Middle East
Middle East news and analysis from SN Media: Israel and Gaza, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, Lebanon, Syria, energy and security across the region.
Geopolitical Ripple Effects of Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Routes
An in-depth analysis of how repeated Houthi threats to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea oil logistics are reshaping regional alliances, security policies, and global energy markets.
Economic Fallout: Assessing the Financial Impact of the Oman Oil Spill Cleanup
An in-depth analysis of the projected USD 200-500 million cleanup costs for the Oman oil spill, exploring the economic repercussions for Oman, regional economies, and global…
How L’imad Holding’s Ports Deal Reflects Abu Dhabi’s Strategic Economic Expansion
An in-depth analysis of L’imad Holding’s acquisition offer for minority shareholders in the city’s port operator, highlighting its implications for Abu Dhabi’s broader economic diversification and…
Omar Harfouch and the Power of One Man Against a Mafia System
Riad Salameh’s incarceration is framed as a turning point in Lebanon’s financial reckoning—and as the result of Omar Harfouch’s long campaign for accountability.