December 31, 2025 – Saudi Arabia Headlines

Story gist: Coalition forces stated two ships entered Al-Mukalla port in Yemen without permission. The ships transported weapons despite prior warnings.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN Arabic frames Coalition’s statement as ‘clarifications’ responding to UAE bayaan about ‘targeted’ ships, softening accusation and highlighting UAE view. Right-leaning Sabq directly quotes Coalition claim of unauthorized entry and weapons transport ignoring warnings, endorsing narrative. No center coverage, omitting impartial synthesis of claims.

Story gist: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad al-Alimi directed authorities to prevent any military movements outside the state’s framework. The order addresses tensions with the Southern Transitional Council.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera emphasizes the Southern Transitional Council’s view, framing the government’s move as a dangerous breach of the UAE defense pact. Center outlet Alyaum highlights al-Alimi’s rejection of STC behavior as unjustified rebellion. Right-leaning Al Arabiya neutrally reports al-Alimi’s directive against unauthorized military actions, omitting STC’s perspective.

Story gist: Oman confirmed its continued support for peaceful solutions in Yemen. It called for addressing the root causes of the crisis.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting pro-Houthi or anti-coalition perspectives. Center (Sky News Arabia) frames neutrally as Oman’s confirmation of ongoing peace support. Right (Al Arabiya) emphasizes proactive call to end crisis roots, implying stronger stance against underlying issues like Houthi actions.

Story gist: On Sunday, December 28, foreign investors’ ownership in the Saudi stock market increased in 104 companies and decreased in 139 companies.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted coverage entirely, absenting any partisan framing or analysis of foreign investor trends in the Saudi market. Center outlets like Argaam reported neutrally, emphasizing raw data—increases in 104 companies, decreases in 139—with factual tone, no speculation, positive/negative spin, or emphasis on net decline.

Story gist: Anwar Gargash commented on the UAE’s response to a Saudi statement on Yemen. Saudi Arabia’s cabinet affirmed commitment to Yemen’s security and stability, while the foreign ministry described the kingdom’s security as a red line.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN Arabic emphasizes UAE advisor Gargash’s comment on the UAE response, centering the UAE perspective. Center Sky News neutrally highlights Saudi cabinet’s commitment to Yemen’s security. Right-leaning Sabq stresses Saudi foreign ministry’s assertive tone on national security as a ‘red line,’ wisdom in de-escalation, and firmness in protection, amplifying Saudi resolve.