Saudi Arabia
Fireworks go off over the circuit at the end of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The 2026 race has been cancelled. Getty Images

F1 counts cost of cancelled Grand Prix weekends in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Both races have contributed significantly to the sport through hosting fees while Gulf nations will now miss out on commercial benefits of events

F1

'Unhinged' attacks on Gulf states continue as Iran war enters third week

Gulf

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iranian attacks with Saudi Crown Prince

UAE

India CBSE grade 12 exams cancelled in Middle East as Iran war rages

UAE
Qatar
QatarEnergy's facilities in Mesaieed Industrial City, south of Doha, Qatar. Getty Images

Iran attacks knocked out 17 per cent of Qatar's LNG capacity, says energy chief

Losses are expected to cost Qatar about $20 billion annually

Energy

Trump claims Israel attacked South Pars gasfield alone

MENA

Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

Travel

Oil and gas prices surge after strikes on major Middle East energy sites

Energy
Bahrain
Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has been affected by airspace closures during the ongoing conflict. AFP

Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

British Airways recently announced a reduced schedule, while Air India added extra services

Travel

F1 counts cost of cancelled Grand Prix weekends in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

F1

India CBSE grade 12 exams cancelled in Middle East as Iran war rages

UAE

Bahrain's Alba to cut 19% of aluminium production amid Hormuz disruption

Business
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