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The Middle East Insider

Analysis

Strait of Hormuz Oil Risk 2026: Brent $120 Scenarios

If Hormuz closes partially, Brent crosses $120 and holds for weeks. Disruption math, spare capacity gaps, trader positioning for the tail scenario.

Mar 30, 2026

Analysis

Pakistan to Host US-Iran Peace Talks: What to Expect This Week as Trump's April 6 Deadline Looms

Pakistan's Foreign Minister has confirmed US-Iran diplomatic talks will begin "in the coming days" — with Trump's April…

Mar 30, 2026

Analysis

Sindalah Island Opening 2026: NEOM's First Luxury Destination Takes Shape on the Red Sea

Sindalah Island, NEOM's 840-hectare Red Sea luxury destination, is targeting a late 2026 opening — making it the…

Mar 30, 2026

Business

Al Rajhi Family Net Worth 2026: The $20 Billion Banking Dynasty Behind the World's Largest Islamic Bank

Mar 30, 2026

Business

Amr Diab Net Worth 2026: How the King of Arabic Pop Built an $85 Million Empire

Mar 30, 2026

Analysis

Gold Forecast April 2026: $150/gram Floor, Rally to $160?

Mar 30, 2026

Analysis

Iran War Day 31: Entering Month Two with No End in Sight

Mar 30, 2026

Economics

Iran Strikes Kuwait: Power Plant and Desalination Facility Hit, Worker Killed

Mar 30, 2026

Energy

Brent $115 Record 2026: The Month That Broke Oil Charts

Mar 30, 2026

Analysis

Trump Wants to 'Take Iran's Oil': What Seizing Kharg Island Would Mean

Mar 30, 2026