Country: SA | Published: 2026-09-18
Saudi Arabia's security picture is shifting, with Washington approving a major fighter jet sale to the kingdom and Pakistan pledging defense support, adding a military dimension to
Saudi Arabia's security picture is shifting, with Washington approving a major fighter jet sale to the kingdom and Pakistan pledging defense support, adding a military dimension to the Houthi tensions. Oil prices eased as pipeline restart prospects and expectations of limited supply disruptions calmed markets, removing some of the risk premium built up after recent attacks. Meanwhile, the central bank's latest rate decision and continued fintech and banking activity signal the domestic financial engine keeps running despite the geopolitical overhang.