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ME conflict: Saudi-linked ships face heightened attack risk in Houthis' Red Sea blockade

ME conflict: Saudi-linked ships face heightened attack risk in Houthis' Red Sea blockade

Saudi Arabia-flagged, owned or operated vessels, vessels en route to or from Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom's Red Sea ports are assessed at high risk of a Houthi attack, according to Ambrey Analytics.

22 Jul 2026

ME conflict: GIG Gulf breaks away from exclusions, offering war cover add-ons for UAE vehicles

22 Jul 2026

UAE: Economy demonstrates strong resilience amid regional conflict

21 Jul 2026

Risk of supply shocks from ME conflict likely to remain elevated, with specialty lines most directly exposed

09 Jul 2026

Kuwait: Al Ahleia Insurance shows resilient underwriting results, boosted by Kuwait Re

08 Jul 2026

UAE: Insurance sector set for swift recovery post-conflict, driven by economic resilience

02 Jul 2026

UAE: Real estate proves resilient as developers absorb Hormuz cost hikes

02 Jul 2026

Middle East: 1 July renewal rates drop 10-15% as focus stays on reinsurance continuity

01 Jul 2026

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ME conflict: MoU a positive step, but uncertainty will remain in weeks and months ahead

25 Jun 2026

Turkiye: ME conflict-Induced inflation dents MAPFRE Sigorta's 1Q2026 financial results

24 Jun 2026

Middle East tensions could slow listed UAE insurers' revenue growth to 10%

23 Jun 2026

ME conflict: New marine war risk insurance launched at Lloyd's for Strait of Hormuz shipping

21 Jun 2026

ME conflict: Safety is still an issue at the Strait despite cessation of hostilities

19 Jun 2026

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