Day: October 12, 2026
The Houthis Should Be Very Worried About Saudi Arabia’s Bunker Buster Arsenal
I’ve been digging into Saudi Arabia’s bunker busting capability, and honestly, the numbers are impressive.
Saudi Arabia has publicly documented procurement of 1,100 GBU-24 Paveway III 2,000-lb bombs and 1,500 BLU-109 2,000-lb penetrator warheads, along with 1,000 GBU-31(V)3 JDAMs under the F-15SA program.
Now look at the ongoing war with the Houthis.
Their missile and drone campaign depends on concealed, hardened and protected military infrastructure. That means Saudi Arabia doesn’t have to limit its response to intercepting weapons after they are launched.
The Kingdom can also target the infrastructure behind them.
That’s where weapons like the BLU-109 and GBU-24 become especially important. They are designed for hardened targets, giving Saudi F-15s a powerful precision strike option against protected military positions.
And honestly, I believe it’s time for the Kingdom to use this capability relentlessly against Houthi military infrastructure.
Not just intercept the missiles.
Not just bring down the drones.
Target the infrastructure that enables them.
Saudi Arabia has spent years building a modern air force, expanding its precision strike capabilities and preparing to defend its territory.
The Kingdom has the right to protect its people, its cities and its national security.
Saudi Arabia’s patience should never be mistaken for weakness. The Houthis should understand that every attack on the Kingdom carries a price.
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport is hit again following a deadly Houthi strike that injured hundreds. The attacks come ahead of major conferences, while the US State Department urges extreme caution when using Saudi airports as fears of a wider conflict grow.
Stock and bond futures advance as oil declines after Donald Trump claims a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire is in effect. The Nasdaq records a fourth consecutive weekly gain as AI bubble concerns ease. Investors await September US inflation figures, with higher fuel prices expected to lift headline inflation and markets anticipating a 25-basis-point Fed rate increase in December.
The week’s economic agenda includes the IMF-World Bank meetings, Singapore’s monetary policy decision and China’s September inflation and trade figures.
The International Energy Agency calls on members to consider additional diesel releases as supplies tighten. Goldman Sachs raises its December Brent forecast to $90 a barrel, citing Middle East supply risks.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella calls for an “emergency brake” on advanced AI systems. Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire AI startup Decart, while Nvidia is said to be discussing a deeper deal with Reflection AI. Apple’s Asian suppliers fall following an order-cut report, while Alibaba rises on reports of plans for an AI agent to rival Meta’s Muse.
In our interview, MAGNiTT’s CEO examines a narrowing Middle East and North Africa venture market, increasingly concentrated capital and a 32% year-on-year funding decline excluding mega-rounds. We also look at Senegal’s looming debt repayments and the challenge they pose to the G20’s debt-restructuring framework.
Elsewhere, leaders of India’s “Cockroach” protest movement are released after their arrests. Japan expresses deep concern over US sanctions against the International Criminal Court, while Polish authorities arrest a suspect over an alleged plot targeting the prime minister.
We also look ahead to the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, which opens tomorrow in New Delhi. Guests includes Ayesha Tariq, MacroVisor Co-Founder, Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy Group Founder & President, Former White House Energy Adviser, Angela Wilkinson, World Energy Council Secretary General & CEO and Philip Bahoshy, MAGNiTT Founder & CEO.
Stock and bond futures advance as oil declines after Donald Trump claims a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire is in effect. The Nasdaq records a fourth consecutive weekly gain as AI bubble concerns ease. Investors await September US inflation figures, with higher fuel prices expected to lift headline inflation and markets anticipating a 25-basis-point Fed rate increase in December.
The week’s economic agenda includes the IMF-World Bank meetings, Singapore’s monetary policy decision and China’s September inflation and trade figures.
The International Energy Agency calls on members to consider additional diesel releases as supplies tighten. Goldman Sachs raises its December Brent forecast to $90 a barrel, citing Middle East supply risks.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella calls for an “emergency brake” on advanced AI systems. Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire AI startup Decart, while Nvidia is said to be discussing a deeper deal with Reflection AI. Apple’s Asian suppliers fall following an order-cut report, while Alibaba rises on reports of plans for an AI agent to rival Meta’s Muse.
In our interview, MAGNiTT’s CEO examines a narrowing Middle East and North Africa venture market, increasingly concentrated capital and a 32% year-on-year funding decline excluding mega-rounds. We also look at Senegal’s looming debt repayments and the challenge they pose to the G20’s debt-restructuring framework.
Elsewhere, leaders of India’s “Cockroach” protest movement are released after their arrests. Japan expresses deep concern over US sanctions against the International Criminal Court, while Polish authorities arrest a suspect over an alleged plot targeting the prime minister.
We also look ahead to the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, which opens tomorrow in New Delhi. Guests includes Ayesha Tariq, MacroVisor Co-Founder, Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy Group Founder & President, Former White House Energy Adviser, Angela Wilkinson, World Energy Council Secretary General & CEO and Philip Bahoshy, MAGNiTT Founder & CEO.
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:40 – Saudi Airport Hit Again Ahead of Major Conferences
00:07:41 – Ayesha Tariq, MacroVisor Co-Founder
00:14:13 – Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy Group Founder & President, Former White House Energy Adviser
00:27:34 – Angela Wilkinson, World Energy Council Secretary General & CEO
00:33:29 – Philip Bahoshy, MAGNiTT Founder & CEO
00:39:24 – Global Debt Toolkit Faces Fresh Test in Senegal
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Azerbaijan intends to expand cooperation with the Czech Republic in the railway sector, Shahin Babayev, Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Transport and Communication Holding (AZCON), stated at the Azerbaijan-Czech Business Forum in Baku, Report informs.
Babayev highlighted that, as global supply chains continue to evolve, businesses increasingly require more reliable, efficient, and sustainable transport routes.
“Azerbaijan is strengthening its role at the intersection of the North-South route while also making significant investments in the East-West Corridor. Our strategic location at the crossroads of these routes, supported by investments in railways, ports, and logistics infrastructure, creates major opportunities for international trade. Our goal is not only to serve as a transit corridor but also to become a regional logistics hub that creates value for businesses and investors,” he said.
The director also noted that Czech companies could contribute to this development through technology, engineering expertise, and long-term industrial partnerships.
“The Czech Republic has strong engineering and industrial traditions. Azerbaijan continues to modernize and digitalize its railway system and enhance operational efficiency. Therefore, we see significant potential for cooperation in railway engineering equipment, innovative technologies, and modernization projects. Our objective is to identify practical cooperation opportunities that combine Czech expertise with Azerbaijan’s development needs to create mutually beneficial and commercially viable partnerships aligned with the priorities and interests of both countries,” Babayev added.
Scottish people’s reaction to a rough sea crossing
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