Yemen–Saudi Missile Crisis: Saudi Civil Defence lifted “potential danger” alerts in Mecca, Taif and Tabuk after intercepting six Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu, while coalition officials warned escalation would be met firmly; Oil Markets: Brent and WTI jumped about 4% on the attacks and stalled US-Iran talks, with Yanbu seen as key for crude flows; US-Iran Sanctions Spillover: Iranian flights to Gulf hubs including Dubai appeared cancelled after a US “economic D-Day” deadline on Iran’s airlines; Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions: Pakistan carried out strikes on 10 Afghan sites after alleged drone incursions, while Kabul condemned the airstrikes and summoned Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires; Qatar Development & Diplomacy: Qatar launched the “Shell Start – Qatar” entrepreneurship cohort and took part in UNGA roundtables on early Gaza recovery; Trade & Governance: Iraq and Oman signed an anti-corruption MoU in Doha; Qatar Visa Update: Qatar published a list of 47 nationalities eligible for a free 30-day, multi-entry tourist visa; Business/Industry: Emerson plans a new automation service centre in Qatar, including a certified flow calibration lab.