Yemen–Saudi Air Tensions: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says it blocked an Iranian flight to Sanaa airport over missing approvals, as the dispute over airspace control and Houthi-held routes escalates and follows earlier claims of runway strikes. Red Sea Heritage & Ecology: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Museum in Jeddah is featuring the Umluj shipwreck, now both an archaeological site and coral habitat, with Chinese porcelain and trade-era artifacts highlighting centuries of maritime links. Saudi Investment Push: UNCTAD data show Saudi climbed to 13th for 2025 FDI inflows, with net inflows rising to $32.6bn, tied to Vision 2030 sectors like energy, infrastructure, tech, and logistics. Industrial Safety & Compliance: SGS signed a two-year MoU with Al Jeri Investment to support energy, logistics, and industrial services in Saudi through testing, inspection, and certification aimed at safer, more efficient operations. Water Security Shock in the Gulf: An Iranian strike on a Kuwait power-and-desalination plant underscores how missile risk threatens drinking water systems across the region, where desalination supplies most freshwater for Kuwait, Oman, and much of Saudi. Community Environmental Concern: Lamu residents are demanding transparency over a proposed Sh2.2tn oil refinery, warning that secrecy around potential coastal siting could mean pollution risks to fishing grounds. AI & Speech Controls: A Meta Oversight Board study warns major AI systems may refuse to criticize restrictive governments, raising concerns about AI spreading online speech curbs.