{
  "id": 9978540,
  "title": "Saudi academic highlights Kingdom’s strategic location amid regional turmoil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/saudi-academic-highlights-kingdoms-strategic-location-amid-regional",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-26T12:01:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/32ag79mef"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Business school dean Mohammed Makni has emphasized Saudi Arabia's strategic location, boasting ports along both the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. Speaking to Al Ekhbariya channel, Makni stated that the Kingdom's advantageous position allows it to overcome disruptions effectively. He also mentioned that Aramco, a major company, is well-equipped to handle crises.\n\nAramco CEO Amin Nasser has previously confirmed that the company's operational flexibility and logistical capabilities enable it to fulfill its commitments to customers even amidst geopolitical instability. Nasser added that Aramco is continuously exploring new export routes and expanding its storage capacity outside the Kingdom to ensure a steady supply of oil to global markets.",
  "summary": "Business school dean says Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea and Gulf ports give it a vital edge in overcoming disruptions.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/saudi-coalition-reports-intercepting-houthi-missiles-drones",
        "published": "2026-09-26T09:27:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia test limits of Mecca regional security pact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-test-limits-of-mecca-regional-security",
        "published": "2026-09-26T10:00:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}