Closure of the oil pipeline between eastern and western Saudi Arabia after the attacks
Source: Kuwait Times
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The story in brief
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Energy said that the East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions was closed as a precautionary measure after it was targeted by several... Ministry says several people were hurt as the line was closed as a precaution September 12, 2026 09:51 a.m RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions was shut down as a precautionary measure after being targeted by multiple attacks early on Thursday. The attacks caused several injuries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted a ministry source as saying on Friday.
Detailed summary
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Energy said that the East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions was closed as a precautionary measure after it was targeted by several... Ministry says several people were hurt as the line was closed as a precaution September 12, 2026 09:51 a.m RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions was shut down as a precautionary measure after being targeted by multiple attacks early on Thursday. The attacks caused several injuries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted a ministry source as saying on Friday. The source said emergency and specialized technical teams responded immediately, and that the necessary measures had been taken to ensure the safety of the pipeline, in coordination with the relevant authorities. LAST UPDATE: September 12, 2026 09:52 AM Learn to walk before you run Dr Abdulmohsen Ebrahim Alterki Smooth return to school Upside-down state: Why Zionist entity’s policies defy logic Brilliant but broken Gulf war overshadows BRICS summit in New Delhi Some secondary schools shift to credit-based tracks system 'Heavy casualties' in fire on ship at China port Hot, humid weekend ahead with highs of 46 C Children separated floods cling to hope Bangsamoro votes for first time after decades of war Ultrarunner's road from prison to the Arctic
Background & context
This story sits within Saudi Arabia's broader reform agenda and efforts to grow Oil & Gas as a pillar of non-oil GDP. The region benefits from supportive energy prices, expansionary government budgets, and rising interest from sovereign wealth funds and foreign investors.
Key numbers & facts
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Key points
- Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Energy said that the East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions was closed as a precautionary measure after it was targeted by several...
- Ministry says several people were hurt as the line was closed as a precaution September 12, 2026 09:51 a.m RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions was shut down as a precautionary measure after being targeted by multiple attacks early on Thursday.
- The attacks caused several injuries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted a ministry source as saying on Friday.
Why this matters
This matters because activity in Oil & Gas shapes capital flows, hiring and investor sentiment across Saudi Arabia.
Economic & market impact
Potential impact: - Oil & gas majors and oilfield services may react to volume, price or policy signals.
GCC angle
For the rest of the GCC, this is a signal on the pace of activity in Oil & Gas. Capital flows and regulatory decisions in one Gulf state typically travel across borders given the similar economic structures and the coordination inside the GCC framework.
Risks & uncertainty
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What happens next?
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