Hajj Heat Risk: New research says global heating has “fundamentally altered” Mecca’s climate, shrinking the safe window for Hajj and making extreme heat more likely during the pilgrimage, with this year’s temperatures again above 40°C. Saudi Hajj Operations: Saudi officials and the Shura Council praised this year’s Hajj as an “exceptional success,” citing integrated security, organization and services for smoother crowd movement. Sustainable Hajj Moves: Reports highlight efforts to cut waste and improve food management during Hajj, including large-scale clean-up and recycling initiatives in holy-site areas. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Coverage links the Iran war to wider disruption risks for the Strait of Hormuz, including more “dark” shipping transits and warnings that the conflict is stressing global energy and fertilizer supply chains. Digital Infrastructure Threats: An OpEd argues the strait’s undersea cables and data routes are becoming a new target area, raising concerns about the fragility of the region’s digital backbone. Saudi Green Credentials: Nice Airport’s renovation is noted as a climate-defence example for airports, while Saudi’s Novotel Riyadh Sahafa earns Green Globe certification and Saudi pushes sustainability via EV growth.