The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Yemen, while Cairo was weighing the possibility of providing direct military assistance to Saudi Arabia.

Escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have increased calls for Gulf unity, raised concerns over Iran’s role in regional instability, and highlighted the challenge of protecting Gulf security.

Saudi Arabia has begun scaling back some of its entertainment projects, including the Neom stadium, and is reportedly considering canceling the 2027 Joy Awards, one of the kingdom’s biggest events, often compared to the Oscars and Grammys.

Between the prospect of a gradual Houthi collapse and a prolonged urban war, the decisive factor will be whether Yemen’s government can turn military superiority into lasting control.

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