Jeddah

Anthony Joshua secured a comeback victory with a second-round knockout against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The bout marked Joshua's return to competitive boxing after a period away from the sport.

DarGlobal's sales in Saudi Arabia and Spain are offsetting a Gulf property slowdown caused by the Iran war, with the company reporting strong demand for luxury residences in Jeddah and Riyadh. The developer, which partners with brands like Trump Organization and FENDI, is expanding its portfolio and plans to tokenize assets to improve liquidity.

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali aims to reinstate at least one of the two Middle East races canceled due to regional war. The Bahrain and Jeddah rounds in April were scrapped following an attack by the USA and Israel on Iran that impacted Gulf states.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for constructing a modern cricket stadium in Jeddah, adhering to international standards. The project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision and includes joint infrastructure and technical collaboration. A separate security cooperation memorandum was also signed between the two countries.

A Jeddah-bound AI Express flight from Kannur, Kerala, with over 180 passengers, turned back after an engine warning light appeared approximately two hours into the flight. The aircraft had taken off at 7:40 am from Kannur airport.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for a high-level summit emphasizing a 'unified Gulf stance' toward the war on Iran, as stated by Qatar's emir. The meeting marks the first such gathering since the conflict began.