Maritime Security & Shipping: Oman postponed a regional meeting in Salalah on a temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, citing the need for consensus as Bahrain boycotted talks over alleged Iranian attacks; the delay adds uncertainty for tanker traffic and the wider energy and food supply chain. Red Sea Risks: Saudi-linked reporting highlights how Houthi advances around Bab al-Mandeb and strikes on Saudi infrastructure are reshaping the Red Sea front, with ripple effects for oil exports, insurance, and transport costs. Saudi Alerts: Saudi Civil Defense issued “potential danger” emergency alerts in Abha and Khamis Mushait, later saying the threat had passed, amid heightened Yemen-related tensions. Flooding in Mecca: Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca, prompting flood warnings to avoid valleys and low-lying areas near the Grand Mosque. Heritage & Waterways: Saudi Press Agency reported more than 60 early Islamic rock inscriptions and two surviving historic wells in Wadi Al-Usaylah near Makkah, tied to ancient pilgrimage routes, with erosion-control work under Vision 2030. Yemen Mine Clearance: KSrelief-backed Masam demining operations cleared thousands of explosive hazards across multiple governorates, improving safety for civilians and aid delivery. Regional Diplomacy: Arab League chief and UN envoy met in Cairo to push Sudan de-escalation, focusing on ending hostilities and humanitarian access.