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Why Saudi Arabia is shelving the $2.5bn NEOM Stadium

The Kingdom is pausing flagship projects and entertainment events as the Public Investment Fund shifts toward strict spending limits.

Analysis
Why the Saudi Exchange just changed how you trade shares
A technical upgrade to the Tadawul allows orders to fill across multiple price levels. It comes as the market looks to recover from a difficult third quarter.
Economy
Analysis
Iraq's 2 Million Barrel Oil Shift: What It Means for Export Security
Baghdad's state-owned tankers have made their first shipment past the Strait of Hormuz in decades, signalling a major change in how it gets its crude to global markets.
Energy
News
Houthi Attack Claims Push Brent Crude Past $106: What It Means for Gulf Energy
Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile strikes on a Riyadh Aramco facility, sparking fears of energy supply disruptions and pushing Brent crude prices above $106.
Energy

News
UAE Threatens Billions in UK Investment Withdrawal Over Football Ruling
The United Arab Emirates has warned Britain it may pull significant investments after a Premier League ruling against Manchester City, signalling a rare diplomatic and economic escalation stemming from sports.
Economy
Analysis
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Oil Exports Surge: What New Pipelines Mean for Global Supply
As Houthi attacks persist, the Kingdom is boosting its western pipeline capacity and exploring an Oman bypass to safeguard its crucial oil exports.
Energy

Analysis
G7's 100 Million Barrel Oil Release: What It Means for Saudi Arabia's Economy
The coordinated move by major economies aims to ease global fuel prices and address Europe's diesel shortage. For Saudi Arabia, this could mean less revenue from its primary export.
Energy
Analysis
Morocco's Trade Deficit Widens to $29 Billion: What It Means for Your Money
Soaring global energy prices have pushed Morocco's trade gap wider, putting pressure on household budgets and government finances.
Economy
Analysis
Lebanon's Pound Plunges 98%: What IMF Demands Mean for Your Money
As the Lebanese pound loses more than 98% of its value, the country's economic recovery hinges on crucial IMF-backed reforms. However, a presidential challenge to a new banking law highlights ongoing political hurdles.
Economy

Analysis
Why Flydubai suspended Israel flights after a cockpit emergency
A security breach on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight has halted a key regional air link, affecting thousands of business and leisure travellers.
Politics