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• [New] Saudi Arabia is projected to ship more jet fuel in June than it did before the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Fortune
• [New] Extensive exceptional deficits will emerge late 2026 in southern Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman, but will be restricted to Yemen and Oman by 2027. ISCIENCES
• [New] A consensus of credible reporting that Saudi Arabia has implemented a qualifying restriction on U.S. military aircraft will suffice for a Yes resolution. Polymarket
• [New] The Middle East's share of the global ultra-wealthy population has risen from 2.4% to 3.1% over the past five years, while Saudi Arabia is forecast to record the world's fastest growth in billionaires through 2031. Euronews
• [New] Saudi Arabia and Poland are forecast to grow by more than 60%, while Vietnam is expected to post growth approaching 60%. Euronews
• [New] Global oil inventories are projected to fall by an average of 8.5 mb/d during the second quarter of 2026, with the drawdown largely due to a decline in crude output from countries including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE. oilprice.com
• Saudi Arabia might decide to think more seriously about obtaining a nuclear weapon for its national security strategy. The Washington Institute
• Saudi Arabia is expected to slash again the official selling prices of the crude it will load for Asia in July amid weakening demand and narrowing spot Middle East crude premiums. investing.com
• Saudi Arabia is preparing for a prolonged period of Gulf instability, with Aramco reassessing export routes, operational vulnerabilities, and infrastructure protection requirements. Tactical Report
• In the Middle East, more than 43% of tasks were expected to be delivered autonomously by 2030 in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, indicating strong workforce repositioning needs. Mordor Intelligence
• Asia Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region through 2030, with hospitals in India, Vietnam, and the Middle East skipping legacy infrastructure entirely and government-funded programs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Singapore investing in national AI in healthcare strategies. Glorium Technologies
• Global spare production capacity remains constrained at approximately 2.8 million bpd (primarily in Saudi Arabia), providing little buffer against further disruptions. Kingdom Exploration
• OPEC discussions explode over production quotas, with Saudi Arabia and Russia clashing on compensations for the Iran war that could swing oil prices by ~ $10 a barrel. TheEye
• Saudi Arabia is increasingly looking to international debt markets to bridge a widening budget deficit and continue funding long-term economic development projects under Vision 2030. AGBI
• Countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia are investing heavily in upgrading hospital infrastructure and adopting advanced surgical technologies as part of national initiatives like Saudi Vision 2030. Precedence Research
• Countries in the Middle East & Africa present emerging opportunities through diversification efforts and public infrastructure investments, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where construction output is expected to grow considerably over the next several years. Persistence Market Research
• As the Vision 2030 transformation agenda accelerates and enters its third phase, financial institutions face an unprecedented convergence of opportunities and risks. / Saudi Arabia KPMG
• Major infrastructure developments in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, such as smart-city planning and autonomous mobility projects, are anticipated to boost the demand for advanced GNSS simulators. Precedence Research

Last updated: 19 June 2026