The ramped-up U.S. attacks against the Yemen-based Houthis are possible in part due to an extensive military footprint in the ...

Gold reserves play a crucial role in a nation's economic stability, providing a hedge against market fluctuations. As of December 2024, Turkey holds the highest gold reserves in the Middle East, with ...

The world’s safest countries for 2025 have been revealed, and three of the top five are Gulf nations. The latest figures from ...

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As the world faces ongoing geopolitical tensions and unpredictable market conditions, gold continues to gain importance. Many ...

Saudi Arabia is the giant of the Middle East, with both the vast majority of land and wealth of the Arabian Peninsula falling within its borders. Millions of devout Muslims from around the world ...

A war-torn country in the Middle East has ranked higher than the US when it comes to citizens' happiness. This year, the US ...

A new survey has ranked the United Arab Emirates as the second safest country in the world. A report by Numbeo’s 2025 Safety ...