals, more than every Emirati, Bahraini, Omani and Qatari journey 
combined, the Wego report showed

A vessel was reportedly struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears over global energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut its vital East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ MD for India, Middle East & Africa discusses how geopolitical shifts are reshaping travel demand, why the GCC continues to defy global headwinds, and where IHG sees its strongest growth

Brent crude slipped below $80 a barrel as progress in Iran-Oman negotiations raised hopes of a broader US-Iran peace deal and the eventual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low with only two tankers transiting

After nearly two weeks of escalating military confrontation, direct hostilities between the US and Iran have paused—but the Middle East remains on edge as Houthi attacks intensify

The move comes as the carrier continues to record growth in cargo volumes from the region, which remains a critical driver of global trade

Initially launched in the UAE, the experience marks a significant step forward in omnichannel retail, blending physical-store confidence with digital convenience