Red Sea Security: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, as emergency alerts were issued and fears of renewed war grow. Shipping & Tourism Risk: An insurance giant told clients to avoid Red Sea voyages after a covered tanker was hit, highlighting how route disruption can ripple into travel planning and costs. Tourism Outlook: A new report says Saudi tourism is being pressured by conflict-linked shipping and aviation vulnerabilities, even as Vision 2030 ambitions remain intact. Air Connectivity: Beond says it’s exploring premium European routes to Saudi’s Red Sea resort airport under a cooperation pact, building on its Milan service. Umrah Travel: Saudi launched a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, aiming to make repeat visits easier for pilgrims. Airline Payments: Riyadh Air rolled out RX Pay with Mastercard and Saudi banks to reward everyday spending with Sfeer Points. Hajj Demand: Nearly 12,000 people applied for Hajj from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, with official capacity far lower than demand. Cyber Threats for Travelers: Reports warn hotel Wi-Fi gateways in Saudi and elsewhere have been hijacked to push fake Microsoft 365 login pages. Sport Tourism Moment: Anthony Joshua returns in Jeddah against Kristian Prenga, with the event drawing international attention to Saudi as a fight destination.