Country: SA | Published: 2026-09-17
Saudi Arabia continues working to restore the East-West Pipeline after the Houthi attack, and the gradual rerouting of crude has helped calm oil markets, with Brent easing back bel
Saudi Arabia continues working to restore the East-West Pipeline after the Houthi attack, and the gradual rerouting of crude has helped calm oil markets, with Brent easing back below recent peaks. The security picture remains tense, with a death reported from drone debris near Taif and international condemnation of attacks near Mecca, while diplomatic channels involving Tehran and Western capitals stay active. Fintech funding rounds and regional banking deals point to continued investment interest in the kingdom despite the geopolitical overhang.