https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/saudi-arabia Stories involving Saudi Arabia, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/israeli-official-claims-flydubai-flight-incident-was-attempted-terror- https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/israeli-official-claims-flydubai-flight-incident-was-attempted-terror- Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:40:41 +0100 World A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a cockpit struggle. Israeli officials call it a thwarted terror attack; the airline says motives are unknown. (5 outlets: 1 left · 4 centre · 0 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/saudi-arabia-urged-to-reconcile-with-uae-to-counter-houthis-in-yemen https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/saudi-arabia-urged-to-reconcile-with-uae-to-counter-houthis-in-yemen Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:50:36 +0100 World After a mid-September Houthi advance toward the Bab al-Mandab strait, The Guardian reports pressure on Saudi Arabia to reconcile with the UAE. The Jerusalem Post carries a former Houthi spokesperson's call for US-backed action against the group. (2 outlets: 1 left · 0 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/houthis-escalate-military-campaign-in-yemen-threatening-saudi-arabia https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/houthis-escalate-military-campaign-in-yemen-threatening-saudi-arabia Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:41:01 +0100 World The Houthis have intensified missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and expanded control along Yemen's Red Sea coast. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the kingdom would respond firmly while pursuing de-escalation. (2 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 0 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/key-moments-of-un-general-assembly-2026 https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/key-moments-of-un-general-assembly-2026 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:31:23 +0100 World The 2026 UN General Assembly was marked by a mass walkout during Israeli PM Netanyahu's speech and divisions over Gaza. Coverage here is limited to one Al Jazeera item and one Arab News opinion column, which argue Israel's allies have shifted. (2 outlets: 1 left · 0 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/pakistan-says-it-will-back-saudi-arabia-against-houthi-threats https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/pakistan-says-it-will-back-saudi-arabia-against-houthi-threats Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:06:07 +0100 World Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan's means would be available to Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks under the Makkah defence pact. He did not confirm any Pakistani role in strikes. (3 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/netanyahu-reportedly-meets-regional-representatives-in-secret-abu-dhab https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/netanyahu-reportedly-meets-regional-representatives-in-secret-abu-dhab Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:44:14 +0100 World Israel and the UAE confirmed Netanyahu met the UAE president in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Israeli media say other countries attended too, which Saudi Arabia denies. (10 outlets: 3 left · 3 centre · 4 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/temasek-to-open-offices-in-abu-dhabi-and-riyadh https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/temasek-to-open-offices-in-abu-dhabi-and-riyadh Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:18:37 +0100 Business Singapore state investor Temasek said it plans to open offices in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi in 2027, subject to approvals, bringing its network to 15 offices in 11 countries. (2 outlets: 0 left · 2 centre · 0 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/dubai-israel-flydubai-flight-fz1073-transmits-possible-hijacking-alert https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/dubai-israel-flydubai-flight-fz1073-transmits-possible-hijacking-alert Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:45:06 +0100 World A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv sent emergency signals, including a hijack code, and landed safely at Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on 30 September. Israeli sources cite a violent cockpit fight; claims of a stabbing and an attempt to crash the plane are unconfirmed. (46 outlets: 16 left · 15 centre · 15 right)