• Riyadh: 4 people were injured and 15 homes sustained limited damage after debris from two intercepted missiles fell over the capital, according to what SPA reported from the Civil Defence — an alert of concern to the large Sudanese community in Riyadh to follow the official safety instructions as they come. (Source: Saudi Press Agency — SPA) • Dhahran: The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced that an administrative building belonging to Aramco was targeted on Tuesday evening, causing a limited fire, with no injuries or deaths recorded — a development followed by Sudanese working in the energy and services sectors in the Eastern Province. (Source: SPA) • The Coalition: The Joint Forces Command announced the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile and a drone heading towards the Riyadh region, affirming its commitment to international humanitarian law — an escalation that raises the importance of following travel and movement guidance for Sudanese residing in the Kingdom. (Source: SPA) • Oil: Brent crude rose 0.8% to $106.58 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate 0.9% to $94.94 in early Asian trading today, as traders assessed supply risks — a rise reflected in the cost of fuel, goods and remittances linked to Sudan and the Gulf states. (Source: Emirates News Agency — WAM / Reuters) • Gulf markets: The Saudi index fell 0.7% and the Qatari 0.4% in early trading today, Wednesday, against Dubai rising 0.1% and Abu Dhabi 0.3%, amid concern over the escalating confrontation — a movement affecting the savings and investments of Sudanese working in the Gulf. (Source: Reuters) • Kuwait: Kuwait was re-elected to membership of the Human Rights Council for the period 2027–2029, obtaining 173 votes, the second-highest tally among the elected states, and its Permanent Representative to the United Nations considered that a renewal of international confidence — a file followed by Sudanese residing in Kuwait within protection and human-rights issues. (Source: Kuwait News Agency — KUNA) • Kuwait economically: A new arbitration law of 108 articles was issued under Decree-Law No. 120 of 2026, to regulate arbitration centres, speed up dispute resolution and enhance investor confidence — a clearer contractual environment for Sudanese companies and professionals working and contracting in Kuwait. (Source: KUNA) • UAE: Dubai hosts the annual meetings of the Global Future Leaders from October 13 to 15 with the participation of more than 700 leaders and experts from 90 countries, while the "Forsa" exhibition in Ajman tomorrow offers more than 300 jobs with 20 companies participating — career paths of concern to Sudanese professionals residing in the UAE, noting that the announced Ajman exhibition jobs target Emirati citizens. (Source: Emirates News Agency — WAM) • On the Sudanese file: As of the preparation of this section, the six official Gulf agencies (SPA, WAM, QNA, KUNA, BNA, Oman News Agency) had not published a new announcement today regarding Sudan or the Sudanese community in the Gulf — and we will publish any official development as soon as it arrives, attributed to its source. (Source: Editorial Team's follow-up of the official Gulf agencies)
— Editorial Team
