Saudi Arabia News » Makkah News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Beyond Oil: Can Hajj And Umrah Become Saudi Arabia’s Economic Infrastructure? – OpEd
For decades, oil has been the foundation of Saudi Arabia’s economy. As a strategic global commodity, oil has not only been a source of government revenue, but ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Saudi Arabia continues expansion of Mecca with new development contracts
The Saudi government may be paring back spending on some megaprojects like The Line, but the ambitious expansion of Mecca is continuing, with the kingdom’s Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: The Iran War Has Dragged Saudi Arabia Back Into Its Yemen Nightmare
The Iran war has reignited Saudi Arabia’s conflict with the Houthis, threatening its security, economic ambitions and efforts to escape a costly Yemen war.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack
The Houthis deny targeting the holy site as their Red Sea advances threaten oil supplies and widen a regional conflict shaped by the Iran war.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: The Mecca alliance meets the Red Sea – Saudi Arabia’s new defense pact faces its first major test
The pact with Turkey and Pakistan has evolved quickly from a vague political commitment. Riyadh hopes it will help it navigate a thorny Middle East crisis.