Friday 11 September 2026

Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline Stations Shut Down Until Further Notice; Riyadh Points Finger at Iraqi Groups!

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy announced in a statement today that, following numerous attacks on East-West pipeline stations in the Riyadh and Medina regions on the morning of Thursday, September 10, the East-West pipeline has been shut down as a precautionary measure. The statement also noted that several people were injured as a result of these attacks.

Wednesday 17 June 2026

Digital Infrastructure Diplomacy in West Asia

The shift of Saudi Arabia’s fiber optic cable route to Greece from the Zionist regime to Syria is part of Riyadh’s new strategy to redefine the regional order and reduce dependence on the UAE–Israel axis. By investing in Syria’s infrastructure, Saudi Arabia aims to transform Damascus into a connectivity hub between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean, thereby strengthening its geo-economic influence. This development also reflects the intensifying rivalry between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, as well as the region’s gradual transition from energy geopolitics to data geopolitics and digital infrastructure.

Sunday 15 February 2026

The Role of Yemen in the Competition in the Horn of Africa

In recent years, Africa has become a key arena for competition among major and middle powers, each aiming to expand their political and economic influence. This trend is driven by motives such as the continent’s rich natural resources, including mines and rare earth elements, leading to intense rivalry and proxy wars like those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. The main losers are often the host countries’ interests and their populations. Sudan exemplifies this trend, notably with the UAE’s involvement. The Horn of Africa—comprising Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, and Ethiopia—holds strategic importance due to its proximity to the Red Sea and its role in global trade routes. Its closeness to Yemen and the Bab al-Mandab Strait further amplifies competition, especially among Saudi Arabia and the UAE.