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Race of Kingdoms puts national pride at the centre of its sim-racing debut

Race of Kingdoms begins with sim racing, bringing seven national teams into a regional competition built around drivers and identity.

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GCC Secretary General Affirms Gulf Stability as Key Pillar of Global Peace and Security

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi told participants at the IISS Manama Dialogue on October 31, 2026, that the security…

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Houthi Strikes on Riyadh Airport and Saudi Oil Sites Threaten Investment Confidence

Yemen's Ansarullah movement conducted multiple attacks on Saudi infrastructure including Riyadh's main airport and energy facilities in October 2026, resulting…

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Oman and China Record RO 9.6 Billion in Bilateral Trade During 2025

The National Centre for Statistics and Information reported a RO 5.7 billion trade surplus for Oman with China in 2025…

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Saudi Ambassador Announces Same-Day Visa Facility for Pakistanis During Energy Talks

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Pakistan announced on October 30, 2026, that the embassy in Islamabad would begin same-day processing of…

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Saudi Coalition Downs Houthi Drone Targeting Riyadh in Fresh Attack

The Saudi-led coalition reported on October 31, 2026, that it intercepted and destroyed a drone targeting Riyadh with no injuries…

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Gaza Displacement Nightmare Persists as Israeli Military Zones Expand, UN Rights Office Says

The UN Human Rights Office warned on October 30, 2026, that Israeli forces are pushing Palestinians in Gaza into an…

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Pakistan Seeks Saudi Investment Expansion in Agriculture and Mining

On October 29 2026 Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy to discuss cooperation in…

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Oman Signs 28 Investment Agreements Worth $790 Million for Industrial Expansion

Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones announced on October 28, 2026, the signing of 28 investment…

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Saudi Defense Minister Holds Calls with NATO Chief and Western Counterparts on Regional Security

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate telephone calls on October 29, 2026, with NATO Secretary General Mark…

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Saudi-Led Coalition Destroys Houthi Drone in Makkah Region

The Saudi-led coalition announced on October 30, 2026, that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a Houthi-launched drone over the…

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Aurangzeb and Saudi Envoy Discuss Investment Opportunities in Agriculture and Mining

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy on October 29 2026 to discuss expanding cooperation…

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