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Indonesia to Extend QRIS Cross-Border Payments to Saudi Arabia, India
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Indonesia is set to broaden the international reach of its QR-based payment system, QRIS, by expanding its cross-border transaction services to Saudi Arabia and India, according to the country’s central bank.
Kuwait Intercepts Aerial Threats as Regional Tensions Escalate
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Kuwait’s military announced early Wednesday that its air defense systems had intercepted what it described as “hostile” aerial targets amid growing tensions across the region, according to reports.
Bahrain Says It Intercepted Iranian Missile, Drone Attacks
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bahrain announced on Wednesday that its air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed what it described as multiple Iranian aerial attacks during a period of heightened regional escalation.
Nasdaq-Listed AXG Secures Bahrain’s First Stablecoin Issuer License to Target $250 Trillion Global Cross-Border Payments Market via On-Chain Channels
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
HONG KONG, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to ME, on June 1, 2026, the Central Bank of Bahrain granted the country’s first stablecoin issuer license to AXG, a Nasdaq-listed company.
India Lodges Protest with US After Incident Involving Vessel Near Oman
MENAFN
(MENAFN) India on Wednesday summoned a senior US diplomat in New Delhi to formally protest what it described as an attack on a commercial vessel operating off the coast of Oman. According to reports, Indian officials called in Jason Meeks, the US...
U.S. Navy Strikes Kill 3 Indians on Ships off Oman, India Protests
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The United States Navy carried out strikes on three vessels carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, a senior Indian government official confirmed Thursday, as New Delhi lodged a formal protest with Washington over attacks that...
US Military Stops Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Over Alleged Iran Trade Breach
MENAFN
(MENAFN) US Central Command announced Wednesday that American forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it was accused of breaching a maritime blockade by attempting to transport Iranian oil. According to reports, the Palau-flagged...
Saudi Arabia’s New Standard of Aesthetic Authority Is Being Built on Scale, Not Hype
EIN Presswire
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Saudi Arabia’s premium aesthetic market is entering a new phase of maturity, in a region where attention is abundant, but trust is increasingly scrutinized.
Kuwait Says It Intercepted Drones Amid Regional Tensions
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Kuwait's military confirmed early Wednesday that its air defense systems had engaged and intercepted "hostile" aerial targets, as a cascade of retaliatory military strikes between the United States and Iran sent shockwaves across the Gulf...
Kuwait Intercepts Airborne Threats as Regional Tensions Intensify
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Kuwait’s military announced early Wednesday that its air defense units had successfully intercepted what it described as “hostile” aerial objects amid rising instability across the region.
IRGC Strikes 18 U.S. Targets, Attacks U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed Thursday it had struck and destroyed 18 American "important targets" in a sweeping retaliatory offensive launched in response to fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian territory.
YRC Forecasts the Next Phase of Growth for Saudi Arabia's E-Commerce Economy
EIN Presswire
YRC maps where Saudi Arabia's online retail surge heads next, and which operators are positioned to capture it DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What if the market growing fastest is the one most likely to...
U.S. Forces Disable 3rd Oil Tanker Violating Blockade in Gulf of Oman
DVIDS - Georgia
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman at 11:20 p.m. ET on June 10 after the vessel violated the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil, marking the third commercial ship disabled by American...
Iranian Drone Debris Injures Girl, Damages Homes in Bahrain
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A young girl was wounded and residential properties across two Bahraini cities sustained damage Thursday after wreckage from intercepted Iranian drones rained down on populated neighborhoods, the kingdom's Interior Ministry announced.
Iran Says Targeted 18 U.S. Military Sites in Kuwait, Bahrain
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iran announced early Thursday that 18 major American military installations across Kuwait and Bahrain had come under attack, marking a dramatic broadening of hostilities as regional tensions reached a boiling point.
India Demands De-escalation After Attack on Oil Tanker Near Oman
MENAFN
(MENAFN) India’s Foreign Ministry has condemned an attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman and called for the “immediate de-escalation of tensions” in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports.
Fire on Tanker Off Oman Leaves One Casualty, Crew Members Missing
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A fire on a tanker off the coast of Oman has resulted in one reported casualty and two missing crew members, according to reports citing the UK Maritime Trade Organization’s (UKMTO) Center.
Cargo Ship Exchanges Fire with Armed Boat Off Yemen Coast— UKMTO
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A cargo ship sailing southwest of Yemen was involved in a security incident after a small boat carrying six armed individuals approached the vessel, according to reports citing maritime authorities.
Saudi Arabia Denies Base Attack, Says Sirens Triggered by Missile Alert
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia has rejected reports claiming that Prince Sultan Air Base was targeted in an attack, clarifying that early morning sirens were triggered as a precautionary safety measure.
UAE Liquified Petroleum Gas Market Set for Strong Growth Through 2033
EIN Presswire
UAE Liquified Petroleum Gas Market is projected to grow steadily, supported by rising energy demand, and expanding industrial applications.
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