Port Expansion: Saudi Global Ports won a SAR 528m ($528m) concession to modernise and expand the container terminal at Jubail Commercial Port, including a longer quay, deeper berths and more cranes, aiming to lift capacity to about 2.4m TEUs. Regional Logistics Push: Gulftainer unveiled plans for the Al Dhaid Multi-Modal Trade Corridor (150 hectares, 1.5m TEUs/yr), built as an ESG-compliant, digital logistics hub linking Khorfakkan Port with Etihad Rail. Rail & Logistics MoUs: Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed two transport/rail MoUs in Riyadh, with one covering logistics operations and the other focusing on railway technologies, digitalisation and training—explicitly including steps to reduce the sector’s environmental impact. Energy & Power Security: Saudi Arabia agreed a $150m petroleum derivatives supply deal with Yemen to keep diesel and mazut flowing to more than 70 power plants, supporting electricity stability amid rising temperatures. Oil-Route Risk: With Strait of Hormuz disruption continuing to ripple through shipping and industry, an economist warned Persian Gulf economies face both oil and non-oil damage, especially if transit limits persist. Climate/Tech Pressure: A UN-linked warning highlighted AI’s environmental cost, including potential heavy electricity use and more water than needed for drinking.